Filter & Sort
A New Playbook
Admissions directors at public flagship universities seek to define best practices for the potentially problematic area of admissions exceptions for athletics.
A New Affirmative Action
A report out today argues that class-based college admissions policies would be an effective replacement for race-based affirmative action, which is at stake in an upcoming Supreme Court case.
A Disruption Grows Up?
Competency-based education is poised to spread, with expected backing from the Education Department and new ground charted by Southern New Hampshire University.
Too High a Price?
Grinnell College, one of the wealthiest liberal arts colleges, says its current financial aid policy is unsustainable, raising questions for other need-blind institutions.
Affirmative on Affirmative Action
With key Supreme Court case in the offing, social scientists defend college admissions policies that consider race.
The 'You' in 'University Tour'
Lynn University retooled the campus visit for prospective students, trying to personalize the experience, a switch administrators say is paying off in higher enrollment.
SAT Scores Drop Again
Large gaps remain in averages of different racial and ethnic groups.
Social Networks and College Choices
Survey shows that prospective students use Facebook more than any other network to research colleges, and they're looking primarily to interact with current students and admissions officers.