Were you pretty excited when the Turning the Tide article came out? If, like me, you felt pumped up, rejuvenated, and hopeful again, you eagerly anticipated sweeping reform in the world of admissions. Other people started weighing in, looking for new solutions (example: Mind/Shift article on how the college process can be improved.) . We were at the feet of a revolution.
Now, as you sit at your desk and prep junior meetings for the next batch of applicants, do you ever pause to say, "What has changed?" While we know the world of admissions is a moving target, pulsating and morphing around institutional priorities, we remain hopeful that these domains of higher education feel some responsibility for the greater good and the best interests of those who call their campuses home. If you haven't read Turning the Tide, I encourage you to do so. But action is needed. Audits and reflection on this practice is needed. "Be the change..."
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February 2023
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