Key Factors for College Acceptance Key Factors for College Acceptance: According to the 2011 State of College Admission report from the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the most important factors used by admissions officers to evaluate college applicants are: 1. Grades in college prep classes 2. Rigor in curriculum 3. Scores from standardized admissions tests (SAT, ACT) 4. Overall GPA 5. Strength of the application essay or writing sample 6. Student’s level of interest in attending 7. Counselor and teacher recommendations 8. Class rank Factors that were rated lowest by college admissions officials included SAT II scores (subject scores), state graduation exam scores, portfolios, and work experience.
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