A state higher education leader asked for information about guaranteed admissions policies, sometimes referred to as direct or automatic admissions. Guaranteed admission policies are policies that ensure admission to a postsecondary institution (typically a four-year college or university) for high school students who meet certain criteria.
Our response includes information about the policy design of guaranteed admissions policies as well as some policy considerations for states looking to employ guaranteed admissions.
To provide timely assistance to our constituents, State Information Requests are typically completed in 48 hours. They reflect an issue scan versus a comprehensive analysis.
