Admissions

Woman called police on two Native American brothers she believed were not really part of the group, but who were doing nothing wrong. To many, incident illustrates the hostility facing minority students in higher education, including admissions process.

Graduate programs, not just undergraduate colleges, need to think about whether they need standardized admissions tests and whether they are using them in appropriate ways, write Julie R. Posselt and Casey W. Miller.

What was once viewed as the crucial date in the admissions calendar -- a date that is attracting more attention than ever -- isn't that important at many colleges that serve low-income students.

Modest gains reported from China and India.

The scandal involving the treatment of students from Nepal is among the worst in college admissions, writes Jim Jump.

Prominent psychologist apologizes and resigns as journal editor over allegations of aggressive self-citation and more.

Studies at individual colleges back the idea that the policies lead to more diversity, without a loss of academic success.