Admissions

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.

One of the more influential and controversial studies of affirmative action in recent years came from Richard H. Sander in...

In wake of scandal and criticism, group toughens stance on conflicts of interest, limits gifts from college officials and bars advertising that could encourage anxiety.

Three weeks ago, a student, a veteran of two tours in Iraq, a sniper who had already dropped out once...