Admissions

Survey of prospective students and their parents offers insight into how they view Roman Catholic colleges. Many are open to them but generally aren't choosing institutions because of their Catholic character.

It's time to end any favoritism for alumni children in admissions, writes R. Guru Singh.

The explanations for the changes don't make a lot of sense, writes Jim Jump.

Even as selective colleges in many parts of the country report increases, system sees application decline -- after years of increases. Some of the private colleges in the state with large in-state student populations (and ability to focus on minority students) see growth.

Doctoring photographs to appear more inclusive may not end well. But colleges historically are more diverse in their admissions materials than they are in real life.

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

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.