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Underrepresented Students, Unintended Consequences

Two prominent researchers say some selective colleges have responded to pressure to hit national benchmarks for enrolling low-income students -- in ways that hurt other needy students who are equally academically worthy.

DNA Testing, Race and an Admissions Lawsuit

Federal judge allows to proceed a suit in which white student says an admissions officer told her she might improve her odds of getting into medical school by discovering Native American or African American lineage.

Are Global Rankings Damaging Universities?

Article that disappeared (and that has attracted more attention since disappearing) raises questions about Singapore's emphasis on rankings.

The Week in Admissions News

Another case of incorrect admissions offers; warnings about college closures; cut in scholarships for Palestinians.

Admissions Tool Survives Antitrust Challenge

Federal judge's ruling in medical school case outlines when antitrust could apply to admissions, and opinion could help with scrutiny some are facing over early decision.

Affirmative Action Fight Shifts to UNC

Some issues are similar to those in Harvard case, but Chapel Hill's status as public university -- and some differing strategies -- could affect outcome of the case.

The Week in Admissions News

When aid packages don't add up; M.B.A. application declines; student debt and home ownership; what employers want; for-profit nursing programs.

Ruling May Make It Easier to Sue Test Makers

New Jersey judge throws out ACT's binding arbitration clause -- which students must sign to take the exam.