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  1. Higher Education

    Quebec City, Quebec

    Event date - April 16th, 2020 to April 18th, 2020

    2020 NAGS Annual Meeting

    Focused on finding creative solutions to problems related to graduate study and research, the Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools will hold their 2020 annual meeting from April 16-18, 2020 in Quebec City, Quebec.

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    Orlando, FL

    Event date - April 22nd, 2020 to April 25th, 2020

    2020 NAGAP Annual Conference

    The Graduate Enrollment Management Summit, NAGAP's Annual Conference will be held in Orlando, FL April 22-25, 2020 and brings over 900 GEM professionals together under one roof to gain insight and knowledge from peers and experts in the field.

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    Denver, CO

    Event date - April 26th, 2020 to April 28th, 2020

    2020 AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting

    This year, AACSB's largest and most diverse conference being held April 26-28, 2020 in Denver, CO features themes to heighten and reinvigorate your role, your program, your staff, your school, and your graduates.

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    San Marcos, TX

    Event date - June 04th, 2020 to June 05th, 2020

    2020 TxGAP Summer Institute

    The 2020 Summer Institute will be held in San Marcos June 4-5th at the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel.

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    Chicago, IL

    Event date - June 04th, 2020 to June 06th, 2020

    2020 National HBCU Business Deans Roundtable Summit

    The National HBCU Business Deans Roundtable will take place June 4-6, 2020 in Chicago, IL. The Roundtable provides a forum for deans of HBCU business schools to address opportunities and challenges associated with enhancing business programs and initiatives and to strengthen and develop strategic partnerships and alliances with corporations, government, and national organizations to provide the essential tools and resources for student success.

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    New Orleans, LA

    Event date - June 08th, 2020 to June 11th, 2020

    PLANC 2020 Conference

    The Pre-Law Advisors National Council will hold their Quadrennial Conference June 8-11, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana under the theme: "Recovery and Growth: Best Practices and Creative Approaches in Pre-Law"

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Curated Approaches

Explore these promising practices that ETS has curated to support graduate faculty and administrators in the implementation of holistic admissions practices. 

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Promising Practices

  1. Implement a Holistic Review System

    Take steps to implement a holistic review system that includes an assessment of applicant characteristics and life experiences to meet the program’s mission and goals.

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  2. Use a Screen In Approach

    Consider ways to set criteria that would allow applicants to be included in the review instead of being excluded from the review (i.e. screen-in vs. screen-out approach).

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  3. Increase Understanding

    Clearly define and articulate the application review and selection processes and ensure that all admissions committee participants understand the process and goals.

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  4. Leverage Holistic Application Review

    Include not only a combination of traditional academic materials and experiences, but also materials that demonstrate personal attributes important to success in the program.

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  5. Use GRE® Scores as a Positive Indicator

    Consider GRE scores as a useful, positive indicator of an applicant’s preparedness for graduate study.

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  6. Move Beyond Cut Scores

    Consider including additional information, if using GRE scores as a cut score to manage application volume.

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  7. Consider Alternate Review Practices

    Consider adjusting the process used to evaluate applications to better align with program goals.

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  8. Consider Diversity Broadly

    Explore reframing how your institution or program discusses and considers diversity, depending upon your institution or program’s mission and the legal landscape.

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  9. Diversify Admissions Committee

    Thoughtfully consider the composition of the admissions committee so that diverse perspectives and experiences are reflected during the review process.

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  10. Define Goals and Measure Outcomes

    Articulate diversity objectives tied to the mission of the institution, and communicate this information to those involved in making admissions decisions.

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  11. Set Goals Early

    Graduate deans and program coordinators should work together to establish enrollment goals and create guiding principles for the entire admissions process before it begins.

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  12. Leverage Bridge Programs

    Consider establishing bridge programs for high-potential individuals, with integrated support systems, as an effective means for increasing diversity of your program.

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