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Weighing Perceptions Against Realities of Going to College
A new poll of high school students found that cost has a significant influence on the college they attend, but so do perceptions about the experience they’ll have there.
Affirmative Action Ban Won’t Impact Most Admissions: Report
My Last Rec Letter
The high school counselor’s letter of recommendation is an art form, Jim Jump writes.
Can Free Graduate Tuition Boost Undergrad Enrollment?
Starting next year, Spring Hill College will offer free graduate school tuition to freshmen who complete a bachelor’s degree at the college within four years.
Common App Expands Direct Admissions
Veterans ‘Check the Boxes’ Colleges Now Seek
A growing number of colleges are actively recruiting military service members and veterans and expanding support services for them.
‘U.S. News’ Rankings Erase International Students
About a fifth of the metrics in the new U.S. News rankings exclude international students, Ryan Allen and Tomoko Takahashi write.
AI Med School Rankings Tool Offers Alternative to Traditional Metrics
A resident physician used machine learning to help medical school applicants weigh factors they most care about, such as student diversity and graduate debt.