Eliminating "legacy preferences" in college admission is harder than it seems.
first generation-college students
Ten Questions for Annie Reznik
As we begin a new school year with a new way to apply to college, several questions remain about the rationales that led to the formation of the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success. Some of the mechanics of applying through the Coalition's Common Application-like format have been covered here, but larger and more philosophical … Continue reading Ten Questions for Annie Reznik
Needy Students Need Action, Not Reports, to Increase College Attainment
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has published two superfluous reports on college access. They should promote action instead.
Micro-/Macro-Access and $100M in Pocket Money
"Access" in the college admission world has long been a term repeated so often it's lost its meaning. The College Board has used it for years to characterize a test that helps colleges weed out applicants (although its original intent was the opposite); colleges and universities have used it to mean whatever they want it to … Continue reading Micro-/Macro-Access and $100M in Pocket Money
New Year’s Plans: College Admission Reform Just Beginning
More and more college counselors oppose new and more complex admission efforts proposed by "elite" colleges.
College Counseling Culture 