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The Week in Admissions News
Smith College improves aid offerings; staffing shortages in dining halls; California law on tampons; challenges of income-driven repayment; new free speech group; resource on mental health.
ACT Scores Fell During Pandemic
And 375,000 fewer students took the exam.
Another Admissions Scandal… at USC
Ex-dean at Southern California accused of offering student admission to a graduate program, full-tuition scholarship and a professorship in exchange for funding from a Los Angeles County politician.
Are Unions Coming to the World of Admissions?
In wake of Hamilton College vote for collective bargaining, will other admissions offices see unions form?
The Week in Admissions News
State admissions test rejected in California; NCAA panel says standardized tests shouldn’t be required; new ranking by U.S. News; health centers in high demand; veto in California.
Opinion
Holistic Admissions Is Just a Start
Higher education needs much more to achieve true diversity, writes Karen Cox.
Admissions Workers Vote to Unionize
Student workers in Hamilton College’s admissions office win bid for collective bargaining. The union is the first of its kind.
Law on Transfer Process Sparks Controversy
The California law promises to streamline the transfer process for community college students. College leaders and faculty members are skeptical.