Admissions

Should Universities Continue “Affirmative Action” Policies?

Mar 06, 2012 by George Leef, James P. Sterba |

George Leef and James Sterba debate the usefulness of "affirmative action" in contemporary college admissions.

Fisher Case Generates Wide Press Coverage, Reactions

Feb 22, 2012 by Glenn Ricketts |

Press coverage and commentary of the US Supreme Court's decision to accept the case of Fisher v. University of Texas for review.

SCOTUS Grants Certiorari in UTexas Admissions Case

Feb 21, 2012 by Glenn Ricketts |

The Supreme Court grants Certiorari in a major affirmative action case in Texas.

Let’s Be Frank About Anti-Asian Admission Policies

Feb 07, 2012 by John Rosenberg |

John Rosenberg describes the pervasive admissions bias against Asian students at elite schools, along with the comically untenable denials of those who practice them.

Why the SCOTUS Should Reverse Grutter

Jan 09, 2012 by George Leef, Glenn Ricketts, Roger Clegg |

The 2003 Supreme Court decision in Grutter v Bollinger was severely flawed. Larry Purdy wants it overturned.

Admissions Preferences

Jan 03, 2012 by George Leef |

California has a concrete diversity ceiling that discriminates against high performing students of Asian origin.

It’s Not the Test’s Fault

Dec 27, 2011 by Kate Hamilton |

Should academe leave the SAT behind? Kate Hamilton examines the current state of the test-optional admissions movement.

Race-Based Affirmative Action Does Intended Beneficiaries No Good

Dec 23, 2011 by Glenn Ricketts |

Admitting poorly prepared minority students to demanding programs in the hard sciences or engineering at elite schools may make admissions officers or affirmative action supporters feel good about themselves, but it virtually sets… Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >

NAS Criticizes New “Diversity” Guidelines

Dec 06, 2011 |

The Departments of Education and Justice released guidelines last week that, according to the National Association of Scholars, effectively endorse the use of racial preferences in college admissions.

Continuing the Debate Over Admissions Preferences

Dec 02, 2011 by George Leef |

In today's Pope Center piece, Notre Dame philosophy professor James Sterba gives his counter-arguments to the case I made against enshrining "socio-economic diversity" as another goal for elite colleges to attain through admissions… Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >

Ready or Not, Here They Come

Nov 16, 2011 by George Leef |

Better Answers Required to Justify Holistic Admissions Process

Oct 24, 2011 by W. Lee Hansen |

After attending hearings discussing recent findings on racial preferences at UW-Madison, NAS member W. Lee Hansen extends his critique of the admissions process at the university.

“Diversity:” How it Might Work Differently

Oct 17, 2011 by Glenn Ricketts |

Ethnic and racial diversity among students needn't be a problem on college campuses, argues long-time NAS member Russell Nieli. 

Should Schools Become “Proactive” in Recruiting LGBT Students?

Oct 13, 2011 by George Leef |

Will LGBT status or socio-economic status become the next mania among college admissions people intent on making their campuses "balanced" and "mirroring diversity"?

A Racially Restrictive Pipeline?

Sep 19, 2011 by John Rosenberg |

Displaying “grit and academic improvement” is not limited to minorities.