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To Find the Best Fit, Ignore the Rankings
Stanford study finds that U.S. News and other rankings are based on factors that don't actually reflect what students and parents say they want in a college.
The Week in Admissions News
Barrier for low-income students; colleges that succeed with Latinx students; MOOC-inspired master's programs.
What High Schoolers Don't Know About Tuition Rates
Most do not know what they would pay to attend a public four-year institution in their home state, study finds.
Dueling Rallies on Eve of Harvard Trial
As a judge gets ready to hear the evidence, defenders and critics of affirmative action eye the broader audience and politics of the dispute.
Ethical College Admissions: Showdown on Affirmative Action
The case is about much more than Harvard, writes Jim Jump.
Opinion
Defending Idaho's Direct Admissions Program
Matt Freeman clarifies how Idaho's Direct Admissions program works and serves residents of the state.
New Bar for Serving Hispanic Students
Beginning in January, the group will issue a "Seal of Excelencia" to colleges that meet a series of data-driven benchmarks on their commitment to ensuring that Latinx students succeed.
The Next Generation of Students
"The Next Generation of Students" is a new compilation of articles from Inside Higher Ed. You may download a free...