Lessons Learned from the College Admissions Scandal

The College Admissions Scandal rocked the world of admissions and highlighted opportunity for research, review, and evaluation of current admission practices. Further, the admissions scandal highlighted vulnerabilities in the admissions process that negatively impact students. College and university admissions policies and procedures are under heavy scrutiny due to a recent federal investigation. This scandal provides an opportunity for review of the issues many students encounter when navigating the admissions process. The paper provides research regarding potential options for revitalizing admissions standards.