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When Colleges Seek Diversity Through Photoshop
Doctoring photographs to appear more inclusive may not end well. But colleges historically are more diverse in their admissions materials than they are in real life.
Opinion
Ethical College Admissions: The Walking Dead(lines)
What does it mean when application deadlines keep getting moved back, asks Jim Jump.
Opinion
When the Applicant Is the Son of an Academic
Terri Givens writes that watching her son go through the application process gives her new worries about those who don't have access to information and guidance on the process.
The Week in Admissions News
Hampshire's small incoming class; law school rules; subdegree programs.
Understanding the Decline in M.B.A. Applications
Political environment and improved job market are discouraging potential applicants, survey finds.
Sudden Changes, Sudden Opportunities
When a college closes or decides not to admit a full freshman class, the admissions ecosystem changes.
The Shutdown's Lingering Effects on Research
Top officials at research institutions make case for long-term funding deal and say the effects of the shutdown will last for weeks or months.
Underrepresented Students, Unintended Consequences
Two prominent researchers say some selective colleges have responded to pressure to hit national benchmarks for enrolling low-income students -- in ways that hurt other needy students who are equally academically worthy.