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Protecting your institution’s admissions integrity
April 16, 2019
Recent cases of admissions fraud at prestigious institutions have created distressing situations for colleges and universities across the nation. As a result, admissions practices have come under fire.
Proactive institutions have begun to initiate reviews of admissions and enrollment processes to assess potential exposure to risk. Many colleges and universities are also considering how adverse events within the admissions process can impact other areas of the institution.
Recent cases of admissions fraud or contention relate to:
- Fabricated student credentials
- Administrator, coach and proctor bribery
- Falsified test scores
- Claims of inconsistent or discriminatory practices
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Assessing key risks
When evaluating the integrity of admissions and enrollment practices, institutions should:
Considerations for athletics admissions
Several instances of admissions fraud involve athletics. One example includes inappropriately designating applicants as recruited athletes to gain admissions. To address these risks, institutions should:
