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Repressive Experiences 'Rare but Real' in China Studies

First-of-its-kind survey of China scholars seeks to quantify just how frequently they encounter repressive actions by the Chinese state intended to stop or circumscribe their research. A majority say self-censorship is a problem.
Opinion

Asian Americans at Harvard: Welcome to Campus

A lawsuit joined by the U.S. Justice Department distorts the way admissions works, writes Julie J. Park.

Justice Department Backs Suit on Harvard Admissions

U.S. formally joins litigation that says university discriminates against Asian American applicants, raising the stakes in an already contentious legal battle.

Stanford Won't Boast About Applications or Admit Rates Any More

Could this be a small step toward curbing hysteria and hype in the admissions process?

The Week in Admissions News

A student visa and a dream denied; impact of divorce; a resignation in Washington.

A Med School Admissions Dean's Ouster

Columbia students and alumni protest a resignation that they say was forced.

The SAT Mess That's Not Going Away

Class action suit says College Board's use of recycled questions hurt all test takers. Some push for scores from August to be abandoned; advocates for international students say they are being scapegoated.

Colleges Balk as California Suspends GI Bill Eligibility

Court temporarily blocks state agency's action denying Missouri colleges' ability to offer aid to veterans. Colleges elsewhere also affected by agency's rulings.