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Washington State Plans to Restore Affirmative Action
Legislature repeals ban imposed by voters, but opponents of consideration of race in admissions are already mobilizing for a new vote.
$25 Million Defamation Lawsuit in Rankings Dispute
Former dean of Temple business school, which admitted the fabrication of data for rankings, says he has been made into a scapegoat and had his reputation tarnished unfairly. University vows to fight in court.
New Reports on Admissions
Hundreds of colleges still have space; survey of parents finds concerns on jobs; what adult learners are looking for.
The Week in Admissions News
Med school admissions preferences; New College agrees to reforms; skepticism on free college.
Leaving the Coalition
Dartmouth and the University of Virginia will leave the application that was set up with fanfare as an alternative to the Common App.
Northwestern's President Makes Admissions Decisions
He reviews hundreds of applications a year, including some of those who are children of donors or alumni or people he knows.
Evolving Preferences of Graduate Business Students
Full-time M.B.A. programs may be holding their own; for those seeking to study outside their home country, U.S. is losing ground to western Europe.
New Concerns on International Enrollments
Student numbers in U.S. decline; reports grow on visa delays.