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Michigan Doesn't Consider Legacy Status, Except When It Does

University says that alumni relationships don't get considered, but website suggests otherwise.

When International Applicants Don't Have Documents

Colleges need to consider policies to help students in need, says new analysis from AACRAO.

Admissions Scandal and Pop Culture

Lifetime movie focuses on legacy admissions and revenge. Dr. Dre boasts about daughter getting into USC until critics note his mega-donation. Comedians continue to mine scandal.

Trump Signs Broad Executive Order

President delivers on promise to punish colleges that don't show they guarantee free speech on campus, and includes language on outcomes data and risk sharing. But it's unclear what force it will carry.
Opinion

The Admission Cheating Scam: What’s Next?

We should trade outrage and disgust for promise and opportunity, argues Rick Dalton.
Opinion

When Their Kids Don’t Make the Cut

The rich cheat to get ahead in college admissions, but celebrities and CEOs aren’t the only ones playing the game, writes Jessica Calarco.

Few Options for Argosy Graduate Students

In the aftermath of closure, Argosy University graduate and doctoral students have difficulty transferring to new universities.
Opinion

Creating a Legacy of Fairness in Admissions

Low-income students face many more obstacles to earning a college degree than affluent ones. Preferences for alumni children shouldn’t be among them, argues Peter McPherson.