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U of California’s Test-Free Experiment Is Producing an Uncomfortable Truth
It’s become all too apparent that high school grades are insufficient in signaling college preparedness.
Is the SAT a Good Fit for Public Universities? It Depends
Standardized test requirements should be aligned with mission—a fact that demands a variety of approaches across different states and institutional types.
‘Merit’ Was the Word of the Year in Admissions. But What Does It Mean?
The Trump administration called on institutions to be more meritocratic in their admissions processes. But what merit is—and how exactly it should be used—remains a contentious topic in higher ed.
Degrees of Uncertainty
The rise of loan and degree insurance for undergraduate education may be self-defeating.
Could Financial Aid Previews Level the Early Decision Playing Field?
Amid the national debate over early decision, a handful of colleges are offering students early estimates of what aid they will receive if they are admitted.
House Ed Committee Advances Financial Aid Transparency Bills
Who Benefits From Direct Admissions, in 5 Charts
Niche began its direct admissions pilot in 2022. This year, it says, its participating schools have already sent out hundreds of thousands of offers.
For New High School Grads, Workforce Pell Might Be Wrong Place to Start
Many young people will be better served by going straight to degree programs—not using up their Pell eligibility on short-term programs. The regulations should account for this.