1. Re-Evaluate admissions requirements
Currently all applicants to the University of Michigan are required to apply online using the “Common Application”. They are also required to submit the University of Michigan Supplement by the designated deadline. The entire process includes the following.
•The Common Application
•U-M Member Questions and Writing Supplement
•High School Transcript (If you have taken courses at a non-U.S. high school, an official English translation is required to accompany the non-English language transcript.)
•School Report
•One Teacher Evaluation
•SAT or ACT with writing test scores
•TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS scores (for non-native speakers of English)
It is recommended that the University of Michigan re-evaluate its current practices:
A. What type of training is afforded to the individuals who review applications?
B. Is the holistic review process truly holistic?
C. How is each component truly evaluated?
The university indicates all applications receive an individualized holistic review that takes into account all facets of the student’s profile.
The application fee is $75.00 for U.S. citizens and is non-refundable. Challenge: Is the $75.00 application fee preventing those who are disadvantaged from applying?
D.Can the $75.00 application fee be waived?
E.Is it possible to provide waivers based on the socioeconomic status of the applicant
According to FAIR TEST ( The National Center for Fair and Open Testing)
"Among college bound seniors, girls scored 43 points lower than boys on the SAT I: Reasoning Test, even though females earn higher average grades in both high school and college. Whites still score two hundred points higher than African Americans and more than one hundred points above all Latino groups."
F.Evaluate the utilization of SAT and ACT scores which have been proven to be culturally bias and an ineffective means of determining an individual’s ability to excel in an academic institution.
2. Incorporate Social Justice Component into core curriculum for all students
- Holistic Review Process
- Application Fee
- Weight of SAT and ACT scores
Currently all applicants to the University of Michigan are required to apply online using the “Common Application”. They are also required to submit the University of Michigan Supplement by the designated deadline. The entire process includes the following.
•The Common Application
•U-M Member Questions and Writing Supplement
•High School Transcript (If you have taken courses at a non-U.S. high school, an official English translation is required to accompany the non-English language transcript.)
•School Report
•One Teacher Evaluation
•SAT or ACT with writing test scores
•TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS scores (for non-native speakers of English)
It is recommended that the University of Michigan re-evaluate its current practices:
A. What type of training is afforded to the individuals who review applications?
B. Is the holistic review process truly holistic?
C. How is each component truly evaluated?
The university indicates all applications receive an individualized holistic review that takes into account all facets of the student’s profile.
The application fee is $75.00 for U.S. citizens and is non-refundable. Challenge: Is the $75.00 application fee preventing those who are disadvantaged from applying?
D.Can the $75.00 application fee be waived?
E.Is it possible to provide waivers based on the socioeconomic status of the applicant
According to FAIR TEST ( The National Center for Fair and Open Testing)
"Among college bound seniors, girls scored 43 points lower than boys on the SAT I: Reasoning Test, even though females earn higher average grades in both high school and college. Whites still score two hundred points higher than African Americans and more than one hundred points above all Latino groups."
F.Evaluate the utilization of SAT and ACT scores which have been proven to be culturally bias and an ineffective means of determining an individual’s ability to excel in an academic institution.
2. Incorporate Social Justice Component into core curriculum for all students
- Promote and increase awareness of multicultural, diverse and social justice issues
- Address issues of power, privilege and oppression regarding all social identities