Abstract:
This thesis describes a national trend of test-optional admission policies within
Undergraduate colleges and universities. The research evaluates the test-optional
enrollement process specifically at George Mason University. George Mason University
implemented a test-optional admission policy during the 2007 admission cycle and has
seen significant growth in the total application numbers and demographics of their
students. In the process of researching and writing this thesis, the author conducted a
literature review and evaluated non-identifying students data related to application types,
grade-point average and demographics. This thesis is slated to be a resource for George
Mason University and other institutions considering the implementation of a test-optional
admission policy.
