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Routledge The Qualified Student: History of Selective College Admission

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The Qualified Student by Harold S. Wechsler examines the evolution of student selection methods in American higher education institutions. This Routledge publication explores how college and university reformers utilised admission practices to broaden access to higher education and extend opportunities to students from nontraditional backgrounds. The book addresses fundamental social and ethical questions about higher education's role in regulating social mobility, offering critical insight into how selective admission has shaped access to university education across America. A comprehensive historical analysis for educators, policymakers, and students interested in the development of American collegiate systems and the sociology of education.

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Wechsler's systematic analysis of college selection methods used throughout American higher education history.

Examines how reformers employed admission practices to extend higher education access to nontraditional students.

Published by Routledge, a leading academic press specialising in education and social sciences research.

Addresses ethical questions about higher education's regulation of social mobility and educational equity.

Provides historical context for understanding modern selective college admission debates and policies.

Essential reading for educators, administrators, and scholars studying American educational history.

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22 September 2017
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