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How They Really Get In

Study of the most competitive colleges finds that "holistic" admissions policies look very different at different colleges -- and that some kinds of applicants may compete only against each other.

Discounting Heads

NACUBO's survey of discount rates finds another increase, but a surprising enrollment drop at many private institutions could be a threat to balanced budgets.

Parents: Help or Hindrance?

A study finds that, contrary to popular belief, significant parental involvement in students' college life isn't always a bad thing.

Suit Against New York Law Rejected

A suit alleging fraudulent admissions statistics at New York Law School has been dismissed, marking the first ruling of several cases alleging inflated employment and salary data.

Reframing the Agent Debate

Admissions leaders -- charged with resolving a major ethics debate -- hear reports on how other countries handle the issue, consider inconsistencies of U.S. policy and ask a lot of tough questions.

The Rise of Differential Tuition

In public higher education, growing number of institutions charge based on major or class year.

Rejected Asian Applicant Drops Complaints

Education Department ends inquiry into why Harvard and Princeton turned down one student. Broader review of Princeton's policies continues.

East Asian Advantage

Students whose families came to the U.S. from China, Japan or Korea are more likely than others to take SAT courses -- and to benefit from them with higher scores, study finds.