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A close-up of the opening of a generic typed letter of recommendation, with a pencil lying on top.
A close-up of the opening of a generic typed letter of recommendation, with a pencil lying on top.

My Last Rec Letter

November 6, 2023

The high school counselor’s letter of recommendation is an art form, Jim Jump writes.

A Vanderbilt University campus building, surrounded by leafy trees.
A Vanderbilt University campus building, surrounded by leafy trees.

Oh, Vandy

October 9, 2023

Vanderbilt’s criticism of the U.S. News ranking methodology is tone-deaf at best, Jim Jump writes.

The word "admission" on a cut-out piece of white paper against a yellow background.
The word "admission" on a cut-out piece of white paper against a yellow background.

Preference for Privilege

September 18, 2023

As new data make all the more clear, we should be ashamed of the ways in which elite college admissions privilege children of the wealthy, Jim Jump writes.

Ethical College Admissions: A Very Disappointing Decision

July 17, 2023

Jim Jump’s critique of the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.

Ethical College Admissions: Vanity Fare

June 12, 2023

What does a critique of college admissions really say, asks Jim Jump.

An Absurd Record

May 8, 2023

A high school student thinks he broke the record for being admitted to colleges. He and his school should ask whether it was worth it.

Ethical College Admissions: ChatGPT and Admissions

April 24, 2023

Jim Jump considers all the issues, with a bit of help from some experts.