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Next Chapter for Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court's recent decision may not require colleges to change their practices, but it's another sign they need new approaches, writes Matthew Gaertner.
The Agent Impact
American colleges lag Western counterparts in share of international students recruited with commissioned agents, but study suggests numbers may be higher than colleges think -- and about to grow.
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Time to Take a Stand
The Common Core can help countless students succeed, and academic leaders should stand up for the project that is facing unfair attacks, write Dan Greenstein and Vicki Phillips.
Status Quo on State Bans on Affirmative Action
Supreme Court finds that Michigan voters had the right to bar public colleges from considering the use of race in admissions.
Shift in International Mix
International applications to U.S. graduate schools increase, but the Council of Graduate Schools says the distribution of applicants by country is cause for concern.
Previewing the New SAT
College Board releases more detail on ideas behind the new version of the test -- and some sample questions.
Tragic Death of an Idealist
An admissions officer was killed on the bus to Humboldt State -- guiding students he recruited from Los Angeles.
Fixing the Common App
Consultant's report blames insufficient testing and a poor plan for frustrating problems experienced in the fall. Analysis also notes concerns about pricing policies that may have left colleges more vulnerable than they might have been.