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Three Views of the River: Three Reviews of "The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions" by William G. Bowen and Derek Bok.

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Chavez, Linda; Lerner, Robert; O'Neill, Dave; Clegg, Roger – 1998

This paper presents three reviews of the book, "The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions," by William Bowen and Derek Bok. The book defends affirmative action in college admissions. The first review says that the book presents important data, but it is seriously flawed…

Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Asian American Students, Black Students, College Admission

Preferences in North Carolina Higher Education: Racial and Ethnic Preferences in Undergraduate Admissions at Six North Carolina Public Universities.

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Lerner, Robert; Nagai, Althea K. – 1998

This study examined the extent to which racial and ethnic preferences were used in the admissions policies of six North Carolina public universities ranging from the most to the least selective. Data were collected on applicants, admittees, rejectees, and enrollees regarding racial or ethnic group, SAT scores, and high school grade point averages.…

Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Asian Americans, Black Students, College Admission