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Part I - Global Challenges and Common Admissions Models

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 January 2020

By
María Elena Oliveri
Edited by
María Elena Oliveri  and
Cathy Wendler
María Elena Oliveri
Affiliation:
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey
Cathy Wendler
Affiliation:
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey
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Summary

The chapters in Part I provide an overview and critical discussion of college-level higher education admission practices from around the world. This discussion illustrates common goals, concerns, and challenges related to: broadening higher education admissions criteria to diverse populations; improving student preparation to meet labor market demands; and preparing students to complete increasingly more advanced courses, all from an international perspective.

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Higher Education Admissions Practices
An International Perspective
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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