More and more, higher education institutions in America are reviewing their admissions and recruitment efforts to develop effective strategies to connect with students who are the best fit for their institutions. Here are just a few of the key issues many admissions directors are grappling with.

1. College Admissions
What Do Admissions Directors Consider?
More and more, higher education institutions in America are reviewing their
admissions and recruitment efforts to develop effective strategies to connect with
students who are the best fit for their institutions. Here are just a few of the key
issues many admissions directors are grappling with.
52% say minority students should be given preferential treatment
in admissions decisions
52%
50% say veterans should be given preferential treatment in
admissions decisions
50%
36% plan to increase efforts to recruit minority students
36%
25% plan to increase efforts to recruit first-generation students
25%
Diversity & College Access
41% say standardized test scores should not be required
in admissions
41%
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SOURCE:
The 2015 Inside Higher Ed Survey of College & University Admissions Directors:
http://www.hobsons.com/education-trends/white-papers/survey-of-college-university-admissions-directors-report/
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23% say that it’s a good idea for students to submit
research papers
23%
74% say high school transcripts should be required
74%
52% are “very concerned” about meeting enrollment goals
in 2015-16
52%
58% had not met their goals prior to May 1, 2015
58%
Student Enrollment Goals
76% believe they lose applicants because of concerns about
student debt
76%
100% of community college admissions directors believe some
students don’t enroll because of lack of funds
100%
College Debt