Selective Retention Policy Analysis

People attend college or university for several reasons, including exploring hundreds of career opportunities, pursuing their passions, learning critical thinking skills, and achieving their maximum potential. According to Dr. Richard Vedder’s, “For Many, College Isn’t Worth It”, attending college or university is not worth the time, effort, or money – Dr. Richard Vedder wants to solely focus resources on private universities and institutions. Vedder describes how many graduates with Bachelor’s degrees do not even obtain jobs in their specific field and how they will never start a career in their area of academic study. In his article, Richard Vedder describes how there should be more stringent standards placed on college undergraduates; he believes that public universities are not necessary and only private, more elite universities should remain operational. I personally believe that obtaining a college degree from an accredited university is worth the risk and the money, not only for one’s self but for society as a whole. Instead of shutting down undergraduate universities, we should consider raising collegiate admission standards throughout the nation.

Affirmative action in higher education should be abolished. College admissions should be based on what the admissions board is looking for, not what the government says should be required. In this paper, I will present evidence to support that position.

The literature used throughout the article was current at the time the article was published. Primary and secondary sources were used and each specifically looked at the relationship between the relevant variables HESI Exit Exam scores and NCLECK-RN pass rates. Gaps in information pertaining to the problem at hand were brought up. These mainly focused on methodological issues and small minimal sample sizes.

By merit, American’s should not have to worry about whether there will be enough spaces available in colleges, none the less should they have to worry about those spaces been taken up by students who have come to this country illegally. It goes against the constitution of the United States to diminish the opportunities for American students, by granting schooling to an undocumented immigrant.

admissions policies are themselves finding that the only way to enlarge the minority presence in college without such policies is to improve dramatically the

Eric Hoover, in “What Colleges Want in an Applicant (Everything)” explains that the college admissions process is very problematic. Many feel the process isn’t fair, focusing too much on testing, financial concerns, alumni status, and other factors that don’t show the type of person each student really is. In fact, several universities, such as Olin’s College of Engineering, have attempted to improve the problem, but for some it seems nearly impossible, or perhaps unnecessary. The hope is to make changes in higher, Ivy League colleges in order to disperse changes beyond.

This constitutes a full burden on the university to show how their admission policy meets the government interest of educational benefits that stem from a diverse student body. The third requirement states that the policy must be the least restrictive means of satisfying the government interest at play. The consequence of university admission policy being scrutinized under this combination of factors means universities must now go to great lengths to show through research, progression of students, and testimony that this policy is actually distributing educational benefits. Furthermore, universities must show any and all less racially restrictive policies would not accomplish this diverse student body goal at

Daniel Golden throughout his book argues that the nation's most exclusive colleges (primarily the Ivy Leagues) Require some sort of hook to be admitted for most students leaving many students who deserve to get in behind because they are not the children of rich parents, a celebrity’s child or celebrity themselves, a legacy of a long running family, an athlete in patrican sports, or it can come down to being a race that is not popular among exclusive schools. Golden presents all of these arguments in an accurate manner with statistics and quotes from a wide variety of people and with that offers a strong argument and while very competent is not without its faults. No one person's opinion can be withouts its success and faults in the eyes

Authors: Matos, Frederico, Source: Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management. Dec2013, Vol. 35 Issue 6, p626-638. 13p.

Undergraduate enrollment has been steadily increasing through the years and it is projected that it go up by 2.1 million students in the next 10 years (NCES). Yet, it is highly doubtful that there would be enough new jobs for those students; therefore, causing an even bigger completive market. Also, candidates who are able to attend better institutes of higher education will most likely be exposed to better learning experience which will surely boost their chance of scoring the employment compared to others less fortunate such as

Superior education institutions are correct when enforcing honesty among their students. It is important because a student register at a college/university with the purpose of getting

The relevance to this study was important because it examines factors that cause withdrawals and my assist with increasing retention rates. The information collected is significant to all stakeholders who wish to retain minority students in higher education. Both public and private universities can stand to increase their knowledge base of how to improve higher education retention for minority students.

Lin and Tsai (2008) used a quantitative approach to understanding student retention; however, they used their research to understand students’ loyalty. As fast as

Higher education should be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. Professional and technical education should be made generally available.

How could we be sure that those who admitted into universities are able to pursue their study? The answer is that, if they are able to pass the entrance tests, their levels are high enough to follow their academic path. In order to pass the entrance exams, they have to