Changes in admission rules for Boston exam schools boosted diversity of accepted students By James Vaznis Globe Staff,Updated May 7, 2021, 9:00 p.m. Email to a Friend Boston Latin SchoolPat Greenhouse/Globe Staff A temporary change in the admissions criteria for Bostonâs exam schools increased the diversity of the accepted applicants, particularly boosting the percentages of Black, Latino, and low-income students, according to data released Friday. The data analysis confirms earlier projections that temporarily suspending the admissions exam and instead using grades and ZIP codes would lead to a more diverse selection of applicants and lower the portion of white and Asian students receiving admission offers.