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The Week in Admissions News
Common App study of applicants who apply to many colleges; campaign to prove “college is worth it”; bridges to the liberal arts for community colleges.
The Stories Most Read in 2022
Direct admissions, calculus and rankings dominated the list, but what was No. 1?
Affirmative Action and Anti–Asian American Bias
Supporters of affirmative action need to reckon with disturbing facts showing apparent bias against Asian American applicants, Jonathan Zimmerman writes.
Building Bridges to the Liberal Arts
Campus leaders at Vassar College want to create new pipelines from community colleges to liberal arts institutions.
What Will Happen to ‘U.S. News’ Rankings?
Some think (and many hope) that the move of law schools away from the publication will prompt undergraduate colleges to do the same. But no new challenges have emerged on undergraduate rankings … thus far.
Opinion
Are We Sure We’re Better Off Without Standardized Tests?
Many would answer yes, but have they really looked at all the evidence? Ben Paris asks.
Are High School Grads Prepared?
Many say they aren’t ready for college or a career, survey finds.