Longitudinal Trends in U.S. Undergraduate Admissions Policies: 2001–2020 SAT GPA
- Author(s):
- Cho-Baker, Sugene; Kell, Harrison
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Source:
- Research Notes
- Document Type:
- Publication
- Page Count:
- 9
- Subject/Key Words:
- Test Optional, Higher Education, Admissions Practices, College Admissions, College Admissions Assessments, SAT, Demographics, Socioeconomic Background, Test Scores, High School Record, Grade Point Average (GPA), Letters of Recommendation, Class Rank, Longitudinal Study
Abstract
Growing attention to promoting equity in the United States has fostered two major developments in admissions practices in higher education. The first is making the submission of standardized test scores optional. The second is emphasizing the use of holistic practices aimed at assessing the “whole applicant” rather than focusing solely on test scores and grades when making admissions decisions.