Admissions

Catharine Bond Hill, a leading economist of higher education, says policy changes -- by the government and colleges -- could make a difference. She urges many colleges to grow in size to admit more students.

Jim Jump considers contradictory indications of what the public thinks about affirmative action … and how students are admitted.

Security problems are blamed. Some say the test was for sale in advance of scheduled administration.

An executive order linking federal research funds to free speech would be on firm ground historically and statutorily, as well as long overdue, write Frederick M. Hess and Grant Addison.

Nearly three-fourths of those surveyed by Pew oppose consideration of race in admissions. Only 7 percent say it should be a major factor -- and 8 percent each say legacy status or athletic ability should be a major factor.

The ethical issues raised by the Wake Forest controversy are complicated, writes Jim Jump.

Survey notes that those who enroll at elite colleges have very different priorities from those who enroll elsewhere.