Cognitive shortcuts are subconscious thought patterns that help make decision-making more efficient. These shortcuts, however, may lead to unconscious bias playing a role in the decision-making process. 

Applicant file review is an important part of any admission team's work, and getting it "right" is tricky enough. Join this session to learn about cognitive shortcuts, and develop a plan to avoid having them influence your admission committee's review of applicants. Take the time to take the long road. Your applicants deserve it! 

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Speaker:

• Ray Cross,  Director of Community, Equity, and Belonging,  St. Andrew's School (RI)