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White Perceptions of Affirmative Action
New results -- showing majority of white people believe they face discrimination -- surprise many. But attitudes, especially about college admission, don't always reflect the bias and disadvantages experienced by nonwhites or actual enrollment trends.
Net Price Keeps Creeping Up
Tuition and fees increased by a few percentage points across the board, and aid failed to keep pace, annual College Board report shows.
The Week in Admissions News
Making the case for the liberal arts; a Kayak for credentials; Columbia law will accept GRE.
The Slow, Steady Erosion of SAT Subject Tests
Colleges continue to drop requirements that were once the norm at competitive institutions. The exams have fans, but shift from required to recommended frustrates many counselors, who report applicant confusion.
A President's Nontraditional Admissions Pitch
Throwing money in the air, hanging out with the mascot and humor are all part of the strategy for the leader of Northern State.
Professors Challenge Part of ‘U.S. News’ Formula
They say the rankings pay lip service to the value of full-time professors but reward institutions that may offer minimal pay to adjuncts.
More Colleges Let Applicants Self-Report Test Scores
Washington University in St. Louis joins movement, a year after Colby and the University of Chicago.
The Week in Admissions News
Defending the liberal arts; call for testing flexibility for international applicants; foreign students and graduate STEM enrollment.