The answer is holistic admissions, with its broad-based emphasis on the whole student including life skills, experiences and non-academic attributes. With over 20 years of pioneering experience in the discipline, AACRAO Consulting brings specialized expertise in equity admissions that looks beyond academic performance and preparation measures. Completed in close collaboration with your institutional leadership and admissions team, our Holistic Admissions Review is designed to:
- Supplement your existing admissions process
- Identify additional data points that can complement or replace standardized test scores
- Diversify your student population and enroll more non-traditional learners
- Improve student success and retention
- Prepare for shifting student demographics now and well into the future
Identify, Develop, Train
AACRAO Consulting’s Holistic Admissions Review includes an intensive onsite interview and information-gathering process, offsite process development, and in-person training. Over the course of the Review, we’ll help you:
- Identify the student populations you’d like to more effectively attract
- Define non-academic attributes that more strongly predict student retention and success
- Develop a supplemental admissions process incorporating research-based and legally vetted questions
- Design a validated, objective scoring rubric to gauge applicants’ responses
- Conduct personalized onsite training for your staff
- Increase awareness of and avoid potential biases
- Ensure alignment with your institutional mission and vision
At the conclusion of your Holistic Admissions Review, you’ll be prepared to expand your admissions process beyond conventional academic criteria. What’s more, your institution will reap the benefits from welcoming students who bring a broader and more diverse range of experiences, skills and abilities.
Contact AACRAO Consulting today to schedule your Holistic Admissions Review and learn how we can help you move past traditional admission processes.