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Kicked Out of Stanford
Student linked to admissions scandal found to have included false material in application.
Admissions Scandal Hits Harvard
A wealthy man bought the fencing coach's house, apparently overpaying significantly. Then the man's son was admitted to Harvard and joined the team. Also, Dartmouth announces new protocols to prevent abuses related to athletic admissions.
Seeking a Post-Scandal Path Forward
At gathering of admissions leaders, many worry about backlash from lawmakers and pundits. While some note that those arrested aren't typical, one audience member says she and her employees have turned down bribes. No one seemed surprised.
What High School Students Want
Walking backward on tours doesn't impress anyone anymore. How can colleges make an impact? And how can colleges outside California attract Californians?
The Week in Admissions News
Free college; jobs for graduates; social mobility.
Opinion
Admissions, Athletics and the Academic Index
To understand how the recent scam departed from conventional procedures for monitoring the role of athletics in admissions, it's worth examining the Ivy League conference, writes John R. Thelin.
New Push for Test Optional
More colleges are ending requirements that applicants submit SAT or ACT. It's not the admissions scandal, but about diversity concerns and may be a Chicago impact.
Auctioning Off College Admissions Spots
LinkedIn post by employee of Harvard Management Company infuriates many -- and is removed. But is it a sign of the times that people are saying auctions might be fairer than current system?