The Changing Face of College Admissions and Equity with Emily Chase Coleman

In today’s episode, Vickie and Amanda discuss the evolving landscape of college admissions with Emily Chase Coleman, CEO of HAI Analytics. They explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on admissions, highlighting the shift away from standardized testing and the importance of considering diverse factors in admissions decisions. Emily shares insights on the challenges faced by students from different socioeconomic backgrounds and emphasizes the need for more equitable admissions policies. If you are a parent navigating the college admissions process, tune in!Show Highlights:The evolving landscape of college admissions post-COVID-19Implications of standardized testing in admissions processesImportance of considering diverse factors in admissions decisionsChallenges faced by students from different socioeconomic backgroundsThe need for holistic admissions processes that recognize individual circumstancesEconomic biases in traditional admissions metricsThe role of student engagement and interest in the admissions processAccessibility of online resources for prospective college studentsFinancial challenges and the true cost of college attendanceLinks/Resources:Connect with Emily Chase Coleman: Website (complete contact form) LinkedInContact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org   Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us here and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: [email protected]