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Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews

YCBK 357: How college admissions has changed since the 1980’s and the 1990’s

Aug 31, 2023
Susan Tree, college admissions expert, and Mark Hatch, VP of enrollment at Colorado College, discuss how college admissions have changed since the 1980s & 1990s. They cover topics such as the impact of the World Wide Web, the controversy surrounding US News rankings, the rise of creative recruiting strategies, the re-centering of the SAT, and the inclusion of students with disabilities in the admission process. They also mention the competition among colleges to build better amenities on campus. Listen to Part 1 for a fascinating journey through the evolving landscape of college admissions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Not submitting test scores does not put students at a competitive disadvantage in college admissions.
  • When evaluating a college's commitment to diversity, consider both quantitative (representation) and qualitative (support services) aspects.

Deep dives

Testing in College Admissions

Lee Coffin explains the varying approaches to test-optional policies across colleges and clarifies that not submitting test scores does not put students at a competitive disadvantage. He emphasizes the importance of considering each college's specific testing policy, as some colleges have been test-optional for a long time, while others made the shift during the pandemic. Coffin also mentions that testing can still play a valuable role in the admission process, especially for students from under-resourced high schools or first-generation backgrounds. He advises students to make strategic decisions on whether or not to submit scores based on their individual circumstances.

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