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Direct linkCortes, Kalena E. – W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, 2010
In light of the recent bans on affirmative action in higher education, this paper provides new evidence on the effects of alternative admissions policies on the persistence and college completion of minority students. I find that the change from affirmative action to the Top 10% Plan in Texas decreased both retention and graduation rates of…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Affirmative Action, College Admission, Minority Groups
Peer reviewedMatthews, William R., Jr. – Journal of College Admissions, 1983
Discusses factors which influence the acceptance of particular students at highly competitive colleges. Suggests that admissions officers especially prefer athletes, minority students, and alumni children. Other preferred applicants include school leaders, students with artistic talent or notable personal strengths, and students from wealthy…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Admissions Officers, Athletes, College Admission
