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The Week in Admissions News
Admissions and race, a governor’s complaint, college-going rates, challenges for the liberal arts.
'Should I Try to Be Less Asian?'
Experts at NACAC meeting say perceptions of bias against Asian-American applicants, even if false, have an impact.
At University of Texas at Austin, 10% Has Become 6%
With number of high school graduates in the state growing, UT invokes state law that allows flexibility in requirement that top 10 percent be admitted.
Opinion
Ethical College Admissions: Trump and Other Parents Writing What They Shouldn't
Jim Jump writes that parents shouldn’t be finishing any part of their children’s applications.
‘Counseling While White’
At NACAC meeting, attendees consider how largely white makeup of their profession affects students.
Opinion
Why Chief Academic Officers Should Also Be Chief Enrollment Officers
Matthew Poslusny writes that provosts should have responsibility for both recruiting and retaining students.
Opinion
Should We Be Worried About High School Grade Inflation?
James S. Murphy explores the question in light of a recent study on the topic.
A Look in the Mirror
Racism hurts students throughout the college admissions process, leading scholar tells meeting of admissions counselors.