“Data Stories and Data Myths”
Willard Long Thorp Professor of Economics Jessica Wolpaw Reyes interrogates Amherst’s admissions data practices, arguing that opacity conceals inequities and obstructs accountability.
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Letter to the Editor: A Question for Dean McGann
In an effort to determine the fairness of athletic admissions, Willard Long Thorp Professor of Economics Jessica Wolpaw Reyes asks that the Office of Admissions release the percentage of athletes who are admitted to Amherst as a result of the pre-read process.
Letter to the Editor: Admissions — Clarity, Resolve, and Compassion
In a Letter to the Editor, Willard Long Thorp Professor of Economics Jessica Wolpaw Reyes argues that the Amherst administration bears responsibility for the precipitous drop of Black students in the 2028 class.
Faculty View, Discuss Data on Athletic Recruitment
At their most recent meeting, faculty were presented data about athletic recruiting and its impact on the college’s admissions process. A productive discussion ensued, according to those present.