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Who gets in? : strategies for fair and effective college admissions

Zwick, Rebecca, author

Overview

Disputes about college admissions are never far from the public eye. At the core of these controversies is the fact that an admissions policy cannot be evaluated in a vacuum--it must be judged with reference to the mission of the institution and the goals of the society at large. There is no all-purpose entitlement to be admitted to college. Who Gets In? explores the goals, effectiveness, and fairness of competing admissions policies, drawing on current events, as well as literature from education, psychology, sociology, political science, economics, and law. The book illustrates the effects of 16 admissions procedures through analyses of nationally representative survey data from college applicants, implementing the selection methods and then comparing the resulting \"entering classes\" in terms of demographic makeup and college performance. A final chapter offers recommendations for improving the fairness and effectiveness of college admissions policy.-- Provided by the publisher

• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Subject: Universities and colleges Admission. / Universities and colleges United States Administration. / College choice United States.
• ISBN: 9780674971912

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
LB2351.2.Z95 2017	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE