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Why Are the Wealthy More Likely to Get Extra Time on the SAT?

New analysis raises questions about fairness. But is issue rich students getting accommodations they don't deserve or low-income students whose needs are not being met?

Fighting ‘Toxic, Comparison-Driven Culture’

High school student newspaper editors take a stand against the wrong kind of college success.

Oklahoma Gave False Data for Years to 'U.S. News,' Loses Ranking

University knowingly exaggerated the share of alumni who donate. Seven other colleges found to have submitted incorrect information.

The Presidents Meet the Students

At Inside Higher Ed conference, college leaders will have chance to meet with junior high students to talk about the importance of higher education.

The Week in Admissions News

ACT opposes adversity index; wealth and enrollment patterns; where low-income students enroll; College Scorecard; impact of free community college; end of residential M.B.A. at Illinois.

Chapman Subpoenaed for 9 Students' Records

University inquiry sees no signs employees broke laws, but finds donations close in time to admissions decisions on donors' children. Plus, more parents plead guilty and a son arrested for attacking father.
Opinion

Context From the College Board -- or a White Flag?

This new tool may be a sign of just how many challenges face the College Board and supporters of the SAT, writes Nicholas Soodik.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: Is It Time to End Admissions Preferences for Athletes?

All the chatter about the decision of the University of Michigan's basketball coach to move to the NBA has Jim Jump thinking about more important issues.