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Routledge - The Qualified Student: History of College Admission

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Explore the complex history of student selection in American higher education with The Qualified Student by Harold S. Wechsler. Published by Routledge, this book examines the methods used by colleges and universities to choose their students throughout history. Wechsler tracks how reformers used these selection methods to expand access to higher education, bringing a broader cross-section of the American population into universities. The text looks at how institutions worked to include students from nontraditional backgrounds, changing the landscape of academic entry. This work addresses significant social and ethical questions regarding how higher education regulates social mobility. It provides a deep look into the public concerns surrounding college admissions and the methods used to manage access to these institutions. This is an essential resource for those studying the history of American education and the evolution of academic standards.

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Examines the historical methods used by US institutions of higher education to select students.

Analyzes how reformers expanded college access to a wider variety of students from nontraditional backgrounds.

Explores the social and ethical implications of how higher education regulates social mobility.

Provides historical context regarding public concerns over college and university admissions processes.

Offers a detailed look at the evolution of student selection within the American educational system.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
22 September 2017
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08 December 2017

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