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Admissions, Athletics and the Academic Index

To understand how the recent scam departed from conventional procedures for monitoring the role of athletics in admissions, it's worth examining the Ivy League conference, writes John R. Thelin.

New Push for Test Optional

More colleges are ending requirements that applicants submit SAT or ACT. It's not the admissions scandal, but about diversity concerns and may be a Chicago impact.

Where Do Colleges Recruit? Wealthy and White High Schools

Study finds public universities that recruit out of state focus on high schools that serve wealthy students.

Latest Fallout From Admissions Scandal

Yale revokes admission of student in scandal; new verification at Stanford; indictment for money laundering; legislation in California; USC faculty speak out; "SNL" takes on admissions scandal.

The Week in Admissions News

Flaws with net price calculators; Chinese students; challenges for small private colleges.

Harvard's Admitted Class Has Record Share of Asian Americans

Gains have been steady over a decade, but increase is large this year as federal judge considers lawsuit over affirmative action.

Auctioning Off College Admissions Spots

LinkedIn post by employee of Harvard Management Company infuriates many -- and is removed. But is it a sign of the times that people are saying auctions might be fairer than current system?
Opinion

Beyond Scandal to Opportunity

We must put an end to the admissions madness that leaves students exhausted, parents frustrated and poorer families feeling they can’t compete, argues David Coleman.