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In Texas, Questioning Powers
Feb 13, 2015
An investigation of the University of Texas at Austin finds the president likely swayed admissions decisions to aid well-connected applicants. Everybody does it, President Bill Powers said.
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More Pressure Than Ever: The 2014 Survey of College and University Admissions Directors

Sept. 18, 2014: Inside Higher Ed's 2014 2014 Survey of College and University Admissions Officers explored the perspectives and opinions of campus admissions and enrollment leaders on a range of pressing issues. Download a copy of the survey report here.

The survey was conducted in conjunction with researchers from Gallup. Inside Higher Ed regularly surveys key higher ed professionals on a range of topics.

On Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. Eastern, Inside Higher Ed will present a free webinar to discuss the results of the survey. Sign up here.

The Inside Higher Ed survey of admissions directors was made possible in part by advertising from ELS Educational Services, Jenzabar, Liaison International, and Perceptive Software.

Booklets

Educating Nontraditional Students

"Educating Nontraditional Students" is a free compilation of articles -- in print-on-demand format -- about strategies for recruiting, retaining and graduating nontraditional students. The articles involve a wide range of institutions, the use of technology and different curricular approaches.

This booklet is part of a series of such compilations that Inside Higher Ed is publishing on a range of topics.

On Thursday, September 11 at 1 p.m. Eastern, Inside Higher Ed editors Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman will conduct a free webinar to talk about the issues raised in the booklet's articles. To register for the webinar, please click here.

This booklet was made possible in part by the financial support of SmartDegree.

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Study finds impact of attending poor high school follows one to college
January 27, 2014

Study finds long-term impact on college grades, even for those near top of their high school class, of attending disadvantaged institutions.

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Essay calling for the Common Application to focus on only some parts of the application
January 24, 2014

Jim Wolfston says that it should focus on basic information (which should be common to all colleges) and that colleges should then design applications that reflect their values and help students express themselves.

 

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Admissions leaders gather and consider how to define merit
January 17, 2014

Admissions leaders gather to consider how to promote broader definitions of worthiness and more diversity in their classes -- all while dealing with the pressures of money and rankings.

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Study documents impact of 'quality of life' rankings of colleges
January 16, 2014

New study finds that "quality of life" rankings of colleges have an impact on the number of applicants and the enrollment of highly qualified students.

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Syracuse, after refusing to play the rankings game, may care again
January 6, 2014

After years of decisions that increased diversity but didn't help it in the rankings, Syracuse University might start caring again.

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Common Application prepares for big test of its tech fixes
December 30, 2013

For many competitive colleges, deadlines this week will result in surge of applications. Common App system is much improved from a rough fall, but some admissions offices aren't taking any chances.

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Most presidents doubt Obama's plan to promote affordable higher education
December 16, 2013

Gallup/Inside Higher Ed poll of college presidents find that most doubt many aspects of the president's plan to make college more affordable.

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Professor suspended after taking vow of silence, even in class
December 13, 2013

Naropa professor, suspended for not speaking at all, even in class, says he's being punished for speaking out previously about diversity issues.

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Study finds that high schoolers who are physically attractive are more likely to complete college
December 13, 2013

High schoolers who are physically attractive are more likely than others to complete college, study finds.

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College Board pushes back revised SAT by one year
December 3, 2013

The new test will debut in 2016, not 2015. Will it lose more market share to the ACT before the launch?

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