Thursday, July 24, 2008

college admissions

6 Ways to Tackle the New SAT

With the College Board's new score-reporting policy, there are an increasing number of strategies. more >>

UC Discusses Radical Change to Admissions

Emphasizing class rank and relaxing test-score standards could boost disadvantaged students' enrollment. more >>

Minorities Overrepresented in Brochures

Researcher says that 75 percent of colleges overrepresent black students in outreach materials. more >>

More High School Kids Take College Classes

Many think that this "dual enrollment" will help them get into a selective college. more >>

Kids Can Pick Which SAT Scores a College Sees

The new policy very likely will be popular with students, but what do admissions officers think? more >>

Princeton's Admissions Policies Investigated

The Department of Education broadens its probe of an applicant's claim of discrimination. more >>

Michigan Enrolls Fewer Minorities

Class of 2012 is first class to fully apply after the state banned use of race in admissions. more >>

Yale to Increase Enrollment by 15 Percent

The university will build new dormitories to accommodate the additional students. more >>

Record Number of Stanford Students Left Without Assigned Housing

Just as Stanford's upperclassmen thought they would be permanently done with wait lists. more >>

Tips to Help Wait-Listed Students Get Accepted

A well-written letter can help your chances. Stalking will not. more >>

Should I Mention Depression on My College Application?

Colleges scrutinize applications from troubled students more closely. more >>

Admissions Officials Shrug at SAT Writing Test

New survey captures opinions on exam and college affordability. more >>

GWU Criticizes Faculty Report on Admissions

A report by a faculty committee at George Washington University, ominously titled "The Decline in Elite Freshmen Admissions," has school officials on the defensive. more >>

A Wait List of Woes for the Class of '08

The record number of rejection letters sent out by colleges this spring is heartbreaking. more >>

How to Get Off the Wait List and Into College

Experts offer five tips for escaping from college admissions limbo. more >>

Competition is Tough

If you think getting accepted was hard, try paying tuition in this credit crunch. more >>

Study Says Sports Success Equals Rise in Applicants

Good news for Davidson College: Success in high-profile sports is linked to a boost in student applications, a study confirms. more >>

The Real Boost From Affirmative Action Bans

When affirmative action is removed from admissions, it's Asian-Americans, not whites, who benefit most. more >>

Once College Applicants Are Accepted, Where do They Enroll?

The Student Choice Awards more >>

Getting Some Guidance From Counselors

High school counselors gave us their opinions of our rankings and education coverage. more >>

The Perils and Perks of Helicopter Parents

They can help with the college application process, unless they do too much. more >>

The New World of Early Admissions

Since three universities dropped their early admissions programs, students have applied early elsewhere more >>

No More 'Advanced Placement Study Hall'

Concerns that some high schools are slapping the AP label on inappropriate classes. more >>

An Admissions Dean's Tips for Getting In

How to write a memorable essay and explain a bad grade. more >>

What to Do While Waiting for Admission Letters

Tips for keeping track of your college applications and keeping admissions officers in the loop more >>

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