Finally at Tufts University, they have decided to change their admissions process. Last year 15,000 teenagers applied to Tufts and only 27% got in. THe school will be making Creativity part of the admissions process, broadening more ways to test intelligence. THe current admissions process focuses only on analytical qualities which can only be found through tests and grades. In order to test this, Tufts is asking that the students send in a video or write an essay to show the creativity of the individual and not just a straight test of knowledge.
To me this seems more fair on students who may not get the highest SAT results, and have other talents and strengths that are not recognized through the admissions processes by colleges. Creativity and Innovation are very important sources for the growth in our futures.
http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/NussbaumOnDesign/archives/2006/07/tufts_tests_for.html
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