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Test-Optional Admissions Policies and Equity Outcomes

Test-Optional Admissions Policies and Equity Outcomes

Tribal Sovereignty: Its Impact and Role in Affirmative Action Discussion

A RED Paper by Joely Proudfit, Ph.D. (Luiseño/Payómkawichum, Tongva), John W. Tippeconnic III, Ph.D. (Comanche), and Linda Sue Warner, Ph.D. (Comanche)

The first page of the Tribal Sovereignty: Its impact and Role in Affirmative Action Discussions written report.

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Exploring Test Optional Policies Presentation

First slide of a presentation with a pink gradient background, a graphic of a pencil with a lightbulb on the end, and the words, "Exploring Test Optional Policies."

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Test Optional Admissions Informational Social Media Posts

Social media post with dark blue/green background and the words, "TEST-OPTIONAL POLICIES AND THEIR EFFECT ON NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW- This material by the California Indian Culture & Sovereignty Center at CSUSM is based on research funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The findings and conclusions contained within are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation."

Social media post with a yellow background, a graphic of a boy holding a paper and pen, and the words, "WHAT ARE TEST OPTIONAL POLICIES? A Test-Optional policy means that a college/university does NOT require the applicant to submit or take the SAT or ACT. www.csusm.edu/cicsc/"

Social media post with a dark blue/green background with 80% in a large font, a graphic of a computer with an acceptance letter on the screen, and the words, "Approximately 80% of Colleges have opted to become test-optional- largely as a result of the pandemic. Making admission much more accessible, especially for Native American students."

Social media post with a light yellow background with the words, "HOW EXACTLY DOES THIS AFFECT NATIVE STUDENTS?" in a large font, and the following words in a smaller font, "Test optional policies remove possible barriers for students unable to drive to testing sites. Alleviating the burden of payment in an already expensive enrollment process. There has been a history of inequality for California native students trying to apply to college. This new policy helps to remove one of those barriers."

Social media post with a dark blue/green background and the words, "WE NEED TO FOCUS ON EDUCATING NATIVE YOUTH, SO THAT NATIVE PEOPLE AREN'T MISUNDERSTOOD, OR THAT THE MYTHS ABOUT NATIVE PEOPLE AREN'T PERPETUATED. FARTHER, AND FARTHER, BECAUSE THAT'S HOW THEY EXIST. THAT'S THE ONLY REASON THEY EXIST" - Anonymous Interview Participant."

Test Optional Admissions Informational Social Media Posts - For Parents

Social media post with a dark blue/green background and the words, "HOW PARENTS AND FAMILY CAN GET INVOLVED THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS" in large font, the words, "A QUICK GUIDE TO GET YOU STARTED" as a subtitle, and then the following text at the bottom of the screen: "This material by the California Indian Culture & Sovereignty Center at CSUSM is based on research funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The findings and conclusions contained within are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation."

Social media post with a light yellow background with the word, "REMINDER" in large font above an image of a standardized test answer sheet with a pencil and graduation cap on it, and the following text underneath the image, "The SAT and ACT exams are no longer required for admission to 80% of colleges and universities! This reduces admissions costs and aids in overall acceptance!"

Social media post with a dark blue/green background and the words, "WHERE DO I START?" in large font above an image of someone writing notes on a paper that is resting on a laptop with a screen that says, "Send your application now!" Underneath the image is the following text, "There are only three platforms for college applications! • Common App • Cal State Apply • University of California- Apply"

Social media post with a light yellow background with the words, "WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?" in large font above the following text, "A high school diploma, marking the completion of the A-G requirements. Important classes need a C- grade or better • Common App and UC Application require essay response questions- find out more on their respective websites. • Letters of Recommendation from bosses, teachers, or volunteer leaders." On the left side of the text are three graphics: a graduation cap and diploma, a laptop with a paper on its screen that says "Application Form," and a letter of recommendation.