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How to Limit College Applications
A private high school imposes a limit on how many colleges its students can apply to -- nine -- and says it works.
Higher Ed Deal in the Works?
Senator Lamar Alexander says a bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act should pass the education committee in about a month, to give it time to get through Congress this year.
Coronavirus Quarantines and More
Spread of coronavirus in California, Oregon and Washington triggers student quarantines. American Physical Society cancels annual meeting, colleges cancel more overseas programs and players' group calls for possibly holding March Madness tournament without fans.
Santa Cruz Fires Striking TAs
Graduate workers' union says 82 students won't get spring teaching appointments over ongoing strike.
2 Notable Sentences in Admissions Scandal
A coach and a parent receive jail terms.
Trump Administration Endorses Appeal of Harvard Ruling
Brief comes in affirmative action case.
The Week in Admissions News
FAFSA for all; cutthroat culture; New Jersey aims for free; overlap in labor market returns for diplomas and degrees.
Berkeley Sets Fundraising Sights High
The university's ambitious $6 billion fundraising campaign is among the largest by a public higher ed institution.