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Amherst Eliminates Legacy Preferences

The college will also boost its financial aid awards to leave “no doubt that a world-class education is within reach for students from all income groups.”

New Law Threatens International Recruiting Model

A ban on incentive-based recruitment could have big implications for how colleges recruit international students.

UNC Wins Affirmative Action Case, for Now

Federal judge backs university’s consideration of race in admissions. But appeals are expected, and the Supreme Court has yet to decide whether it will hear the Harvard case.

Do Applicants Lie About Their Race?

Some college applicants do lie about their race, survey finds.

The Week in Admissions News

Smith College improves aid offerings; staffing shortages in dining halls; California law on tampons; challenges of income-driven repayment; new free speech group; resource on mental health.
Opinion

Making Recommendation Letters Even More Meaningless

Rebecca Vidra knew recommendation letters as a recipient of them, but not as the mother of an applicant.

ACT Scores Fell During Pandemic

And 375,000 fewer students took the exam.

Another Admissions Scandal… at USC

Ex-dean at Southern California accused of offering student admission to a graduate program, full-tuition scholarship and a professorship in exchange for funding from a Los Angeles County politician.