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Do Law Schools Need a Second Ranking From 'U.S. News'?

Some fear an emphasis on faculty publications is the last thing law schools and students need.

The Economic Gains (Yes, Gains) of a Liberal Arts Education

Sure, engineers earn more, but new study shows that liberal arts college grads are doing just fine and seeing economic mobility -- and that much of what is said about graduates of these programs is not backed by evidence.

More AP Success; Racial Gaps Remain

More students than ever are earning scores that can translate into college credit, but results are mixed for some groups.

Application Growth Finally Slows at U of California

Even as selective colleges in many parts of the country report increases, system sees application decline -- after years of increases. Some of the private colleges in the state with large in-state student populations (and ability to focus on minority students) see growth.

The Week in Admissions News

Art college shakeout; dual enrollment; student loans at community colleges.

Conservative. Traditional. Expensive.

Survey of prospective students and their parents offers insight into how they view Roman Catholic colleges. Many are open to them but generally aren't choosing institutions because of their Catholic character.

When Colleges Seek Diversity Through Photoshop

Doctoring photographs to appear more inclusive may not end well. But colleges historically are more diverse in their admissions materials than they are in real life.