Liam Knox

Liam Knox, a Reporter at Inside Higher Ed, and Miles Bryan, Philadelphia Bureau Chief, dive into the evolving landscape of higher education. They discuss growing disillusionment with traditional college paths sparked by soaring costs and lower enrollment, especially after the pandemic. Minnesota’s innovative funding strategies for public colleges emerge as a beacon of hope. They share personal stories, like that of Jorge Vargas, who faces the tough choice between college and the military, highlighting broader issues of accessibility and socio-economic barriers.

Liam Knox, an expert on college admissions trends at Inside Higher Ed, and Dominique Baker, an education policy professor at the University of Delaware, delve into the resurgence of SAT requirements in the wake of the pandemic. They discuss the transition from paper to digital testing and the implications for diversity and access in higher education. The conversation highlights how changing admissions policies may affect students from various backgrounds, raising critical questions about equity in standardized testing.

The podcast explores the return of SAT testing post-pandemic, discussing its digital adaptations and impact on college admissions. It delves into the changing standards of testing requirements in universities and debates the role of standardized tests in diversity initiatives. Additionally, it highlights the significance of recognizing diversity in college admissions beyond elite institutions.