NACAC Leading Edge Webinar
Just Equations: Math and College Admission: Legal and Practical Considerations
Selective colleges have long treated high school calculus as a gold standard in the admission process. Even though very few require calculus, many colleges have a preference for applicants with calculus on their transcripts, according to surveys conducted by the National Association for College Admission Counseling in collaboration with Just Equations. But there is growing awareness of the drawbacks of this reliance on calculus. Not all high schools offer calculus, and not all high-achieving students are put on a path to take the course even if their school does offer it. Join this webinar to learn:
Results of the joint survey report
How one selective institution is rethinking its approach to math preparation in the admission process
Legal considerations related to admission criteria
Presenters
John Latting Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment, Dean of Admission, Emory University
Tom Saenz President and Legal Counsel, MALDE
Melissa Clinedinst Director, Research Initiatives and Partnerships, NACAC
Cost: Free to members, $50 for nonmembers