Admissions

William G. Tierney describes the mistakes that brought down the University of Southern California.

Survey finds that more than 20 percent of workers who are members of minority groups are looking to the federal government to prepare them for a changing economy.

As more colleges make submission of SAT or ACT scores optional, the decision on whether to require scores from international applicants can raise a different set of issues.

Egyptian students challenge cancellation of their SAT scores for test security reasons, saying they were not given evidence or opportunity to appeal. College Board says evidence was "overwhelming."

Study links state bans on affirmative action to increased smoking by minority young adults.

Was Conan O'Brien's son admitted to school for mutants?

The policies deserve a careful look, writes Jim Jump.