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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.
Recent Weeks in Admissions News
Tuition and low-income students; growth of Chabad; Florida’s governor calls for tuition refunds; avoiding stranded credits; respecting transgender names.
Opinion
Ethical College Admissions: 3 Issues
Jim Jump has some worries about ethics as he surveys the admissions landscape.
Fewer High School Graduates Go Straight to College
New reports from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center and some states show an “unprecedented” decline in college enrollment among high school graduates—especially the most underserved.
Income Inequality Drives Up Tuition, Study Argues
A new study shows that income inequality contributes to rising net tuition prices because colleges and universities are incentivized to offer discounts to high-performing, low-income students.