Admissions

New research tries to shift discussion beyond enrollment rates to the actual experience of male and female students in college.

Dueling studies arrive -- one seeing colleges moving away from consideration of race and one drawing attention to the use of race.

U. of Michigan will admit a small number of law students without the normal standardized test. Some see a significant shift. Some see an effort to game the rankings. Michigan sees neither.

At admissions officers' meeting, study suggesting more skepticism of standardized tests is widely praised. Authors debate next steps while more colleges show interest in going test-optional.

Organizer of campaign against U.S. News gives admissions officers preview of system that seeks to make the search for a college educational and to put the emphasis on learning, not prestige.

While only a few colleges eliminated the controversial practice, some institutions and applicants may be moderating their use. Of course, new controversial practices are emerging.

Panel convened by admissions group finds that many colleges could and should operate without standardized testing.

Study of white medical students finds link between institutional demographics and perceptions of ability to care for diverse populations.