
Continuing
the Conversation in Baltimore Later This
MonthIf you missed out on
the Rethinking Admissions Conference here at Wake Forest last spring, you’ll get ano
ther chance to hear from experts on some
of the very same topics at this
month’s meeting
of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
The last day
of the national conference in Baltimore, September 26, includes three sessions on
the use
of standardized testing in admissions. First up is Wake Forest’s Martha Allman, who will join three o
ther experts to discuss
the ins and outs
of implementing a test-optional admission policy.
The NACAC answered
the “why”
of going test optional, now discussion turns to
the “how.”
The second panel will feature Wake Forest’s Joseph Soares, an associate pr
ofessor
of sociology who helped organize
the Rethinking Admissions Conference. He will join two o
ther scholars to discuss research on
the old and new SAT and college admissions, as well as share Wake Forest’s experience with tests and admissions.
The third panel will feature two speakers who will focus on alternative approaches to admissions and
their impact on social diversity, academic quality, practical ability and creativity. You’ll find a full list
of speakers below.
There’s still time to register to attend
the conference scheduled for September 24-26, or just log in to
the NACAC conference blog for
the latest news.