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Competition vs. Learning
It's harder to get into top colleges. But do long odds encourage students to learn more or game the system? Study finds minimal evidence of the former, and much of the latter.
Rankings Frenzy '09
Even before the midnight embargo lifted last night, colleges started sending out announcements about how they fared in this year's...
Reputation Without Rigor
The assessment survey used in U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings is subject to apathy and glaring disparities, an Inside Higher Ed review reveals.
Damning Report on Illinois Scandal
State inquiry into "clout" admissions places the blame on both trustees and top administrators.
The Real Costs of Merit Aid
New study finds that, 10 years after offering non-need-based assistance, private colleges are likely to enroll fewer Pell Grant recipients and fewer black students.
Test Prep, to What End?
New analysis from admissions group suggests that SAT coaching improves scores, but modestly. But study also finds that modest increases make a difference at many institutions.
Early Admission From Waiting List
In a break from tradition, some private colleges offered some additional spots before a final count was in on how many accepted applicants were coming.
10% Admissions -- the Full Impact
New studies show dramatic shifts since Texas enacted law – toward reaching more high schools, but possibly excluding more transfers from community colleges.