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Admissions in Recent Weeks
Ex-Penn coach sentenced; free college -- after a drug test; race, geography and degree attainment; Sanders and Warren battle over debt relief.
2 More Plead Guilty in Admissions Scandal
Another former coach at USC and a former financial officer for a financial company admit guilt.
Opinion
Veblen Saw It Coming
Several characterizations of the wealthy in his writings seem especially relevant to the ongoing admissions scandal, Mike Martin observes.
Taking a Stand on Conflicts of Interest in Admissions
University of California adopts post-scandal plan, including ban on consideration of legacy status or ties to potential donors. Move comes as higher ed groups oppose federal legislation. System also tightens rules for admitting athletes.
Harvard Latest Revoked Admissions Offer
Student is famous as a survivor of Parkland shootings who is pro-gun and pro-Trump. He lost his spot at the university over racist writings when he was 16. Debate grows over Harvard's action.
The Week in Admissions News
Gender parity; debt relief; impact of state cuts; Pell in prison; crime prevention;
Senators Question College Board Data on Paying for College
Does information offer incomplete picture of what it costs to attend a community college?
What Would Change With Test-Only Admissions?
New analysis finds that if top colleges considered only SAT or ACT scores, student bodies would become more wealthy and more white. Data challenge some stereotypes about black and Latino students.