Admissions

Security problems are blamed. Some say the test was for sale in advance of scheduled administration.

Survey finds strong support for consideration of race and ethnicity in admissions. Private college leaders continue to support legacy preferences.

High school counselors say that registration and fee changes will have little impact on those in affluent schools but will discourage those in low-income areas.

Catharine Bond Hill, a leading economist of higher education, says policy changes -- by the government and colleges -- could make a difference. She urges many colleges to grow in size to admit more students.

Jim Jump considers contradictory indications of what the public thinks about affirmative action … and how students are admitted.

An executive order linking federal research funds to free speech would be on firm ground historically and statutorily, as well as long overdue, write Frederick M. Hess and Grant Addison.

Nearly three-fourths of those surveyed by Pew oppose consideration of race in admissions. Only 7 percent say it should be a major factor -- and 8 percent each say legacy status or athletic ability should be a major factor.