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Sudden Changes, Sudden Opportunities

When a college closes or decides not to admit a full freshman class, the admissions ecosystem changes.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: The Walking Dead(lines)

What does it mean when application deadlines keep getting moved back, asks Jim Jump.
Opinion

When the Applicant Is the Son of an Academic

Terri Givens writes that watching her son go through the application process gives her new worries about those who don't have access to information and guidance on the process.

The Shutdown's Lingering Effects on Research

Top officials at research institutions make case for long-term funding deal and say the effects of the shutdown will last for weeks or months.

Underrepresented Students, Unintended Consequences

Two prominent researchers say some selective colleges have responded to pressure to hit national benchmarks for enrolling low-income students -- in ways that hurt other needy students who are equally academically worthy.

The Week in Admissions News

Another case of incorrect admissions offers; warnings about college closures; cut in scholarships for Palestinians.

Are Global Rankings Damaging Universities?

Article that disappeared (and that has attracted more attention since disappearing) raises questions about Singapore's emphasis on rankings.

DNA Testing, Race and an Admissions Lawsuit

Federal judge allows to proceed a suit in which white student says an admissions officer told her she might improve her odds of getting into medical school by discovering Native American or African American lineage.