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Win for Affirmative Action
Appeals court backs U. of Texas at Austin's consideration of race in admissions, but appeal is likely headed back to Supreme Court.
Merit, Diversity and Grad Admissions
Scholar goes behind scenes to observe professors decide whom to admit to top Ph.D. programs. She finds that GRE and grades dominate first winnowing, while diversity comes into play later.
In Your Face
Two Boston institutions have launched unusual marketing campaigns in an attempt to draw notice in a crowded market.
LinkedIn to M.B.A. Admissions
Cornell's business school offers new application that lets prospective students submit their LinkedIn profiles.
The Younger International Student
A rapid growth in the number of international students seeking American high school diplomas creates new recruiting opportunities for colleges.
Troubles at Embark
A company that helps leading graduate and professional schools handle applications has owed millions and misled its clients about why they're not getting their money, lawsuit alleges.
Discount Escalation
Private college discount rates continue to rise, and some worry about the long-term impact.
U.K. Crackdown on Visa Fraud
The Home Office revokes the right to host foreign students for 3 universities and 57 private colleges and launches a criminal investigation into widespread English language testing fraud at Educational Testing Service centers.