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New York State Launches Direct Admission Plan
New York governor Kathy Hochul is championing an initiative to offer the top 10 percent of the state’s high school...
Is Class-Based Affirmative Action a Pipe Dream?
Since the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions, a chorus of voices has called for an ambitious—but costly—economic alternative.
A Reboot for Rural Recruitment
Washington University in St. Louis is increasing outreach to rural high schools in Missouri and southern Illinois to help diversify the student body.
The New FAFSA Is Here. Or Is It?
After a frustrating year of delays, the new federal aid application launched Dec. 30. But maintenance pauses, glitches and other obstacles have led to a rocky start.
Saint Mary’s Reverses Decision to Admit Trans Women
After several weeks of controversy, Saint Mary’s College, a Roman Catholic women’s institution in Indiana, has reversed its previous decision...
Harvard Early Applications Take a Dive
Early undergraduate applications to Harvard fell by 17 percent this fall, according to data shared by the university. Harvard’s early-action...
Religious Tradition Butts Against Catholic College’s New Trans Policy
A local bishop is at the center of opposition to a decision by Saint Mary’s College, a women’s institution in Indiana, to consider admitting trans women.
A Disruptive Year in Admissions
Inside Higher Ed assesses a year of dramatic change in college admissions and predicts what the landscape might look like in 2024.