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Two hands rip apart a copy of the SAT against an orange background

Fresh Battle Lines in the Testing Wars

January 17, 2024

The debate over standardized testing requirements, put on ice during the pandemic, is catching fire again as colleges reconsider their temporary test-optional policies.

A magnifying glass inspects a college application over a silhouette of a man with a backpack and a map of the world
A magnifying glass inspects a college application over a silhouette of a man with a backpack and a map of the world

Gaming the Student Visa System

January 12, 2024

As international recruitment markets shift to South Asia, some colleges are swamped with fake applications and last-minute transfers. Is the system too easy to exploit?

Light-skinned woman with dark hair at a podium in front of U.S. flag
Light-skinned woman with dark hair at a podium in front of U.S. flag
webpage with the word FAFSA
webpage with the word FAFSA
A man pulls his empty pockets inside out, in front of a collage of college names
A man pulls his empty pockets inside out, in front of a collage of college names

Is Class-Based Affirmative Action a Pipe Dream?

January 8, 2024

Since the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions, a chorus of voices has called for an ambitious—but costly—economic alternative.

A college campus with a bust of George Washington outside
A college campus with a bust of George Washington outside
A laptop with an error message
A laptop with an error message

The New FAFSA Is Here. Or Is It?

January 3, 2024

After a frustrating year of delays, the new federal aid application launched Dec. 30. But maintenance pauses, glitches and other obstacles have led to a rocky start.