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Affirmative Action Suit Against Yale Is Dropped

Justice Department wanted out of the case. But private group vows to sue the university.

Early-Decision, Early-Action Applications Fall

Despite record totals in the Ivies and other competitive colleges, they are dropping at most institutions.
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Opinion

Merit and Equity for 4-Year College Enrollments

Without tests, it will be much harder to judge colleges' efforts at promoting equity, writes Don Hossler.

The Week in Admissions News

Layoffs at the College Board; waiting for the ACT; 30th parent to plead guilty; AP testing; research on cheating; Biden's higher ed team; hate crimes and Black colleges.

Checking Social Media

A growing number of admissions officers believe it is "fair game" to scope out students' feeds, survey finds.

‘The Agile College’

Nathan D. Grawe is back with a book updating projected demand for college enrollment -- and discussing strategies to adapt to mounting pressures.

The Full Story on Admissions

You may be reading about record application totals, but they are largely going to the institutions that already have plenty. Other colleges are not doing well. Common App data point to declines from low-income students.

The Week in Admissions News

Survey of students; parents and loans; Auburn's COVID-19 testing policy; aid for undocumented students.