admissions bias

Admissions bias occurs when decisions about who gets accepted to a school or program are influenced by factors unrelated to a person's true abilities or potential. This can include biases based on race, gender, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics, leading to unfair advantages or disadvantages. Such biases can skew the selection process, preventing a truly diverse and talented group from being admitted and perpetuating inequality. Recognizing and addressing admissions bias is important to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all applicants.