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A New Model for a New Reality
St. John's College gambled its finances and its reputation when it cut tuition and turned to donors to replace lost revenue. Applications shot up, as did donations. Can this new financial model be the answer for making college more affordable?
The Week in Admissions News
State support for higher ed; St. John's College; loans for international students; capacity in California.
Opinion
Should Computer Science Be Required?
At far too many institutions today, students who are not computer science majors encounter severe enrollment caps and watered-down or limited courses, writes Robert Sedgewick.
A Rough Week for Parents in Admissions Scandal
Except for Felicity Huffman, it was a bad week for the parents.
Opinion
A Defense of the Classics in College Entrance Exams
Michael Ortner defends an alternative to the SAT and ACT.
Roanoke and Western Illinois Change Admissions Standards
Roanoke goes test optional for all applicants; Western Illinois admits all those with high school GPAs of at least 3.3.
Opinion
Ethical College Admissions: Low Point
High Point University illustrates the problems with the Justice Department's approach to antitrust issues in higher education, writes Jim Jump.
Interim Chancellor Quits Amid Scandal Over Photos
Dan Gerlach, the interim chancellor of East Carolina University, resigned Saturday, citing a scandal over photos of him in bars...