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A String of Scandals
William G. Tierney describes the mistakes that brought down the University of Southern California.
To Be Test Optional or Not to Be, for International Students
As more colleges make submission of SAT or ACT scores optional, the decision on whether to require scores from international applicants can raise a different set of issues.
Conan Takes on the Parents
Was Conan O'Brien's son admitted to school for mutants?
Light Up, but Skip Flagship Enrollment
Study links state bans on affirmative action to increased smoking by minority young adults.
Students Sue Over Canceled SAT Scores
Egyptian students challenge cancellation of their SAT scores for test security reasons, saying they were not given evidence or opportunity to appeal. College Board says evidence was "overwhelming."
The Week in Admissions News
Southern Cal's admissions fraud; the desire for more aid; push for full Pell; student loan oversight.
In the U.K., a Surge in Chinese Applicants
The number of Chinese students applying to U.K. universities surges by 30 percent.
Chicago Sees Success by Dropping SAT Requirement
Ten to 15 percent of applicants who were admitted this year did not submit scores.