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The Week in Admissions News
New analysis finds that most families can’t cover college costs; Arkansas bans AP African American Studies; the University of Chicago settles a financial aid antitrust lawsuit.
The Week in Admissions News
The University of California admits a record number of in-state students; when the minimum wage rises, community college enrollment falls; Asian students less likely to be admitted to highly selective colleges than white students with similar credentials.
How Grading Veered 'Off the Mark'
A new book by two education professors explores why assessment became so fraught and what we can do to restore its original purpose: helping students learn.
The Week in Admissions News
The new Common App launches; University of Virginia threads the needle on legacy preferences in admissions; Virginia Tech vows to end not just legacy preferences but also early decision; Wake Forest offers first-gen students an early-action option.