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Expanding Community College Access for High School Students
Partnerships between high schools and community colleges are increasing opportunities for high school students to earn college credits.
Introducing a Shorter, ‘More Flexible’ ACT
The newly for-profit assessment company rolled out two “fundamental changes” to its namesake exam last week. What’s driving the overhaul?
Desperate Times, Unorthodox Measures
The FAFSA fiasco set fall enrollments back, far behind targets for many vulnerable small colleges. Some are taking extreme steps to fill their empty seats.
AP Exams Face a Security Test
An international cheating ring led to an uptick in AP score cancellations this year, expediting plans to digitize the exams. Will that make them more secure?
Locking In a FAFSA Deadline
A House committee advanced a bill to mandate the FAFSA be released by Oct. 1 going forward. Democrats and higher ed advocacy groups are split over the proposal.
The College Board’s FAFSA Takeover
The embattled Federal Student Aid office enlisted executives from the nonprofit to help launch next year’s aid form. Is it a necessary shake-up or an ethical blunder?
Tennessee College-Going Rate on the Rise
Affirmative Action Ban’s Impact Is a ‘Black Box’
Bryan Cook wants to study how the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling is affecting diversity in higher ed. It’s proven more difficult than he bargained for.