Does faking make personality assessments useless in higher education admissions?
Personality assessments can add valuable information in selection contexts. They are widely used in personnel selection and can contribute to
18. July 2026
Personality assessments can add valuable information in selection contexts. They are widely used in personnel selection and can contribute to
The inequality of opportunity within the education system between pupils from high socio-economic backgrounds and those from low socio-economic backgrounds
From time to time, I watch the traditional speeches by heads of government in different countries. A few weeks ago,
Does an admission test discriminate against women? This question was asked by the Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, which has
Acquiring or improving language skills is important for many international students. Difficulties with studying in a foreign language are not
We have recently implemented “adaptive testing” for an admission test of a renowned Business School. This approach dynamically adjusts question
In the August issue of HE Admissions Insights, our international survey on key competencies for academic success ranked critical thinking
I’d like to introduce a unique subtest we use in study aptitude assessments to measure planning and organizing capabilities—something our
University admission tests should not discriminate against low-SES applicants. However, high test-taker fees could lead to inequality of opportunity. Therefore,