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Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which right does a student waive by signing the 'FERPA Waiver' on their college application regarding letters of recommendation?

A The right to prevent their high school from sending their official transcript.
B The right to access and read their letters of recommendation after they have been submitted.
C The right to refuse to submit any standardized test scores.
D The right to appeal an admissions decision if they are denied.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Signing the FERPA waiver indicates a student's decision to forgo their right to inspect confidential letters of recommendation, assuring colleges and recommenders that the letters will remain private.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which right does a student waive by signing the 'FERPA Waiver' on their college application regarding letters of recommendation?" is Option B: The right to access and read their letters of recommendation after they have been submitted..

The other options — A) The right to prevent their high school from sending their official transcript., C) The right to refuse to submit any standardized test scores., D) The right to appeal an admissions decision if they are denied. — are incorrect for this College Advising question. As explained above: Signing the FERPA waiver indicates a student's decision to forgo their right to inspect confidential letters of recommendation, assuring colleges and recommenders that the letters will remain private.

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