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The Week in Admissions News
Making the case for the liberal arts; a Kayak for credentials; Columbia law will accept GRE.
The Slow, Steady Erosion of SAT Subject Tests
Colleges continue to drop requirements that were once the norm at competitive institutions. The exams have fans, but shift from required to recommended frustrates many counselors, who report applicant confusion.
A President's Nontraditional Admissions Pitch
Throwing money in the air, hanging out with the mascot and humor are all part of the strategy for the leader of Northern State.
Professors Challenge Part of ‘U.S. News’ Formula
They say the rankings pay lip service to the value of full-time professors but reward institutions that may offer minimal pay to adjuncts.
More Colleges Let Applicants Self-Report Test Scores
Washington University in St. Louis joins movement, a year after Colby and the University of Chicago.
The Week in Admissions News
Defending the liberal arts; call for testing flexibility for international applicants; foreign students and graduate STEM enrollment.
When Application Essay ‘Help’ Crosses a Line
Should college applicants (who can afford it) spend thousands of dollars for coaching on what to write? Are those who take their money just doing a better (and less visible) job than are many parents?
Black Students at Cornell Reconsider Demand on Admissions
Group says it understands the reactions of those concerned over request for a focus on black students who are not the children of recent immigrants.