The hottest College Admissions Substack posts right now

SAT is a valuable tool for predicting a high school student's future college performance.
It's not inherently racist if certain racial groups perform differently on standardized tests.
Reducing reliance on SATs in college admissions can disproportionately affect students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Colleges face a choice: be transparent in admissions or continue with murky criteria.
Removing test scores can worsen inequality in admissions, favoring the rich even more.
Making college more accessible and transparent can benefit disadvantaged students and improve trust in higher education.

MIT continues to require the SAT for admissions, which can be a significant factor for students like the girl from foster care who surpassed expectations in the math section.
The SAT is seen as an equalizer by some institutions like MIT, serving to identify potential in students who may face extreme challenges and fears, like the brilliant girl from foster care.
The story highlights the importance of recognizing exceptional talents and potential in students from diverse backgrounds, even when facing adversities like lack of stability and basic needs.

Affirmative action has been abolished, which some view as a positive change.
The demographics of the country have changed since affirmative action began, making it a challenge to implement fairly.
An alternative to affirmative action could be focusing on class-based admissions to address inequalities in college admissions.

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Critique high-stakes college admissions, but note its importance in landing top jobs.
Consider admissions at other universities beyond Ivy League for equality.
Explore different mechanisms like transferring students or standardized tests for hiring.