Admissions

The United States ranks low in basic proficiency language and numeracy skills in a survey of 24 countries, even though its citizens are comparatively highly educated.

Survey finds that just 13 percent of international applicants who used education agents knew whether they earned commissions from colleges.

Study suggests that seemingly small expenses may discourage low-income students from applying to more colleges.

As Bard restores idea of writing your way into college, we offer a look at its essay prompts, and others. Are colleges asking the right questions? Was Kant correct about dishonesty? And how cool is the mantis shrimp?

Obama administration tells colleges they need not change policies in light of recent Supreme Court decision.

Racial and income gaps remain. ACT gains more market share in college admissions testing.

Association of admissions officers lifts its ban on the use of commissioned agents in international student recruitment.