Admissions

The rules are different, putting counselors in an awkward situation, writes Jim Jump.

By Jim Jump

A new report finds the middle class is heavily underrepresented at elite private colleges -- and boosting low- and middle-income student representation at such colleges could increase U.S. income mobility.

Initiative aimed at increasing Pell-eligible student enrollment at high-performing colleges is doing well. But a sudden plateau in progress shows hard choices colleges may need to make to move forward.

Why not give extra points on the SAT?

Loyola New Orleans has an unusual approach to yield.

With decision by Harvey Mudd, only MIT requires all students to submit SAT Subject Tests. And MIT is looking at its policy.

Is it time to end them or extend them? Jim Jump considers the issues.

By Jim Jump