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The Altus 2021: An annual recap of our research and other initiatives

A message from Dr. Kelly Dore, Editor, Co-founder and VP Growth at Altus Assessments To say this past year turned...

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3 webinars to help you improve transparency in admissions

The current admissions process functions very much like a blackbox; little is publicly understood about exactly what it takes for...

Why holistic applicant review needs to be mission based

There’s a lot to consider about your applicants when conducting a holistic review, such as their grades, background, experiences, and...

Are situational judgment tests like Casper vulnerable to coaching effects?

Situational judgment tests (SJTs) like Casper are gaining popularity in educational and employment settings, as their high reliability, strong predictive validity, and relatively low cost of administration have made SJTs an attractive tool to assist in selection decisions. Their popularity has also given rise to a growing number of test preparation businesses that attempt to coach people on how to respond to SJTs more effectively. Casper is no exception. A handful of test preparation companies...

Getting to know the applicant behind Casper with Snapshot

How the University of Louisville School of Dentistry used Snapshot “When we’re listening to an applicant, we imagine that we’re...

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2 webinars for implementing intersectionality in assessments

Incorporating equity into assessment design and delivery, as well as other admissions practices begins with the understanding that multiple characteristics...

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Practical strategies to help reduce bias in selection

The push for equitable admissions is strong, propelled in part by the fall-out from the college admissions scandal and continued...

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What admissions factors are associated with academic and professional success?

While research shows that applicants’ GPA is associated with academic success, particularly in more technical and knowledge-based courses, it does...

Why holistic applicant review needs to be mission based

There’s a lot to consider about your applicants when conducting a holistic review, such as their grades, background, experiences, and...

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4 webinars for marketing your program to applicants

Since the pandemic, higher education institutions have realized just how important digital marketing is to reach potential applicants. We’ve created...

3 webinars to help you improve transparency in admissions

The current admissions process functions very much like a blackbox; little is publicly understood about exactly what it takes for...

Foundations in Admissions webinar series

Interested in learning how to improve your program’s admissions process to consider both an applicant’s cognitive and non-cognitive strengths? This...