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'Should I Try to Be Less Asian?'
Experts at NACAC meeting say perceptions of bias against Asian-American applicants, even if false, have an impact.
The Week in Admissions News
Admissions and race, a governor’s complaint, college-going rates, challenges for the liberal arts.
Opinion
Why Chief Academic Officers Should Also Be Chief Enrollment Officers
Matthew Poslusny writes that provosts should have responsibility for both recruiting and retaining students.
Opinion
Ethical College Admissions: Trump and Other Parents Writing What They Shouldn't
Jim Jump writes that parents shouldn’t be finishing any part of their children’s applications.
A Look in the Mirror
Racism hurts students throughout the college admissions process, leading scholar tells meeting of admissions counselors.
Opinion
Should We Be Worried About High School Grade Inflation?
James S. Murphy explores the question in light of a recent study on the topic.
The Bermuda Triangle of Credit Transfer
Three reports highlight different ways that changing colleges is difficult. Bottom line (in one expert’s words): transferring students are “abused.”
New Data on Nondegree Credentials
More than a quarter of Americans hold a nondegree credential, with 21 percent completing a work experience program, according to new federal data. And many of these credential holders have well-paying jobs.