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Are Recommendation Letters a Form of Discrimination?
Most four-year colleges require them for admission, but some say they favor wealthy, white students.
The Week in Admissions News
Parent sentenced; governor seeks to help Berkeley; NCAA warms to test optional; report on what families don’t know; Purdue’s gender gaps.
A Pathway Out of Intergenerational Poverty
Paul Quinn College surprised more than 400 high school seniors who were visiting the campus with offers of admission for them and their family members.
Recruiting International Students in a New Era
"Recruiting International Students in a New Era" is a new print-on-demand editorial compilation from Inside Higher Ed. The free collection...
Eliminate Private Schools
Farhan Mahin received a great education at a private school, but he argues for the elimination of all of them.
A Pathway Out of Intergenerational Poverty
Paul Quinn College surprised more than 400 high school seniors who were visiting the campus with offers of admission for them and their family members.
Enrollment Freeze Looms at Berkeley
A community group opposes UC Berkeley’s plans for expansion, citing the impact on local neighborhoods. Now, amid an ongoing legal battle, Berkeley may have to cut enrollment by 3,050 incoming students.
Does Calculus Count Too Much in Admissions?
New report suggests it does, and admissions association agrees. So do a lot of mathematicians.