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The Week in Admissions News
A fight over AP Psychology; Foxx bill on student loans; U of Arkansas eliminates diversity office.
What Could Colleges Do Without Affirmative Action?
Could percentage plans work? What about admitting more transfer students from community colleges?
Offering Guaranteed Admission
The Transfer Student Success and Equity Intensive is producing more equitable transfer outcomes.
Republicans Unveil Sweeping Higher Education Legislation
Although not likely to become law anytime soon, the package of bills shows that Senate Republicans are ready to step up to the plate on higher education policy.
Parent PLUS Loans a ‘Double-Edged Sword’ for Black Families
As more families with fewer resources turn to Parent PLUS loans to afford higher education, policy makers need to seek broader reforms to improve college affordability, a new study says.
Columbia U Drops Out of ‘U.S. News’ Undergraduate Rankings
Its move could encourage other colleges to do the same. Three have acted this year.
Ethical College Admissions: Vanity Fare
What does a critique of college admissions really say, asks Jim Jump.
The Week in Admissions News
Public is skeptical of affirmative action, poll suggests; tough choices on the federal budget; UNC medical school and diversity; defining liberal education.