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The Stories Most Read in 2022
Direct admissions, calculus and rankings dominated the list, but what was No. 1?
The Week in Admissions News
Common App study of applicants who apply to many colleges; campaign to prove “college is worth it”; bridges to the liberal arts for community colleges.
Building Bridges to the Liberal Arts
Campus leaders at Vassar College want to create new pipelines from community colleges to liberal arts institutions.
What Will Happen to ‘U.S. News’ Rankings?
Some think (and many hope) that the move of law schools away from the publication will prompt undergraduate colleges to do the same. But no new challenges have emerged on undergraduate rankings … thus far.
Opinion
Are We Sure We’re Better Off Without Standardized Tests?
Many would answer yes, but have they really looked at all the evidence? Ben Paris asks.
The Week in Admissions News
The Supreme Court and student debt; the Paying for College Transparency Initiative; SUNY gains; Purdue to require SAT/ACT; report on admissions fairness.
Help for the Unemployed
Cornell waives application fees for M.B.A. programs for those recently unemployed by technology companies.
Are High School Grads Prepared?
Many say they aren’t ready for college or a career, survey finds.