"The University of Chicago has announced success – without too many details – in its campaign to reform college admissions.
Chicago announced last year that it would go test optional in admissions. It simultaneously announced a number of enhancements in its financial aid programs related to its Empower program.
- Full tuition scholarships for students whose families earn less than $125,000.
- Scholarships of $20,000 over four years, and a guaranteed paid summer internship, for all first-generation students.
- Special new scholarships for veterans and the children of police officers, firefighters and veterans.
As a result of the changes, Chicago was able to admit lots of students it couldn’t admit before. But the tie to any specific policy is unclear." …