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Supreme Court Skepticism
Several justices question the logic of overturning Michigan's ban on the consideration of race in admissions.
Surprise on Legacy Admissions
State lawyer defending ban on affirmative action suggests U. of Michigan end preference for alumni children -- and Justice Sotomayor objects.
All the Freshmen in Paris
Centenary College of Louisiana plans to send all its 2014 fall freshmen to France in the first days of class. Is this the future of study abroad or PR?
Secret Agents
Survey finds that just 13 percent of international applicants who used education agents knew whether they earned commissions from colleges.
$6 Can Make a Difference
Study suggests that seemingly small expenses may discourage low-income students from applying to more colleges.
In Plain Sight
New study documents that there are groups of black and Latino males in urban high schools who are poised for college success, and who generally don't know their college options.
The Admissions Essay Is Back
As Bard restores idea of writing your way into college, we offer a look at its essay prompts, and others. Are colleges asking the right questions? Was Kant correct about dishonesty? And how cool is the mantis shrimp?
Affirming Affirmative Action
Obama administration tells colleges they need not change policies in light of recent Supreme Court decision.