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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Georgetown University researchers estimate in a new report that the United States loses billions of dollars annually because of inequities in higher education.

Harvard Wasn't the Only One With Record Numbers of Applicants

For some historically Black colleges, this is a breakthrough year -- despite the long odds created by the pandemic. Morgan State, North Carolina A&T and Spelman are having notable years.

The Week in Admissions News

Four bills to promote transparency; students and racial justice; free community college in Michigan; labor strife at Kenyon; racial slur at Rutgers.

What High School Juniors Think

Only 8 percent of the class hasn't started their college search, survey finds.
Opinion

It's Time for the IRS to Question Legacy Admissions

The practice favors the wealthy and should end, writes Yair Listokin.

The Case for Writing Plainly

New study says scholarly articles that are hard to read don't actually make the author sound smarter, and they get cited less. Authors hope their findings will encourage graduate programs to teach students how to write clearly.

The Changing Face of Science

New data highlight minorities and women in science, along with one particularly understudied group: scientists with disabilities.