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Peer reviewedBraxton, John M. – Journal of Higher Education, 1993
A study investigated the relationship between undergraduate admissions selectivity at 40 research universities and academic rigor of course examination questions, as determined by the level of understanding required. Results suggest that more selective institutions do not provide more academically rigorous instruction than less selective ones.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Admission Criteria, College Admission, Comparative Analysis
