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Rejected at Common App
After a difficult year with technology glitches, board decides that it's time for a new executive director. Outgoing leader of group says he is being treated as a scapegoat.
Opinion
Striking the Right Match
"Undermatching" and poor matching are much broader problems in education than emphasis on competitive college admissions suggests, writes Elaine Tuttle Hansen. It's time to look at the entire educational system.
'Virtually No Difference'
Large study finds nearly identical academic performance by students who submitted and didn't submit SAT or ACT scores at test-optional colleges.
College VP Inflated Stats
Flagler admits that it altered test scores, grades and class ranks of new students, and a senior official resigns after he acknowledges making the changes.
An Hour Makes a Difference
A simple intervention can dramatically decrease the academic achievement gap for first-generation college students, study finds.
AP Growth and Inequities
College Board shows growth in Advanced Placement program, along with growth in those who don't do well on the exams and continued racial gaps.
Opinion
Extending the Transcript
Matthew Pittinsky says it's time for a different kind of record of what goes on in college.
Art vs. Endowment
Randolph College -- disregarding policies of museum groups -- sells masterpiece painting for $25.5 million.