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3 More Colleges Go Test Optional; Doctoral Program Drops GRE

Southwestern University, Alma and Simpson Colleges join the test-optional movement.

The Week in Admissions News

Student debt; loans for parents; Oberlin's strategy; tuition-free med schools.

What Should Colleges Tell Admitted Applicants About Aid?

Education Department joins groups seeking more clarity in the way colleges tell would-be students about financial assistance.

Science vs. Security

Over past 18 months, the White House, federal agencies and Congress have all signaled concerns about theft of sensitive academic research by foreign competitors. Here's what's been happening.

14 Agree to Plead Guilty in Admissions Scandal

One coach and 13 parents reach deals over legal charges. Others face new charges. New details emerge on test fraud after another guilty plea.

OCR Tells Med School to Stop Considering Race in Admissions

Move involving Texas Tech health sciencies center follows investigation over whether university has been considering race-neutral alternatives.

The Real Odds of Getting In

New analysis shows just how false are the reports that it's impossible to get into college.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: Dialing for Dollars

Is everyone haggling for financial aid? Is haggling kosher? Jim Jump considers the issues.