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Flawed Survey on the 'Liberal Arts'
Studies that don't clearly define key terms reinforce misunderstanding rather than guiding students and families.
What Are the Liberal Arts?
New study shows most high school seniors have little idea.
Ethical College Admissions: A Shortcut
Jim Jump writes that the debate over calculus reminds him of the questions that are raised about rankings.
Why Some Professors Don’t Post PDFs by Marginalized Scholars
Altmetrics track how scholarly works are discussed, shared, read and reused online. Such real-time feedback may especially matter for underrepresented and early-career researchers, though the metrics have limitations.
The Week in Admissions News
Transfer enrollments continue to fall; international applications grow; Democrats want more help for parents; stay for Yeshiva University lifted.
New Trial Ordered for Ex-Coach in Admissions Scandal
Judge says conviction may have been based on faulty evidence.
What admissions directors think of affirmative action, SATs, legacies and more
The 2022 Inside Higher Ed Survey of College and University Admissions Directors arrives at a time of significant change for...
The Needs and Preferences of Fully Online Learners
Students who actively choose virtual programs because their work or family lives demand it are more satisfied with their online studies than they were before the pandemic, a new survey finds.