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Yale Tries to Straddle the Testing Divide
The university will require test scores but accept alternatives to the SAT and ACT. Officials hope it’s the right mix of rigor and flexibility for a post-pandemic era.
Waiting for a ‘Last Word’ on Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court declined to hear a case against a magnet school’s diversity-focused admission policies. Is it a green light for ”race-neutral” alternatives in higher ed?
Duke Stops Assigning Point Values to Essays, Test Scores
The Week in Admissions News
University of Missouri system extends test-optional policy; New York fines the College Board for selling student data; Wisconsin approves guaranteed admissions.
Maryland House Passes Legacy Ban
What to Make of Dartmouth?
Jim Jump considers Dartmouth’s decision to reinstate standardized testing “in context.”
A FAFSA of Their Own
After months of FAFSA delays and missteps, some colleges are sending students homemade aid forms and early offer estimates. That could be a risky gambit.
Advising Guides Help Texas Community College Students Transfer
An initiative at Alamo Colleges District provides step-by-step information for students looking to transfer to a four-year institution, reducing time to transfer and ensuring all credits apply toward their degree.