noun
AO entrance exam; admissions office entrance exam
A university admissions process that evaluates applicants holistically based on school grades, essays, interviews, and other materials, rather than relying solely on a standardized entrance exam.
See also: ＡＯ
彼女はＡＯ入試で大学に合格した。
She was accepted to university through the AO entrance exam.
In the AO entrance exam, interviews and essays are emphasized.