ebook img

Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing (Our Compelling Interests) PDF

2024·4.3 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing (Our Compelling Interests) PDF Free - Full Version

by Nicholas Lemann| 2024| 4.3| English

About Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing (Our Compelling Interests)

How to make American higher education fairerIn the 1930s, American colleges and universities began to screen applications using the SAT, a mass-administered, IQ-descended standardized test. The widespread adoption of the test accompanied the development of the world’s first mass higher education system–and served to promote the idea that the United States was becoming a “meritocracy” in which admission to selective higher education institutions would be granted to those who most deserved it. In Higher Admissions, Nicholas Lemann reflects on the state of America’s aspirational meritocracy and the enduring value and meaning of standardized testing.Lemann writes that the anticipation of the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision banning affirmative action, plus the Covid pandemic, led hundreds of universities to stop requiring standardized admissions tests; now many colleges and universities are reinstituting test requirements. The country is preoccupied with the admissions policies of the most selective universities, but Lemann redirects our attention to an alternate path that American higher education could have taken, and can still take–one that emphasizes selective admission less and a significant upgrade of the entire higher education system more. Lemann argues that to improve the state of higher education overall, we should focus not on the narrow chokepoint of admission to highly selective colleges, but on efforts to create as much meaningful opportunity for flourishing in our vast higher education system for as many people as possible. The book includes thoughtful and challenging responses from Marvin Krislov, Patricia Gandara, and Prudence Carter.

Detailed Information

Author:Nicholas Lemann
Publication Year:2024
ISBN:9780691246765
Language:English
File Size:4.3
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing (Our Compelling Interests) Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing (Our Compelling Interests) PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing (Our Compelling Interests) by Nicholas Lemann completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing (Our Compelling Interests) on my mobile device?

After downloading Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing (Our Compelling Interests) PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing (Our Compelling Interests)?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing (Our Compelling Interests) by Nicholas Lemann. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing (Our Compelling Interests) PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.