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Rejected Asian Applicant Drops Complaints
Education Department ends inquiry into why Harvard and Princeton turned down one student. Broader review of Princeton's policies continues.
East Asian Advantage
Students whose families came to the U.S. from China, Japan or Korea are more likely than others to take SAT courses -- and to benefit from them with higher scores, study finds.
Fewer Students, Higher Standards
Johnson C. Smith is in transition, focusing efforts in increasing rigor and evaluating the curriculum.
Ending Aid for the 'Average'
LSU ends a major scholarship program for alumni children -- deciding it can no longer afford to favor a group based on birth instead of need or ability.
Missing Elements
Survey finds that high school counselors think their schools are not succeeding in key areas to promote college readiness and attendance.
A Challenge to Enrollment Managers
Admissions group invites a critic to address its members, who get an earful about policies that disadvantage low-income students. But campus leaders earn more blame.
Rigor or Snobbery?
Philosophy professor's research raises the question of why top doctoral programs seem to favor students from a small subset of undergraduate programs.
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.