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A Brutal Critique of AP Courses
New book, Shortchanged, says the program hurts students and the values of the liberal arts.
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
A new data dashboard is helping college leaders prepare for expected enrollment declines and demographic shifts.
Competitive Colleges Have a Great Admissions Year
Private colleges are boasting about a record year, but most of them will have to wait until May 1.
Is TOEFL Losing Its Edge?
The test will cut more than an hour of time, but not its cost. Duolingo continues to grow.
A 'Faustian Bargain' to Attract Out-of-State Students
A Colorado bill would effectively raise the cap on nonresident students at public colleges, a boon for CU Boulder. It also highlights the state’s convoluted student residency calculus.
Who Are the International Applicants?
New study by the Common Application reveals that many of them are wealthier than other students.
Spring Enrollment Steady, but Not for All Institutions
Preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse show flat enrollment across all sectors of higher education. Enrollment rises at community colleges and in certificate programs, while number of bachelor’s degree–seeking students dips.
The College Board Has Lost Its Way
The problem is much larger than the way it handled the controversy over AP African American Studies, writes Elaine Maimon.