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Flat SAT Scores
Racial and income gaps remain. ACT gains more market share in college admissions testing.
Giving Agents the OK
Association of admissions officers lifts its ban on the use of commissioned agents in international student recruitment.
Validation Required
As Washington & Lee has its statistics questioned, admissions association responds to incidents of colleges reporting false data to entities that compile rankings.
Cost Tipping Point?
Perhaps college costs are not too high, panelist tells crowd at conference of admissions counselors.
Hints on the New SAT
College Board president suggests a new approach to the writing test and pledges that other changes will make test prep less of a factor.
Talk Turns to Agents
At annual National Association for College Admission Counseling meeting, members discuss a pending vote to permit the use of commissioned agents in international student recruiting.
Paper (Tuition) Cuts
Small private colleges cut their sticker price in an effort not to scare away middle-class students. But will it work or hurt? Will anyone really save much money?
'Early Decision'
Author of new novel about her former job -- helping applicants write their admissions essays -- answers questions about the book and the competition to get in to college.