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Not Exactly Free
John M. Burdick provides an insider’s view as to why he thinks the New York State Excelsior Scholarship isn’t actually giving students free college.
Challenges in Enrollment
May 16, 2017 -- "Challenges in Enrollment" is a print-on-demand collection of articles, the latest in Inside Higher Ed's series...
Tough Year for Midwestern Liberal Arts Colleges
For some institutions that would typically have their classes set by now, application numbers were disappointing and deposits have lagged. "June 1 may be the new May 1."
Experts at High Schools and Colleges React to Radical Reform Plan
Some praise plan offered by more than 100 elite private schools to kill high school transcripts and reform college admissions. Others are dubious.
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Ethical College Admissions: Leadership
Are admissions offices obsessed with leadership skills among applicants? Should they be? Jim Jump considers the issues.
A Busy Week in Admissions News
Critique of b-school rankings; year two of Maine's efforts to draw out-of-state students; promoting transfer; rising discount rates; and the latest coffee-college partnership.
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Inherent Flaws
Natasha K. Warikoo, the author of a new book about diversity and admissions, reflects on helping her son apply to a private school while she was reviewing applicants to a graduate program.
'Who Gets In?'
New book shows the impact of grades, test scores, race and gender on admission to competitive colleges.