College Admissions Show Calculus Bias for STEM Applicants

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Published: 2026-10-16
Category: education
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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A University of Michigan study indicates that college admissions officers are less likely to admit prospective engineering students who haven't taken calculus. This suggests a bias in admissions, even when high schools don't offer the course, despite institutions claiming holistic review processes. This finding highlights a potential inequity in STEM higher education access.

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