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Cost Tipping Point?
Perhaps college costs are not too high, panelist tells crowd at conference of admissions counselors.
Hints on the New SAT
College Board president suggests a new approach to the writing test and pledges that other changes will make test prep less of a factor.
Talk Turns to Agents
At annual National Association for College Admission Counseling meeting, members discuss a pending vote to permit the use of commissioned agents in international student recruiting.
Credit for Service
Seven states partner up to ensure that student veterans earn college credit for service, while also calling for help from ACE and the Pentagon.
Paper (Tuition) Cuts
Small private colleges cut their sticker price in an effort not to scare away middle-class students. But will it work or hurt? Will anyone really save much money?
Opinion
Through the Learning Lens
If they are to avoid the fate of Eastman Kodak and Swiss watch makers, colleges need to abandon outdated and idiosyncratic policies and practices that don't put student learning front and center, George Boggs argues.
'Early Decision'
Author of new novel about her former job -- helping applicants write their admissions essays -- answers questions about the book and the competition to get in to college.
A Shift to Outcomes?
U.S. News announces some shifts in its methodology, and predicts many changes in this year's rankings. But critics aren't expecting to become fans.