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By President Seamus Carey –\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

In her recent column<\/strong><\/a>, DuPont Manual High School student Allison Tu provides valuable insight into the challenges many students face as they prepare to apply for college. She clearly relays the cultural biases frequently reflected in students\u2019 ACT scores.<\/p>\n

It is no surprise that students who can afford to take ACT prep courses or hire tutors will score better. And that gives wealthier applicants an unfair advantage over equally motivated, equally capable, equally curious students who simply don\u2019t test well.<\/p>\n

As Tu concludes: \u201c\u2026 for too many students, the ACT has become a barrier to college. For these students, the test is more a reflection of access to resources rather than ability or potential to succeed in college.\u201d<\/p>\n

We at Transylvania University couldn\u2019t agree more.<\/p>\n

In 2016, we took a major step toward eliminating this obstacle for our applicants. After conducting extensive research, Transylvania implemented a test-optional admissions policy<\/a><\/strong>. Applicants decide for themselves whether or not their test results accurately reflect their academic ability and potential.<\/p>\n

They can instead submit an essay and, in most cases, come to campus for a personal interview. The admissions staff will then carefully review evidence of the individual applicant\u2019s performance and drive in the classroom and involvement with high school and community activities.<\/p>\n

Our experience shows that the rigor of the student\u2019s coursework and overall academic achievement best illustrate the commitment, motivation and willingness to take on challenges. And that, in turn, is a much better predictor of whether that student will fit into the challenging academic community.<\/p>\n

This change in admissions policy has expanded our applicant pool and increased the diversity of our applicants, bringing more students with varying backgrounds and experiences to our campus.<\/p>\n

This change has also made Transylvania\u2019s quality education accessible to more students. In the three years since we implemented this policy, the number of applicants has grown by nearly 70 percent. In fall 2017, 16 percent of applicants chose not to submit test scores; 21 percent of the first-year students who enrolled had made that same decision. Clearly, choosing not to submit test scores did not adversely affect students\u2019 acceptance rates.<\/p>\n

In fact, those students\u2019 determination to demonstrate their readiness for college-level academic pursuits reveals the very grit and maturity that Tu cites as qualities that may better indicate a student\u2019s preparedness for college.<\/p>\n

Transylvania strives to expand access to a college education in other ways, too. Ninety-eight percent of our students receive financial support. Those students who do take on loans to attend are more successful in paying off that debt, perhaps because they are more successful in finding good-paying jobs post-graduation.<\/p>\n

While the overall national college-loan default rate is 11.5 percent, the rate for Transylvania graduates is 2.5 percent. And, thanks to the Pioneer Pledge, more than 90 percent of Transylvania graduates complete their degrees in four years or less, which can result in substantial tuition savings. For these reasons, families may find a Transylvania education is surprisingly affordable.<\/p>\n

Transylvania is committed to providing students of all backgrounds an education that will prepare them for the ever-changing challenges of our modern economy. We are committed to preparing them to be leaders in their communities. And we know that students will thrive if barriers to higher education are removed and they have the opportunity to earn a college degree.<\/p>\n

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Start your to path to becoming a Pioneer, with or<\/em> without test scores, by applying today for fall 2109 admission at apply.transy.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By President Seamus Carey –\u00a0 In her recent column, DuPont Manual High School student Allison Tu provides valuable insight into the challenges many students face as they prepare to apply for college. She clearly relays the cultural biases frequently reflected in students\u2019 ACT scores. It is no surprise that students who can afford to take ACT prep courses or hire tutors will score better. And that gives wealthier applicants an unfair advantage over equally motivated, equally capable, equally curious students who simply don\u2019t test well. As Tu concludes: \u201c\u2026 for too many students, the ACT has become a barrier to college. For these students, the test is more a reflection of access to resources rather than ability or potential to succeed in college.\u201d We at Transylvania University couldn\u2019t agree more. In 2016, we took a major step toward eliminating this obstacle for our applicants. After conducting extensive research, Transylvania implemented a test-optional admissions policy. Applicants decide for themselves whether or not their test results accurately reflect their academic ability and potential. They can instead submit an essay and, in most cases, come to campus for a personal interview. The admissions staff will then carefully review evidence of the individual applicant\u2019s performance and drive in the classroom and involvement with high school and community activities. Our experience shows that the rigor of the student\u2019s coursework and overall academic achievement best illustrate the commitment, motivation and willingness to take on challenges. And<\/p>\n

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