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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.

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