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The Admissions Essay Is Back
As Bard restores idea of writing your way into college, we offer a look at its essay prompts, and others. Are colleges asking the right questions? Was Kant correct about dishonesty? And how cool is the mantis shrimp?
Affirming Affirmative Action
Obama administration tells colleges they need not change policies in light of recent Supreme Court decision.
Flat SAT Scores
Racial and income gaps remain. ACT gains more market share in college admissions testing.
Giving Agents the OK
Association of admissions officers lifts its ban on the use of commissioned agents in international student recruitment.
Validation Required
As Washington & Lee has its statistics questioned, admissions association responds to incidents of colleges reporting false data to entities that compile rankings.
Cost Tipping Point?
Perhaps college costs are not too high, panelist tells crowd at conference of admissions counselors.
Hints on the New SAT
College Board president suggests a new approach to the writing test and pledges that other changes will make test prep less of a factor.
Talk Turns to Agents
At annual National Association for College Admission Counseling meeting, members discuss a pending vote to permit the use of commissioned agents in international student recruiting.