<p>“does getting a perfect score on the exam dramatically increase chances for admissions or is it just another step in the road?”</p>
<p>No, its just another step in the road.</p>
<p>The CFA only constitutes 10% of your “whole candidate score”. By contrast, academic ability (high school rank, SAT and/or ACT, transcript) makes up 60%, and leadership potential (extra-curricular activities, athletic participation, teacher evaluations) 30%.</p>