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Narrowing the Partisan Divide
New survey shows a partisan divide over higher ed aspirations for children -- that narrows when Republicans and Democrats are given more information. And study finds skepticism of affirmative action.
The Week in Admissions News
A call for competitive colleges to change approach to admissions; a $147,000 one-year master's degree; eliminating undergraduate programs; community college grads and bachelor's attainment.
LSAT vs. GRE: What's Next?
Legal education experts consider fallout from increased interest among law schools in using a test other than the LSAT.
Worst Colleges for Jewish Students? Or Maybe the Best?
A new ranking challenges the way some institutions have been described as hostile or unwelcoming.
Hundreds of Unexpected Freshmen? Irvine Isn't the Only One
University of South Carolina is expecting up to 700 more freshmen than projected. The institution has been scrambling this summer to welcome them all, and no acceptances have been revoked.
Shaking Up Law School Admissions
Georgetown and Northwestern announce they will accept GRE, not just LSAT. But ABA may move in ways that limit the option and that some fear would impede diversity efforts.
The Week in Admissions News
Anger over Justice Department investigation of affirmative action; Irvine admits those whose acceptances it revoked; Rhode Island adopts free community college.
The Non-News of Harvard's Alleged Diversity Breakthrough
Reporters picked up report that university for first time admitted a class that was majority nonwhite. It wasn't the first time, and elite universities in the West have been more diverse than Harvard for years.