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Enrollment Freeze Looms at Berkeley
A community group opposes UC Berkeley’s plans for expansion, citing the impact on local neighborhoods. Now, amid an ongoing legal battle, Berkeley may have to cut enrollment by 3,050 incoming students.
Does Calculus Count Too Much in Admissions?
New report suggests it does, and admissions association agrees. So do a lot of mathematicians.
Earlier Aid Awards
Survey documents impact of earlier FAFSA thanks to two changes in federal rules for applying for financial aid. Other FAFSA news isn’t as good.
‘Accepted!’
Author describes his book on “secrets of gaining admission to the world’s top universities.”
Opinion
A Foolish Decision on Testing
The University of California Board of Regents shouldn’t have abolished the SAT and ACT in admissions decisions, Donald Wittman argues.
The Week in Admissions News
College Board loses senior vice president; admissions scandal parent headed to jail; College Transparency Act; states embrace FAFSA; help for single moms who are students.
Bill Would Deny Aid to Colleges With Legacy Admissions
It has support from the ACLU and the group seeking to end affirmative action.
For Students’ Extra Needs
Colleges start financial aid programs to cover extra costs students face, from a winter coat to computers.