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Admissions Shocker: Students May Not Be Swayed by Salary Data!

Study finds minimal interest from high school students presented with the data.
Opinion

Principles for Admissions in an Era of Financial Pressure

Alex Posecznick offers some guidelines.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: Tinker, Tailor, College Counselor

Jim Jump considers roles that counselors shouldn’t play, and lines they shouldn’t cross.

(Largely) Shunning White House on Higher Ed Spending

In draft bill, House Republicans reject administration plan to slash research reimbursements, propose increased spending on NIH and college prep programs, and sustain AmeriCorps. Panel would take $3.3 billion from Pell surplus.

Support Grows for Major Shift in Pell

Bipartisan support builds for expanding Pell Grant eligibility to short-term certificates, although some experts worry about quality control and funding.

How Reed Grew International Population in Challenging Year

Letter from college president highlighted approach that made clear that American higher ed doesn't back Trump policies.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: Should a University Have Trade Secrets?

Jim Jump considers why Princeton and other competitive colleges don't want their internal admissions mechanisms shared.
Opinion

How Wealthy Chinese Students Game the System

Burgess Mandella offers an inside look at how the favored in China impress American admissions officers.