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The ‘Hidden Consensus’ for Affirmative Action
New book says campuses are far less polarized on the issue than is widely believed.
The Week in Admissions News
The earning power of liberal arts; USC fires three; race-conscious policies; students and debt; first-generation students.
Michelle Obama Launches Web Series
Focusing on four first-year students, the show aims to encourage others to enroll.
Is Early Decision Reaching Its Limits?
It still has enormous weight at many highly selective colleges, but its popularity isn't growing there.
The Week in Admissions News
Poll on colleges; liberal arts and jobs; private presidents' concerns; Virginia's plan for free community colleges.
Rise Seen in Admissions Officers Checking Social Media
Of officers, 36 percent say they check the sites, up for 25 percent last year.
'The Mindful College Applicant'
Author discusses her vision for a new kind of college applicant.
SNHU Moves Into Pennsylvania
A statewide credit-transfer deal between Pennsylvania community colleges and Southern New Hampshire University could put pressure on the state’s relatively pricey public institutions.