I'm not sure if you're aware the UNC system changed their
by G.K.Chesterton (2020-06-30 21:51:31)
Edited on 2020-06-30 21:52:11

In reply to: Admissions has zero to do with it and you are a dipshit for  posted by ACross

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admissions policy significantly in April, not just for next year, but for the next three years. It would have been a permanent change but for someone interjecting for three years to start with, but you can bet this is a permanent change. Unfortunately, more than a few colleges are dropping their standards to pander for students and their tuition. TL;DR version of linked article (keep your eye on the conjunctions):

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Old standard: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (a “C+” average) and an SAT score of 880 (or ACT score of 17).

New standard: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (a “C+” average) OR an SAT score of 1010 (or ACT score of 19). (Note: you must take at least one of the standardized tests and submit a score.)

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The problem here is that colleges are complaining of grade-inflation coming out of the high schools and standardize testing is one way to see where a student really stands. I have no doubt Mack Brown is a good-to-great recruiter, but I have to believe the admissions policy also plays a part.



Just lame excuse making for Kelly.......
by Ty Webb  (2020-07-01 08:28:28)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Brown is recruiting better because he and his staff put in more effort into recruiting.

It's just that simple.

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by ACross  (2020-07-01 01:00:29)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

ND is going test-optional next year too
by HScorpio  (2020-06-30 22:37:57)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Only one year, but it's part of a "pilot program".

Correct. It allows for more arbitrary admissions standards.
by G.K.Chesterton  (2020-06-30 22:42:44)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Many schools understandably did that because of the coronavirus, but many will also use this excuse as a way to drive down standards and keep tuition-paying students coming through the door, especially when they are going to take a financial hit this year at many levels (summer camps, varsity athletics, room and board, etc.).