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By
Robert Morse
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Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings - November 19, 2009
A new ranking shows which top publics enroll the most out-of-state students.
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U.S. Civil Rights Commission Investigates College Admission Bias
By
Zach Miners
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Nation & World - November 18, 2009
The government is examining whether colleges discriminate against female applicants.
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Early-Decision Applications Way Up at Duke
By
Jeff Greer
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The Paper Trail - November 4, 2009
Duke has seen an increase in applicants from California.
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10 Steps for Thinking About Graduate School
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Jeremy S. Hyman
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Professors' Guide - October 21, 2009
Here's a step-by-step guide for preparing yourself for grad school.
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Which Schools Are A+ for B Students?
By
Robert Morse
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Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings - October 8, 2009
These are quality colleges that accept a good number of average to above-average students.
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SATs Help Colleges Make Smarter Admissions Calls
By
Gaston Caperton
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Opinion - September 4, 2009
Fair and reliable, the tests level the playing field, for the student and the school.
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Are the SATs a Must for College Admissions?
Opinion - September 4, 2009
Or is high school performance just as good an indicator of a student's likely success?
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SATs Do Not Take the Full Measure of a High School Student
By
Jill Tiefenthaler
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Opinion - September 4, 2009
Being good at taking tests is not as important as being a thinker, a seeker … or a clarinet player.
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International Cal State Undergrads Feel Brunt of Budget Cuts
By
Jeff Greer
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The Paper Trail - September 2, 2009
With class sizes shrinking, international students scramble to meet requirements.
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Most Diverse Class of Students Ever Sits for SAT
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - August 27, 2009
Minority participation rate for the exam was at an all-time high, but average scores varied widely.
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Rocketing Past the Application Blunders
By
Marc Silver
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Education - August 19, 2009
Deans and college counselors have seen it all. Here's what to do if you want them to take you seriously
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The Real Secret of College Admissions
By
David L. Marcus
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Education - August 19, 2009
The admissions process is a game whose stakes really are not that high.
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Colleges Guesstimate the Size of Their Freshmen Classes
By
Jessica Calefati
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The Paper Trail - August 14, 2009
The economy could mean that more students make last-minute switches to cheaper colleges.
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University of Illinois President Promises Reforms
By
Jessica Calefati
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The Paper Trail - August 13, 2009
An admissions scandal has rocked the Illinois campuses since May.
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Counselors Ride in the Tour d'Admission
By
Jessica Calefati
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The Paper Trail - July 16, 2009
Six college counselors are cycling through campuses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.
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Applications Rise at the Military Academies
By
Jessica Calefati
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The Paper Trail - June 18, 2009
Patriotism—plus free tuition and room and board—makes the U.S. military academies appealing.
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Which Colleges Have the Best Bathrooms?
By
Jessica Calefati
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The Paper Trail - June 18, 2009
A marketing company announces the winners of its fancy bathroom competition.
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College Presidents Challenged to Write Admissions Essays
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - May 8, 2009
What happens when 10 college presidents must sit down to write an admissions essay?
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Oops! I Forgot to Apply to College
By
Kim Clark
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Education - May 5, 2009
Don't panic: More than 250 colleges are still accepting applications for fall enrollment.
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'Rethinking Admissions' at Wake Forest University
By
Robert Morse
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Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings - April 20, 2009
I participated in a panel about the pros and cons of college rankings.
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March Madness: What a Win Means for UNC or Michigan State
By
Kenneth Terrell
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Education - April 6, 2009
The men's basketball tourney comes down to a matchup between 2 historic schools.
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What to Expect if You Were Wait-Listed
By
Kim Clark
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Education - April 6, 2009
Many colleges expect to admit more wait-listed students this year, but that news is bittersweet.
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Brown Transfer Applications Up 40 Percent
By
Alison Go
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The Paper Trail - April 3, 2009
Officials partially attribute increase to a new online application system.
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