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Government Student Aid Policy

Parent PLUS Loans a ‘Double-Edged Sword’ for Black Families

As more families with fewer resources turn to Parent PLUS loans to afford higher education, policy makers need to seek broader reforms to improve college affordability, a new study says.

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Admissions Traditional-Age

Without a Preference, Amherst Legacy Admits Fell From 11% to 6%

This is the first year in which they did not receive a preference.

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Admissions Traditional-Age

Columbia U Drops Out of ‘U.S. News’ Undergraduate Rankings

Its move could encourage other colleges to do the same. Three have acted this year.

Opinion
Views

Ethical College Admissions: Vanity Fare

What does a critique of college admissions really say, asks Jim Jump.

Admissions

The Week in Admissions News

Public is skeptical of affirmative action, poll suggests; tough choices on the federal budget; UNC medical school and diversity; defining liberal education.

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Admissions

Why Students Opt Not to Enroll

Students in a new survey cite concerns about academic preparation, mental health and affordability. Many say college isn’t worth it.

Quick Takes

Columbia U Drops Out of ‘U.S. News’ Undergraduate Rankings

Columbia University is dropping out of the undergraduate rankings of U.S. News & World Report. The university’s law and medical...
Opinion
Letters

The Benefits of Student Swapping

Without it, wealthy students would just enroll in the flagships in their home states, making no more room for low-income students.