Admissions

Even as selective colleges in many parts of the country report increases, system sees application decline -- after years of increases. Some of the private colleges in the state with large in-state student populations (and ability to focus on minority students) see growth.

The explanations for the changes don't make a lot of sense, writes Jim Jump.

By Jim Jump

It's time to end any favoritism for alumni children in admissions, writes R. Guru Singh.

By R. Guru Singh

Doctoring photographs to appear more inclusive may not end well. But colleges historically are more diverse in their admissions materials than they are in real life.

When a college closes or decides not to admit a full freshman class, the admissions ecosystem changes.

Political environment and improved job market are discouraging potential applicants, survey finds.