Admissions

A research paper renews the debate over who is really helped by rankings. Experts weigh in on the arguments.

Despite the frequent loss of credits, transferring from a community college to a university is less expensive than starting at a four-year institution, a new study finds.

American students -- at record numbers -- are accepting offers of admissions from Canadian universities. So are students from other parts of the world.

John M. Burdick provides an insider’s view as to why he thinks the New York State Excelsior Scholarship isn’t actually giving students free college.

Natasha K. Warikoo, the author of a new book about diversity and admissions, reflects on helping her son apply to a private school while she was reviewing applicants to a graduate program.

New book shows the impact of grades, test scores, race and gender on admission to competitive colleges.