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The Week in Admissions News
Sentencing of parents for cheating on son’s SAT; courseware to close equity gaps; religion on campus; HBCUs look at satellite campuses; statement in defense of holds.
Opinion
A Partial Lottery for More Equity
The most competitive colleges would benefit if they admitted some students largely by chance, writes Daniel R. Schwarz.
Opinion
Focus on the Basics in Virtual Tours
Colleges should expand online content plus campus visit opportunities, writes educational consultant Matthew Greene.
Williams Expands Financial Aid
College, already known for generous packages, is completely eliminating loans from packages and will no longer require students to work—even in the summer.
A Verdict, but No Clear Victory, for the China Initiative
Jury finds University of Kansas professor guilty in a China Initiative case, but the federal program’s many critics aren’t persuaded.
‘Breaking Ranks’ With ‘U.S. News’
New book offers a harsh critique of the rankings industry and its impact on undergraduate colleges and law schools.
Ex-Coach Convicted in Admissions Scandal
This case brings a close, except for sentencings and appeals, to the Varsity Blues episode.
The Week in Admissions News
Suit charges Rutgers with rigging rankings; loan repayment period extended; Common Application adds 50 colleges; VMI alumni vs. “CRT”; new app for students.