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While only a few colleges eliminated the controversial practice, some institutions and applicants may be moderating their use. Of course, new controversial practices are emerging.

Panel convened by admissions group finds that many colleges could and should operate without standardized testing.

Study of white medical students finds link between institutional demographics and perceptions of ability to care for diverse populations.

One of the more influential and controversial studies of affirmative action in recent years came from Richard H. Sander in...

In wake of scandal and criticism, group toughens stance on conflicts of interest, limits gifts from college officials and bars advertising that could encourage anxiety.

Sociologist documents the extent to which colleges' brochures give impression that they have more black students than they do.

College Board releases study saying it is, but numbers show little difference from earlier version -- while validity gaps based on gender and race remain.

Wake Forest ends requirement, becoming the first nationally ranked private university to do so. Worcester Polytechnic, first science institute to drop requirement, sees gain in first year.