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The Misguided War on Test Optional
Akil Bello argues defenders of test requirements attack student choice and institutional priority setting.
Fallout From a FAFSA Fiasco
Colleges are pushing back admission deadlines after the latest FAFSA delay. But not all institutions will be affected equally, and many aren’t yet ready to make the call.
Supreme Court Passes on West Point Affirmative Action Case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene in the latest affirmative action legal battle, this time centered on the United...
Temple Waives Tuition for Low-Income Locals
Temple University announced Thursday that it will cover tuition and fees for incoming full-time students from Philadelphia whose family income...
A Call for Deadline Extensions After FAFSA Delay
A coalition of higher ed professional associations and advocacy organizations issued a letter Wednesday urging colleges to extend their typical...
Virginia House Joins Senate in Voting to Ban Legacy Admissions
The Virginia House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Tuesday banning legacy admissions at public colleges and universities, joining the state...
Another ‘Devastating’ FAFSA Delay
Colleges will not receive applicants’ federal aid information until March. They may be forced to push back commitment deadlines, and the delay could discourage low-income students from enrolling.