Though randomized control trials continue to serve as the “gold standard” of causal
inference, they are neither feasible nor desirable in numerous instances. Even in the …

There is substantial evidence of the relationship between household income and
achievement on the standardized tests often required for college admissions, yet little …

This study examines a diverse set of nearly 100 private institutions that adopted test-optional
undergraduate admissions policies between 2005–2006 and 2015–2016. Using …

In school systems around the world, countless reform strategies have focused on school and
teacher accountability—the process of evaluating schools' performance on the basis of …

This study focuses on how admissions at selective colleges and universities represent key
racialized organizations. We analyzed data from 50 individual interviews of admissions …

Background The period since World War II has been marked by a dominant liberal global
culture shaped by rationalized markets and polities, where economic freedoms are …

This study illuminates the male advantage in test-based admissions to higher education. In
contrast to many other countries, admission tests in Germany are optional, and test-free …

US colleges and universities are defined by their exclusivity, and the most prestigious
schools reject most of those who apply. Yet these same schools also widely advertise their …

Through multilevel regression analysis, we examine the impact of managerialism,
particularly accreditation practices, on the increasing job insecurity in universities. We find …

National high-stakes exams are a fundamental structural feature of education systems
around the world. Despite their importance in shaping educational stratification, little is …