Admissions

Program continues to grow – and passing rate continues to fall.

Education deans from top research universities challenge methodology embraced by U.S. News and say that the "implied coercion" to participate raises questions of journalistic ethics.

With vendors buying and selling the words that supposedly got students in, it's time to admit that these words aren't typically decisive, and that may be a good thing, writes Scott Anderson.

Common Application rejects proposals to add optional questions on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Robert J. Sternberg turns to psychology research to explain why assigning ordinal numbers to colleges is inherently flawed.

Federal appeals court rules that use of "10% plan" doesn't mean U. of Texas can't consider race in admissions.

As state support dwindles for public colleges, more leaders are ready to sacrifice appropriations for greater autonomy.

Accreditation rules could change to allow law schools to decide for themselves whether applicants must report scores.