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Another Edge for the Wealthy
Many colleges favor applicants who show "demonstrated interest" -- and the way they measure it puts those without money at a disadvantage, study finds.
The Week in Admissions News
The GOP budget plan, more test-optional colleges, disappearing colleges, aid deadlines.
Who Benefits From Letters of Recommendation?
Experiment at Berkeley and new policy for University of California system provide information on common practice in competitive college admissions.
The Upper Middle Class as ‘Dream Hoarders’ in College Admissions
New book suggests that the upper middle class is stealing opportunity -- including in higher education -- from everyone else.
The Perpetual Debate -- Serious and Symbolic -- on Lotteries and Admissions
Professor’s article revives discussions on fairness and privilege.
Admissions Shocker: Students May Not Be Swayed by Salary Data!
Study finds minimal interest from high school students presented with the data.
Avoiding Awareness Gaps With Promise Programs
Surveys find that language and distance, particularly for small groups of nationalities, can be barriers to raising awareness about Long Beach's popular college promise program.
High School Grades: Higher and Higher
Where is grade inflation the highest? At schools where students are more likely than elsewhere to be wealthier and white. Does this create more inequity and uncertainty in admissions?