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New report brings survey data from students, agents and institutions to bear on the debate over the use of commissioned agents in international recruitment.

University adds optional application essay on sexual orientation and gender identity.

With scrutiny of affirmative action rising, colleges and governments need fresh approaches to helping low-income and minority students attain a higher education, write David Bergeron and Scott Greytak.

The ACT's annual score report, released today, shows persistent racial achievement gaps and stagnant average scores -- with the majority of test-takers failing to meet college readiness benchmarks.

Study questions idea that going to the most competitive college one can get into increases odds of completion.

Amid the national debate about immigrant students, Alexandra W. Logue and Samuel L. Shrank look at academic records -- and find reasons why the U.S. should be pushing to offer opportunities, not kicking people out.