<p>The supplemental questionnaire is for Berkeley’s augmented review in the selection process. It’s not so much that the applicant is borderline for Berkeley, it’s that the application is below the necessary requirements for admissions but the admissions officer thought the applicant might be a good addition to Berkeley nonetheless.</p>
<p>“Augmented Review
If a reader concludes that an applicant is “close to being competitive for admission but whose application is particularly challenging or lacking essential information that would confirm for the reader that the applicant should receive a score likely to result in admission,” then the reader can refer that application to “Augmented Review” (AR).16 An experienced staff member, known as a “lead reader,” assesses the case and decides whether the application warrants AR or not. Applicants who are getting an AR receive a detailed questionnaire that collects additional information about the student’s background, environment, and readiness for academic work at the level expected of Berkeley students. They are also asked to submit letters of recommendation. Most applicants who have disabilities are also referred to AR; they get a different questionnaire that focuses on their circumstances.”</p>
<p>–Page 19 of Professor Hout’s report on Freshman admissions
(23/76 for how acrobat counts pages)
<a href=“http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2005/05/16_houtreport.pdf[/url]”>http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2005/05/16_houtreport.pdf</a></p>