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Affirmative Action: Now More Than Ever

Michael S. Roth discusses why we must resist efforts to restrict affirmative action.

Preparing for Scrutiny

U of Texas prevailed in affirmative action case in large part because of its research. Will other colleges be able to match that analysis? And will legal and political battles change if focus is on rejected Asian-American applicants?

Justice Department Will Target Affirmative Action

Trump administration plans to investigate and sue colleges and universities over admissions practices.

Going All In on Personalized Learning

A $20 million project from National U seeks to combine adaptive courseware, predictive analytics and competency-based learning with a goal of better serving adult students.

The Week in Admissions News

"Demonstrated interest" as another advantage for the wealthy; education for "good jobs," parental help on applications; more.

How Chief Business Officers View Discount Rates

Concern is greater at private than public colleges, but most aren’t expecting to bring the rates down.

Irvine Revokes 500 Admissions Offers

Many suspect they are being punished for the university ending up with a much larger than expected freshman class.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: Meritocracy as Myth

Jim Jump considers the recent debate.