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Check in regularly for the latest updates and articles from The Center for Enrollment Research, Policy, and Practice.

The debate on standardized tests

Check out Jerry live on radio on the use of standardized tests in admissions policies

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Ready for the big one…in higher ed?

Ready for the big one…in higher ed?

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Register for CERPP Conference 2020

Register for CERPP Conference 2020, held at the Indigo Hotel Downtown LA

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Want to guide the research agenda?

New CERPP Affiliate scholar, Dr. John Braxton, wants your help in developing the research agenda

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To Be Test Optional or Not to Be, for International Students

Inside Higher Ed quoted Lucido on the future of optional SAT or ACT scores for international students

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A College Admissions Rant

The Washington Post quoted Jerry Lucido on the need for transparency in college admissions.

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Compton Celebrates College-Bound Graduates at USC

Compton Celebrates College-Bound Graduates at USC

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10 US cities where college grads are most burdened by student debt

10 US cities where college grads are most burdened by student debt

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We’re Hiring for Program Coordinators

CERPP is looking for two fantastic Program Coordinators for our USC College Advising Corps

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How Do We Better Understand Holistic Admissions?

Check out Don Hossler’s podcast with UPenn featuring our recent JHE article on nonacademic factors in holistic admissions

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College Admissions Side Doors

In this op-ed, Don Hossler and Jerry Lucido warn of side doors in college admissions and the need for reform

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Webinar: Current and Critical Issues in Admissions

April 23 at noon (PST). Join for a free webinar on critical issues in admissions

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Issues with Admissions Practices of Elite Colleges

Lucido quoted in Journalist’s Resource on issues with admissions practices of elite colleges.

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Impact of a Proposed CA Bill to Curb Legacy Admits

Lucido quoted in KQED News on impact of CA bill to curb legacy admits.

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New Research Publication in Journal of Higher Education

The Journal of Higher Education has published our article, “A Study of the Use of Nonacademic Factors in Holistic Undergraduate Admissions Review”.

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Meritocracy in Admissions is a Myth

With the recent admissions athletics and bribery scandal enfolding our own university, USC, as well as others around the country, here is a take from inside the academy.

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The Power of Mentorship

Dennis Funes, one of our USC CAC program coordinators, authored this piece on the importance of mentors.

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CERPP Conference 2019 on Admissions, Race and Identity Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education

The Chronicle of Higher Education featured CERPP Conference 2019 with an article, “Lawyers on Race-Conscious Admissions: ‘This Is Doable. But Also, Do It Right.’”

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Welcome to CERPP Conference 2019: Admissions, Race & Identity

We’re delighted to be welcoming almost 200 people to our CERPP Conference 2019: Admissions, Race & Identity.

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