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College Admissions: A Perspective.
Perrone, Vito – 1978
The author presents his view that the public has not been well informed about the limitations of college entrance examinations. Several educational trends are discussed: (1) since World War II, college admissions testing has underscored the classic American tension between egalitarianism and meritocracy; (2) more students have aspired to attend…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Entrance Examinations, Educational Trends