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Articles about college admissions
Rich Students Will Get More College Acceptance Letters in 2010
January 15, 2010
SAT scores matter less and wealth matters more in college applications in 2010.
Education
You've Submitted Your College Application. Now What?
January 11, 2010
If you’re tenacious, there’s more to do than just play the waiting game after you click “submit.”
Education
How to Get In After You Apply
January 11, 2010
Inside tips and recommendations from admissions officers.
Education
Report: Admissions Rules Bent for Athletes
December 31, 2009
The Associated Press found that athletes get preferential treatment in admissions process.
Education - The Paper Trail
How to Get In-State Tuition
December 23, 2009
Going to school out of state can be cheaper than staying near home.
Education - Paying for College
Parents, Read This if Your Child Is Applying to College
December 9, 2009
Guest blogger Marilee Jones offers 8 tips for coping with the stress of the admissions process.
Education - Professors' Guide
Best Public Universities for Out-of-State Students
November 19, 2009
A new ranking shows which top publics enroll the most out-of-state students.
Education - Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings
U.S. Civil Rights Commission Investigates College Admission Bias
November 18, 2009
The government is examining whether colleges discriminate against female applicants.
Nation & World
Early-Decision Applications Way Up at Duke
November 4, 2009
Duke has seen an increase in applicants from California.
Education - The Paper Trail
10 Steps for Thinking About Graduate School
October 21, 2009
Here's a step-by-step guide for preparing yourself for grad school.
Education - Professors' Guide
Which Schools Are A+ for B Students?
October 8, 2009
These are quality colleges that accept a good number of average to above-average students.
Education - Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings
SATs Help Colleges Make Smarter Admissions Calls
September 4, 2009
Fair and reliable, the tests level the playing field, for the student and the school.
Opinion
Are the SATs a Must for College Admissions?
September 4, 2009
Or is high school performance just as good an indicator of a student's likely success?
Opinion
SATs Do Not Take the Full Measure of a High School Student
September 4, 2009
Being good at taking tests is not as important as being a thinker, a seeker … or a clarinet player.
Opinion
International Cal State Undergrads Feel Brunt of Budget Cuts
September 2, 2009
With class sizes shrinking, international students scramble to meet requirements.
Education - The Paper Trail
Most Diverse Class of Students Ever Sits for SAT
August 27, 2009
Minority participation rate for the exam was at an all-time high, but average scores varied widely.
Education - On Education
Rocketing Past the Application Blunders
August 19, 2009
Deans and college counselors have seen it all. Here's what to do if you want them to take you seriously
Education - Best Colleges
The Real Secret of College Admissions
August 19, 2009
The admissions process is a game whose stakes really are not that high.
Education - Best Colleges
Colleges Guesstimate the Size of Their Freshmen Classes
August 14, 2009
The economy could mean that more students make last-minute switches to cheaper colleges.
Education - The Paper Trail
University of Illinois President Promises Reforms
August 13, 2009
An admissions scandal has rocked the Illinois campuses since May.
Education - The Paper Trail
Counselors Ride in the Tour d'Admission
July 16, 2009
Six college counselors are cycling through campuses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.
Education - The Paper Trail
Applications Rise at the Military Academies
June 18, 2009
Patriotism—plus free tuition and room and board—makes the U.S. military academies appealing.
Education - The Paper Trail
Which Colleges Have the Best Bathrooms?
June 18, 2009
A marketing company announces the winners of its fancy bathroom competition.
Education - The Paper Trail
