ABSTRACT

Perhaps no topic in higher education is more controversial than admissions, whether it be to a prestigious college, graduate schools, or professional schools. In response to the pandemic and a host of race relations issues in the country, many colleges and universities have changed their policies regarding admissions testing. In this foundational volume, renowned chapter authors address a diverse set of themes related to college admissions, examining new perspectives, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of current practices, and discussing how institutions might use different techniques to attract diverse students, particularly those who have not traditionally attended college. Experts in college admission testing, admissions research, and psychology come together to provide empirically based approaches and ideas. Ultimately, this volume advances a future in college admissions where more students are able to succeed in college and beyond.

chapter 1|9 pages

College Admissions

What Our Goals Should Be and What Works to Get Us There

chapter 4|26 pages

Three Reasons why the Black-White Test-Score Achievement Gap is Mythology 1

Implications for College Admissions

chapter 5|13 pages

College Admissions for Students with Disabilities

A History and a Future

chapter 7|23 pages

Improving the Validity and Diversity of A College Admissions Selection System

The Utility of Social and Emotional Learning Measures

chapter 8|20 pages

Educational Context Matters

The Importance of Environmental Information in College Admissions

chapter 10|25 pages

Colorado's Affirmative Action Experiment

Disadvantage, Overachievement, and New Routes to Racial Diversity

chapter 11|30 pages

Some Final Thoughts on College Admissions

International Perspectives, Summary Thoughts, and a Look to the Future