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Giving 'Gaokao' a Go
The University of San Francisco plans to admit students based on their scores on the Chinese university entrance exam, the gaokao, and an interview. But is that test, with its many flaws, a good tool?
Asians and Affirmative Action
Groups file complaint with Education Department charging that Harvard discriminates against Asian-American applicants.
Buying Outsiders
As public colleges and universities lure out-of-state students with scholarships, are in-state and low-income students losing out?
Admissions Reality Check
NACAC releases annual survey results, which show that most colleges let in most applicants -- and that increases in applications may not translate into more students. Interest in transfer applications is up.
Tipping Point for Trans Admissions?
Smith College will now accept transgender applicants who identify as women. Will other women's colleges follow?
Common Core Gets a Footing
A growing number of states and colleges are beginning to use Common Core-based assessments to determine student placement and college readiness.
Inappropriate Question?
Common Application wants to let colleges ask applicants to name other places they are applying to. Some admissions leaders believe this violates ethics guidelines and will encourage more gaming of the system.
Starbucks Doubles College Effort
Coffee giant extends its tuition program so that it covers four full years. McDonald's provides details of its much smaller plan.