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If You Make Them Laugh, Will They Apply?
Colleges bombard bright high school students with pitches. Will an unexpected bit of humor motivate them to look more seriously at an institution?
The Week in Admissions News
Admissions leaders assure anti-gun protesters; anger over email from College Board; growth for AP program.
Admissions Leaders Take a Stand
Some school districts have threatened to suspend students who join protests for tougher gun laws. Admissions leaders at MIT and elsewhere tell applicants such suspensions won't be held against them.
Who Votes in QS Rankings?
People who are not academics are invited to vote. QS says it weeds them out after they do so.
3 More Instances of False Data in ‘U.S. News’ Rankings
University of Florida and University of South Florida lose rankings in nursing. Sam Houston loses ranking in education.
The Week in Admissions News
New criticism of legacy admissions; fear of Chinese students; bias against Asian universities; work-study winners and losers.
Is Econ STEM?
Some economics departments are reclassifying their programs as STEM fields, in part to make them more attractive to international students.
$1.5 Million to Get Into an Ivy
Lawsuit reveals just how much a college consulting service will charge for its services.