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Why You See the Same (Problematic) Admissions Story Every Year
… and why many think it gives future applicants the wrong ideas.
Justice Department Investigates Early-Decision Admissions
Focus appears to be how some colleges share information about those admitted early. Common App asks applicants to consent to the practice.
Innovation in Higher Ed
" Innovation in Higher Ed" is Inside Higher Ed's new on-demand compilation of articles. You may download a copy free...
Are Waiting Lists Out of Control?
Should colleges have waiting lists with more names than make up a class of new students? Open letter to colleges calls practice cruel and says "insanity needs to stop."
High School Grade Inflation: Real But Maybe Not a Worry?
Florida State shares data showing that high school students are in fact earning higher grades. Yet the predictive value of the high school GPA hasn't changed.
Should States Align High School Graduation and College Admissions Policies?
In many states, graduating from high school doesn't mean you are eligible for college, report finds.
How Admissions Offices Can Prepare for New E.U. Rule
New guide offers scenarios for admissions offices to consider as they prepare for a new law from the European Union that could impose huge fines on American institutions.
The Week in Admissions News
Tuition pressures; impact of tuition increases on diversity; nondegree credentials; humor from Georgia Tech.