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A college education is completely necessary for each of us, but we have to ask what it ___41___ to get into college? High school grades and standardized tests are still the most common measurements. ___42___this information is often considered alongside other sources of information, other indicators of college potential are typically not considered if high school grades and standardized test scores don a certain ___43___. Even though standardized test scores do predict ___44___ performance and job performance, relying so heavily on these scores is problematic___45___ a number of reasons. For one, studies have found that the SAT is a better predictor of college performance for white students. ___46___ reason is that other key skills are neglected that contribute to life success, definedmore ___47___ than merely the capacity for academic learning, including active learning ___48___, natural motivation, social-emotional intelligence, imagination, and creativity. Creativity and imagination are particularly important skills in this century, ___49___how quickly this world is changing. This world needs people who are not only quick learners, but also reflective learners as well as ___50___ of new knowledge. 41. A. means B. takes C. seems D. likes 42. A. But B. However C. While D. Yet 43. A. standard B. destination C. aspect D. perspective 44. A. physical B. artistic C. mechanical D. academic 45. A. because of B. due to C. for D. owing to 46. A. The second B. A second C. Second D. The other 47. A. broadly B. narrowly C. usually D. strictly 48. A. outcomes B. advantages C. qualifications D. strategies 49. A. concerning B. regarding C. considering D. involving 50. A. applicants B. creators C. witnesses D. successors Passage One A year ago, my boss announced that our large New York ad agency would be moving to an open office. After nine years as a senior writer, I was forced to trade in my private office for a seat at a long, shared table. It felt like my boss had ripped off