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Methodology Change for Ph.D. Rankings
The National Research Council -- responding to criticism it received in the internal peer review of its forthcoming doctoral program...
The Early Word on Yield
One quick way to tell what kind of year colleges are having as far as the admissions "yield" -- the...
Understanding Transfer Admissions
All of the admissions hysteria in full swing this time of year tends to suggest that nothing could be more...
Marketing to the World
WASHINGTON – Thinking that a trip to a developing country might be a break from the TV commercials, Web ads...
AP: Good but Oversold?
The Advanced Placement program is becoming more and more popular, with 25 percent of high school graduates taking at least...
Aim High Without Fear
New research discounts idea that those who aspire to a college degree and fail to attain one will suffer psychological damage.
Outreach to Gay Applicants
Like many colleges, Penn has undergrads help woo admitted students with similar interests or ethnic backgrounds. Now the university is recruiting based on sexual orientation too.
Transfer Matchmaker
New service pairs community college students who wish to continue their education with interested four-year institutions.