1. Prepared for the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) by Torbet McNeil, CU Denver, Spring 2012 1

2.  To provide national overview of standards and in-depth analysis of 6 states’ policies  To address 3 options in recalibrating index: ◦ Placing more weight on grades ◦ Raising GPA because of grade inflation ◦ Using only ACT and SAT English and Math subscores 2

3.  Reviewed states’ higher education, university, and state legislative websites  Collected data to determine which states have statewide standards  Analyzed policies of 6 states (Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Texas, and Wyoming) in detail and compared with Colorado’s policy 3

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5.  University Presidents call for less emphasis on aptitude testing  Holistic admissions process  Use of grades  Data analysis key 5

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7. StateRequired Units Arizona16 California15 Florida18 Idaho15 Texas26 Wyoming13 Colorado17 7

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11.  Similarities and lots of varieties in policies  3 options in recalibrating index: ◦ Significant variety in use of GPA ◦ Other states are placing more weight on grades and alternative testing ◦ Support for using and not using ACT or SAT I writing scores  Data analysis key  Holistic admissions process 11