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Hot Button Decisions in California

Governor signs bill to give aid to undocumented students, and rejects bill that would have tried to undo state ban on consideration of race in admissions decisions.

Going Off on Online Rankings

For-profits complain that U.S. News is trying to rank virtual programs by traditional standards that don't fit their student profiles.

Sweet (or Bitter) Taste of Controversy

Bake sale at Berkeley -- with race-based prices -- attracts attention, but most of it has been about the political theater, not the affirmative action bill that was the target of the event.

No More Waiting Around

Admissions counselors, concerned about wait-list abuses, demand a closer look at college practices.

Ambivalent on Agents

At admissions meeting, many remain uncomfortable with a controversial strategy for recruiting international students, but evidence abounds that the practice is growing.

Thanks, but No Thanks

After nearly two years of talks, U.S. News rejects changes to its rankings proposed by admissions association.

A Multi-Part Question

Wording in the Common Application regarding ethnicity is causing headaches for students and institutions trying to gauge diversity.

New Graduate Enrollments Drop

1.1% decline is first since 2003 and appears based largely on decreases in master’s programs in business and education.