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How to Limit College Applications

A private high school imposes a limit on how many colleges its students can apply to -- nine -- and says it works.

The Week in Admissions News

FAFSA for all; cutthroat culture; New Jersey aims for free; overlap in labor market returns for diplomas and degrees.
Opinion

Ultimate Villain of Varsity Blues? Selfish and Shortsighted Universities

The tendency of America's most famous universities to prioritize elegant campus life over learning has created the cutthroat culture at the core of the admissions scandal, Ryan Craig writes.

More Scrutiny of Legacy Admissions

Michael Bloomberg's higher education plan and controversial remarks by Northwestern's president have renewed scrutiny of colleges giving children of alumni preferential treatment in admissions.

The Week in Admissions News

The missing middle class; Bloomberg's take on higher education; Southern California announces financial aid changes; March SAT called off for China; mental health.