Admissions

The university's approach to affirmative action does not discriminate against Asian Americans, a federal judge rules.

Nicholas Soodik describes his role as a college counselor.

The Harvard affirmative action ruling provides important lessons on how the university admits students, writes Jim Jump.

Brown follows Princeton in letting departments decide whether to require the admissions test. Twenty-four of them opt out.

Union College in New York attempts to bridge a gap.

The accreditation system worked -- slowly -- for an unusual start-up college aimed at adult students, according to a case study by the American Council on Education.

Move is designed to end pressure from Justice Department, but what will the impact be on the admissions landscape?