Admissions

Ethan Sawyer began his coaching business in 2012 and keeps close track of admission writing prompts. Despite yearly fuss over changing prompts, he says the college essay of today is much the same as it was over a decade ago.

Although the model is not as straightforward as some states’ programs, experts in Michigan are hopeful it will make a difference for students who are unsure whether they want to go to college.

As visa refusal rates have risen, simply telling an admitted student they can reapply is insufficient.

By Matthew R. Morley

New data from Common App’s responsibilities and circumstances question—added for all applicants last year—allows students to share the range of extracurricular tasks they perform beyond sports, clubs and volunteer work. 

Nineteen higher education organizations, including several accreditors, are backing the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers’ new campaign...

The Classic Learning Test’s CEO accused the SAT provider of being behind a Texas open records request, but didn’t provide proof. He’s objecting to releasing information and threatened retaliation.

Students face uncertainty, large tuition bills and emotional distress when policy changes strip them of access to in-state tuition prices.

Such scholarships are fairly common, though one international enrollment expert acknowledged that some institutions already had doubts about offering them.