Advancing Equity by Rethinking the Use of Tests in College Admissions

July 25, 2023
This brief discusses the equity implications of requiring college applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score as part of their application for admission, considerations for college leaders examining test-optional polices, and ways in which test-free policies may address equity concerns related to standardized tests in college admissions. The brief concludes with recommendations for college…

The Urgency of Fair and Equitable Holistic Review of College Applicants

July 20, 2023
This brief is focused on holistic review, a strategy in college admissions that assesses an applicant’s unique experiences alongside a range of indicators that include grades, extra curriculars, environmental context, among other factors. For admissions officers and college leaders, it is a powerful tool and a fairer and more thoughtful approach to reviewing student applications…
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Adult Enrollment Design Guide

Aug. 26, 2021
Many states are working to increase college attainment among their residents, and for good reason: College degrees create significant economic opportunity for degree-holders and their communities. But reaching these attainment goals will be impossible if states focus only on recent high school graduates. Increasing attainment among adults is essential as well.
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Tennessee Reconnect

Nov. 20, 2019
In order to meet the growing demand for college-educated workers, many states are engaging in policy efforts to re-enroll adults with prior college experience and support them to degree completion. One such effort is Tennessee Reconnect (TNR), a last-dollar grant program launched in Fall 2018. TNR is available to eligible adult students who are enrolled…
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From Outreach to Enrollment

May 12, 2021
Almost all states across the country have estab­lished ambitious college completion goals for their population. Most states’ goals emphasize achieving specific target rates and types of post-high school credentials required to address their workforce needs and improve people’s ability to thrive in a changing economy. Adult learners, that is, students ages 25 to 64, play…
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Mass Transfers, Unpredictable Enrollment, and Closures

Nov. 10, 2020
While final enrollment numbers for this fall are still unclear, states and institutions can anticipate shifts in enrollment and transfer patterns for different student populations. To maximize higher education’s potential as a pathway to economic recovery—and to make good on the promise of equitable opportunity for all students—policymakers must respond in ways that address students’…

Supporting Adult Learners from Enrollment to Completion

Nov. 6, 2020
Lumina made multiyear grants to a total of 15 states to address adult postsecondary attainment through recruitment, supports, and financial commitments. The Adult Promise evaluation tracked progress in 11 states included in the 2017 and 2018 grant waves (California, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Washington), focusing on six domains: (1)…
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What Student Enrollment Decisions Say About Melt, Retention Risk, and the Next Recruiting Cycle

Aug. 19, 2020
A report from Eduventures examines comparative data from Eduventures Survey of Admitted Students in 2019 and in 2020 to determine the real effects of COVID-19 on enrollment patterns. The report shows a 6-percent increase in students opting to attend an in-state public institution; out-of-state public institutions were down by 5 percent in student choices.
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