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Pinker, Epstein, Soldier, Spy
Steven Pinker's aid in Jeffrey Epstein's legal defense renews criticism of an increasingly divisive public intellectual.
In the U.K., a Surge in Chinese Applicants
The number of Chinese students applying to U.K. universities surges by 30 percent.
Chicago Sees Success by Dropping SAT Requirement
Ten to 15 percent of applicants who were admitted this year did not submit scores.
Opinion
Ethical College Admissions: Beyond Gainful Employment
Were the rules unfair to for-profit higher ed? Jim Jump considers the issues.
The Week in Admissions News
Amazon spending; Texas goes for student aid; battle over Pell Grants.
Admissions Push: After May 1
A lot of colleges don't care about the deadlines but work to attract the right student.
The Downside of Reduced Student Borrowing
New research shows more student borrowing is connected to greater academic success -- at least at community colleges -- and indicates reduced borrowing could lead to higher loan defaults.
How the Critical Interview Became a Major Academic Genre
Under the radar as a form of scholarly writing, it has become ubiquitous, explaining the gnarly terrain of theory and arcane realms of scholarship, writes Jeffrey J. Williams.