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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > multiculturalism and special populations > African American education > collegiate education > open admissions
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open admissions  

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  • An open admissions policy at a college or university is a policy that provides broad access to students from many backgrounds without regard for academic preparedness for college. Historically, access to higher education was reserved for the privileged few. [Source: Encyclopedia of African American Education; Open Admissions]

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