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Peer reviewedAstin, Alexander W. – American Journal of Education, 1990
Advocates an alternative conception of excellence in higher education, one based on how well an institution can develop its students' talents, not on the quality of the entering class's grades and test scores. Such an outlook would increase minority enrollment. (DM)
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