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The Trump administration is forgiving loans for disabled U.S. military veterans. But consumer groups say loans should be discharged for all who are too disabled to work.

And early action is flat, according to numbers from Naviance. Black and Latino applicants are less likely to apply early than are Asians and whites. Common App figures point to fears about this year's totals.

And political climate seen as contributing to national boom in law school applications.

Harvard's strategies raise tough questions, writes Jim Jump.

Changes in the college application process designed to help students may not do so, writes Nicholas Soodik.

ACT disputes the findings.

Northeastern University plants another flag out of state with a research institute in Maine's largest city. Perhaps surprisingly, Maine's colleges seem to be welcoming the move.