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The Week in Admissions News

Ex-dean receives 14-month sentence in rankings scandal; free webcasts on international recruitment; scrutiny for Supreme Court nominee; challenges for ex-prisoners; getting Hispanic students back.

Formerly Imprisoned Students Struggle to Shed Their Past

The stigma of incarceration often complicates admissions, membership in academic organizations and professional licensure, restricting individuals for years after their release from prison.

Common App Again Changes Its Language

More changes to the application are designed to better serve transgender population.

A Legacy Program That’s Different

McDaniel College gives every child or grandchild of alumni $30,000 a year to pay for the college. It gives the same award to children of those who work in K-12 education and community colleges, to veterans and active-duty military.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: Could That Be Me?

Jim Jump wonders, am I “that” guidance counselor?

The Week in Admissions News

Study abroad in a time of war; graduate degrees don’t always pay off; legal education; State of the Union.

Berkeley Must Cap Enrollment

Following California Supreme Court’s decision, university initially said it would have to cut new enrollment by 3,050 but now says it will only lose 400 slots.

Berkeley Must Cap Enrollment, California Supreme Court Says

California’s Supreme Court will not consider an appeal from UC Berkeley, meaning an enrollment cap ordered by a lower court remains in place. The university continues to look for ways around it.