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The Week in Admissions News
Boston College’s new effort for low-income students; transfer enrollment stabilizes; California effort to involve students in solving problems; a free online certificate.
What Admissions Officers Aren’t Supposed to Say
Clemson official blasted Republicans and said any applicants from the party should actively denounce white supremacy and misogyny.
Class Action Suit Filed Against Top Private Colleges
Five students say leading colleges and universities are acting as an illegal “cartel” in violation of antitrust law. One of the students’ lawyers is a former prosecutor in the Varsity Blues case.
Good News on Admissions—Up to a Point
What impact will the current Omicron breakouts have on applications? Will low-income applicants apply? Will applicants come from China?
The Week in Admissions News
Enrollment losses; state student aid; Dartmouth goes need blind for international students; test optional will stay in Iowa; students on mental health.
UNC Asks Supreme Court Not to Take Appeal
Plaintiffs want court to decide affirmative action case at same time as Harvard case.
Admissions Visits During Omicron
Some colleges reject the idea, but most appear to be allowing students to visit—with certain precautions.
Unsure of Which College to Pick? How About RIT in Croatia?
University starts unusual program for students who may not be sure about going to college.