Routledge - The Qualified Student: History of College Admission

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.