3 takeaways from our talk with the EdUp Experience
Many higher education enthusiasts go to the popular podcast show the EdUp Experience for all things higher education. Earlier this week, our Co-Founder and VP, Science & Innovation, Dr. Kelly Dore...
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Acuity Insights announced as one of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™ Companies
Acuity Insights (“Acuity”) formerly Altus Assessments is pleased to announce that it has ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list for its rapid growth, entrepreneurial spirit, and bold...
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Open response situational judgement tests in UK admissions
A lack of empathy from a professional, such as healthcare professionals, can cause a huge distrust between the service user and professional that may last for years. There may also be other situations...
View ArticleAltus Assessments rebrands to Acuity Insights
We are thrilled to announce that Altus Assessments has rebranded under our new name, Acuity Insights. Since 2014, Altus Assessments has been specializing in developing admissions assessment tools,...
View ArticleWhy business school admissions should look beyond GPA
Business programs are faced with the challenge of striving for equitable admissions processes that ensure access to applicants from all backgrounds. The goal is to attract diverse cohorts that truly...
View ArticleWhy business school admissions should look beyond GPA
Business programs are faced with the challenge of striving for equitable admissions processes that ensure access to applicants from all backgrounds. The goal is to attract diverse cohorts that truly...
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Altus Assessments rank in Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2022
Altus Assessments is pleased to announce it has placed No. 220 on the 2022 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. The Globe and Mail’s Top Growing Companies list ranks Canadian...
View Article3 benefits of Snapshot: a video interview tool for admissions
The common use of unstructured interviews in UK admissions is proven to be time consuming and costly for both the course and the applicant. Research shows non-standardised reviews are often...
View ArticleHow holistic admissions help diversify the teaching workforce
Only 32.3% of Canadians consider their ethnic origin to be Canadian suggesting the majority of Canadians identify with a culture outside of the country in which they live. Canada’s LGBTQ+ population...
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Improving Data Quality for Student Affairs and Curriculum
Using data to inform policy reform and improve support structures for learners is standard in departments of student affairs and curriculum. However, data is only useful when it’s organized, accurate,...
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4 benefits of Casper for your UK admissions process
There’s more that can be done to increase diversity within universities in the UK and, ultimately, service-based professions. Even with widening participation schemes in place, you are still 60% more...
View ArticleBalancing act: Writing the MSPE letter
The purpose of the Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)—equivalent to the Medical School Performance Record (MSPR) in Canada—is to provide residency program directors with an objective summary...
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Improve diversity and inclusion within your business school
“Admissions models that consider candidates based not only on academic achievement but on life experiences, leadership background, and potential…can result in more equitable opportunities for...
View ArticleUsing Altus to improve accreditation outcomes
Jump to: Collecting admissions dataCollecting performance and assessment dataCollecting clinical experience and log dataCollecting curriculum dataRecording assignment dataSupporting student affairs...
View ArticleImproving LCME accreditation outcomes with Altus
Jump to: Collecting admissions dataCollecting performance and assessment dataCollecting clinical experience and log dataCollecting curriculum dataRecording assignment dataSupporting student affairs...
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Open response situational judgement tests in UK admissions
A lack of empathy from a professional, such as healthcare professionals, can cause a huge distrust between the service user and professional that may last for years. There may also be other situations...
View ArticleDoes Response Format Impact Demographic Differences in Casper Test Performance?
In 2021, we conducted an experiment to determine whether alternative test response formats could reduce demographic differences in Casper test performance. In an effort to design a more equitable...
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How value alignment assesses fit more objectively
Fit, often referred to as ‘culture fit’, is the applicant’s alignment with a program’s culture in terms of their motivation, attitude, and values, not the individual decision-maker’s values. However,...
View ArticleWhat features should your new education management solution have?
Developing, implementing, and continuously improving your health professions education program pose significant administrative overhead. These processes require the collection, organization, and...
View ArticleIntroducing The Altus 2022
We are thrilled to announce The Altus, our annual magazine, is now ready for you to dive into! This year, The Altus contains a wide range of insightful and educational content from leading experts in...
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