Admissions

New report brings survey data from students, agents and institutions to bear on the debate over the use of commissioned agents in international recruitment.

Education researchers raise concerns that the Obama college ratings plan may harm underprivileged and minority students.

University adds optional application essay on sexual orientation and gender identity.

With scrutiny of affirmative action rising, colleges and governments need fresh approaches to helping low-income and minority students attain a higher education, write David Bergeron and Scott Greytak.

With enrollment declining, the president of the University of Southern Maine wants faculty members to call students to make sure they return this fall.

The ACT's annual score report, released today, shows persistent racial achievement gaps and stagnant average scores -- with the majority of test-takers failing to meet college readiness benchmarks.