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6 Ways to Tackle the New SAT
By Lucia Graves -
Education
- July 18, 2008
With the College Board's new score-reporting policy, there are an increasing number of strategies.
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UC Discusses Radical Change to Admissions
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- July 17, 2008
Emphasizing class rank and relaxing test-score standards could boost disadvantaged students' enrollment.
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Minorities Overrepresented in Brochures
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- July 3, 2008
Researcher says that 75 percent of colleges overrepresent black students in outreach materials.
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More High School Kids Take College Classes
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- June 26, 2008
Many think that this "dual enrollment" will help them get into a selective college.
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Kids Can Pick Which SAT Scores a College Sees
By Lucia Graves -
Education
- June 24, 2008
The new policy very likely will be popular with students, but what do admissions officers think?
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Princeton's Admissions Policies Investigated
By Steven Yaccino -
On Education
- June 16, 2008
The Department of Education broadens its probe of an applicant's claim of discrimination.
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Michigan Enrolls Fewer Minorities
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- June 13, 2008
Class of 2012 is first class to fully apply after the state banned use of race in admissions.
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Yale to Increase Enrollment by 15 Percent
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- June 9, 2008
The university will build new dormitories to accommodate the additional students.
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Record Number of Stanford Students Left Without Assigned Housing
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- May 28, 2008
Just as Stanford's upperclassmen thought they would be permanently done with wait lists.
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Tips to Help Wait-Listed Students Get Accepted
By Kim Clark -
Education
- May 2, 2008
A well-written letter can help your chances. Stalking will not.
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Should I Mention Depression on My College Application?
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- May 1, 2008
Colleges scrutinize applications from troubled students more closely.
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Admissions Officials Shrug at SAT Writing Test
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- April 30, 2008
New survey captures opinions on exam and college affordability.
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GWU Criticizes Faculty Report on Admissions
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- April 28, 2008
A report by a faculty committee at George Washington University, ominously titled "The Decline in Elite Freshmen Admissions," has school officials on the defensive.
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A Wait List of Woes for the Class of '08
By Kim Clark -
Education
- April 17, 2008
The record number of rejection letters sent out by colleges this spring is heartbreaking.
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How to Get Off the Wait List and Into College
By Kim Clark -
Education
- April 16, 2008
Experts offer five tips for escaping from college admissions limbo.
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Competition is Tough
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- April 10, 2008
If you think getting accepted was hard, try paying tuition in this credit crunch.
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Study Says Sports Success Equals Rise in Applicants
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- April 7, 2008
Good news for Davidson College: Success in high-profile sports is linked to a boost in student applications, a study confirms.
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The Real Boost From Affirmative Action Bans
By Lucia Graves -
Education
- February 7, 2008
When affirmative action is removed from admissions, it's Asian-Americans, not whites, who benefit most.
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Once College Applicants Are Accepted, Where do They Enroll?
By Kenneth Terrell -
Education
- February 1, 2008
The Student Choice Awards
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Getting Some Guidance From Counselors
By Robert Morse -
Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings
- January 23, 2008
High school counselors gave us their opinions of our rankings and education coverage.
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The Perils and Perks of Helicopter Parents
By Lucia Graves -
Education
- December 18, 2007
They can help with the college application process, unless they do too much.
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The New World of Early Admissions
By Alison Go -
Education
- December 6, 2007
Since three universities dropped their early admissions programs, students have applied early elsewhere
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No More 'Advanced Placement Study Hall'
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- November 9, 2007
Concerns that some high schools are slapping the AP label on inappropriate classes.
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An Admissions Dean's Tips for Getting In
By Kim Clark -
Education
- November 7, 2007
How to write a memorable essay and explain a bad grade.
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What to Do While Waiting for Admission Letters
By Jackie Mantey -
Education
- October 31, 2007
Tips for keeping track of your college applications and keeping admissions officers in the loop
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