Has the interviewee applied to other programs?

Has the interviewee applied to other programs?

• A. Yes, this is his top choice due to reputation, faculty, class size, location, and strong family support.
• B. No, he only applied to this program.
• C. Yes, he applied but not for reasons stated.
• D. He is undecided about applying.

Answer: (A)

Understanding that ranking one program as the top choice usually means the candidate has compared multiple options is the core idea here. The statement presents this program as his top choice and explains why (reputation, faculty, class size, location, and strong family support). That combination shows he’s evaluating several programs and has chosen this one as his best fit. If he hadn’t applied to other programs, there wouldn’t be a reason to call it a top choice or to list the various appealing factors. The other options conflict with the wording, which implies multiple applications and a preference ordering, rather than a single, solitary application or indecision.

Understanding that ranking one program as the top choice usually means the candidate has compared multiple options is the core idea here. The statement presents this program as his top choice and explains why (reputation, faculty, class size, location, and strong family support). That combination shows he’s evaluating several programs and has chosen this one as his best fit. If he hadn’t applied to other programs, there wouldn’t be a reason to call it a top choice or to list the various appealing factors. The other options conflict with the wording, which implies multiple applications and a preference ordering, rather than a single, solitary application or indecision.