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The Week in Admissions News
Continued anger at Wake Forest; Trump's agenda for the Higher Ed Act; another closure; FAFSA filings.
Opinion
Do We Really Know the "Rich Kids"?
The admissions scandal reveals that, rather than stereotype them, academe must take a better look at children of affluence, argues Billie Wright Dziech.
Opinion
Ethical College Admissions: Selective Admission and March Madness
Jim Jump considers the similarities and differences between getting into a top college and winning the NCAA tournament.
Opinion
To Reform Admissions, End Obsession With Prestige
It's time to focus on the root cause of the scandal, writes W. Kent Barnds.
Trump Signs Broad Executive Order
President delivers on promise to punish colleges that don't show they guarantee free speech on campus, and includes language on outcomes data and risk sharing. But it's unclear what force it will carry.
Opinion
When Their Kids Don’t Make the Cut
The rich cheat to get ahead in college admissions, but celebrities and CEOs aren’t the only ones playing the game, writes Jessica Calarco.
Few Options for Argosy Graduate Students
In the aftermath of closure, Argosy University graduate and doctoral students have difficulty transferring to new universities.
Opinion
The Admission Cheating Scam: What’s Next?
We should trade outrage and disgust for promise and opportunity, argues Rick Dalton.