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Restore the Purpose of the Common Application
Jim Wolfston says that it should focus on basic information (which should be common to all colleges) and that colleges should then design applications that reflect their values and help students express themselves.
Who Defines Merit?
Admissions leaders gather to consider how to promote broader definitions of worthiness and more diversity in their classes -- all while dealing with the pressures of money and rankings.
Students Just Want to Be Happy
New study finds that "quality of life" rankings of colleges have an impact on the number of applicants and the enrollment of highly qualified students.
About-Face on Rankings
After years of decisions that increased diversity but didn't help it in the rankings, Syracuse University might start caring again.
Big Test for Common App
For many competitive colleges, deadlines this week will result in surge of applications. Common App system is much improved from a rough fall, but some admissions offices aren't taking any chances.
Dubious of Obama Plan
Gallup/Inside Higher Ed poll of college presidents find that most doubt many aspects of the president's plan to make college more affordable.
Looks Matter
High schoolers who are physically attractive are more likely than others to complete college, study finds.
The First Cohort
AT&T employees, men and domestic students dominate the first cohort of Georgia Tech's new fully online master's degree program.