Admissions

If applicants wrote about their mental health, one college gave their applications additional review -- and some were rejected -- even if they were academically eligible for automatic admission.

Three more plead guilty; a mystery about a big-spending family becomes public; Southern Cal tightens rules on admission of athletes. Plus: Slippery Rock stands up to Dr. Phil.

To rebuild trust and avoid mismatches in our admissions processes, each college must define its mission, vision and values -- and distinguish them in the eyes of prospective students, Elizabeth Paul argues.

By Elizabeth Paul

Poll results suggest some of the challenges facing admissions leaders, writes Jim Jump.

By Jim Jump

It's time for a system that acknowledges that most applicants to top colleges can succeed there, and the luck behind getting in, writes Michael L. Satlow.

By Michael Satlow

Study found that being related to alumni had a major boost on odds of admission. Study also found that the legacy applicants were strong academically.

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