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More Colleges Go Test Optional

St. Scholastica and Linfield drop requirement for undergraduate admissions.

The Cyberharassment of an Admissions Interviewer

An applicant who was rejected engaged in online stalking of the alumnus who interviewed him.

Complaints About Coalition Application

Some counselors report frustrations as early-decision deadlines loom.

Coaxing Dropouts to Return and Earn Degrees

Colleges are hoping a new initiative will help them encourage former students who stopped out to return and complete their degrees.

The Case Against Alphabetical Naming of Authors

New study suggests that the practice -- dominant in some fields -- unfairly penalizes those whose last names are at the end.

ACT Scores Drop

All racial and ethnic groups -- except for Asian Americans -- see declines.

The Week in Admissions News

Tuition rates; fixed terms for student visas; pay-it-forward debt relief; change in National Merit Scholarship rules.
Opinion

Ethical College Admissions: A Focus on 'Fit'

A new report points to the need to challenge the cult of rankings, writes Jim Jump.