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alternative admissions practices  

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  • Alternative admissions encompass a broad range of practices used by universities to make student selection decisions. While traditional admissions have historically included a relatively limited number of indices most typically captured by standardized test scores and high school grades, alternative practices often consider a broader set of criteria. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Alternative Admissions Practices]

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