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The Week in Admissions News
When aid packages don't add up; M.B.A. application declines; student debt and home ownership; what employers want; for-profit nursing programs.
Affirmative Action Fight Shifts to UNC
Some issues are similar to those in Harvard case, but Chapel Hill's status as public university -- and some differing strategies -- could affect outcome of the case.
Admissions Tool Survives Antitrust Challenge
Federal judge's ruling in medical school case outlines when antitrust could apply to admissions, and opinion could help with scrutiny some are facing over early decision.
‘Deeply Troubling’ Allegations
Court filing's allegations prompt an evaluation at Tufts as calls mount for prestigious universities, including Harvard, to reconsider bearing the name of the Sackler family.
‘A Marginally Better Year’ for State Funding
Latest annual survey finds state support for higher education rose 3.7 percent in fiscal year 2018-19, up from just 1.6 percent the previous year.
Opinion
Picturing Science and Engineering
Learning how to make technically accurate, interesting and honest images and graphics of science should be part of every scientist’s education, argues Felice C. Frankel.
Does Admissions Testing Ignore Due Process?
Lawsuit against ACT says students are subject to a catch-22 in which they must give up their rights to demonstrate that they haven't cheated. Litigation comes amid similar challenge to the SAT.
Why Students Don't Fill Out the FAFSA
New federal study may alarm those concerned about encouraging more low-income students to enroll in college.