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Is Econ STEM?
Some economics departments are reclassifying their programs as STEM fields, in part to make them more attractive to international students.
$1.5 Million to Get Into an Ivy
Lawsuit reveals just how much a college consulting service will charge for its services.
Why a College Ended Admissions by Test Score
A few dozen students a year who were meeting the SAT requirement were in the bottom half of their high school classes and didn't perform well in college.
Suicide Note Calls Out Pressure on Students
Death of a 16-year-old at a competitive high school in California leaves many asking whether too much is being asked of students.
The Week in Admissions News
Humanities grads are employed and like their work; questioning use of metrics in admissions; free tuition program at Madison; "Macron effect."
Questions Abound on Business School Rankings
Temple removes itself from more rankings, but it is not the only university to have M.B.A. statistics challenged.
College Applications as High School Graduation Requirement
New Mexico legislation seeks to require high school students to apply to at least one college.
Are Admissions Gatekeepers Diverse Enough?
Article renews debate over whether too-narrow definitions of merit and too-homogeneous admissions staffing limit the diversity of those who are admitted.