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The Week in Admissions News
Public is skeptical of affirmative action, poll suggests; tough choices on the federal budget; UNC medical school and diversity; defining liberal education.
Why Students Opt Not to Enroll
Students in a new survey cite concerns about academic preparation, mental health and affordability. Many say college isn’t worth it.
Columbia U Drops Out of ‘U.S. News’ Undergraduate Rankings
The Benefits of Student Swapping
Without it, wealthy students would just enroll in the flagships in their home states, making no more room for low-income students.
Reconsidering Extracurriculars in Admissions
To increase equity in admissions and reduce student stress, colleges should consider reducing the number of extracurricular activities applicants can list, Pearl Lo writes.
Waiting and Planning for a Supreme Court Defeat
Some colleges are quietly talking about how they will respond if the justices, as expected, reject affirmative action—especially if the ruling applies beyond admissions.
Admissions News in Recent Weeks
Senate passes measure to block loan forgiveness; Americans back affirmative action; Texas moves against diversity offices; catching cheaters.
‘The UN of Higher Ed’ Returns to a Changed World
A mix of optimism and anxiety defined this year’s NAFSA conference, three years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended international higher ed.