college admissions
The Pandemic Has Thrown this College Application Cycle Into Chaos
The promise of on-campus learning and return of 'gap year' students has led to a flood of applications—and a record number of rejections.
Lori Loughlin's 'Awful Decision' Just Got Her 2 Months in Prison
The "Full House" actress is "just a girl who decided to go for it."
All the Parents Going to Prison in the College Admissions Cheating Scandal
Some parents allegedly photoshopped their kids' faces onto pictures of real athletes to get them into elite schools.
Why the SAT's New "Adversity Score" Still Doesn't Solve the Problem
Some advocates and experts think the College Board’s new “adversity score” might just be another number that can’t possibly show the full picture.
Yale students aren't surprised their school was at the center of the college admissions scandal
Here's what Yale students from different socioeconomic classes have to say about the college admissions scandal.
Food and Drink Bigwigs Among Parents Indicted on College Admissions Scandal
The named defendants include a vineyard owner, a liquor CEO, and a 'food and beverage packaging' exec.
Lawsuit Claims the ACT Sells Students’ Disability Data to Colleges
They claim that the personal data sold could sway colleges’ admission and financial aid decisions.
A Girl Got into Five Ivy League Schools by Writing an Essay About Costco
This seems like some sort of Hamburger Helper mixtape-level branded marketing scheme, but it's all too real.
Students Are Fighting to Force Colleges to Stop Asking About Criminal Records
Since 2006, people applying to schools across America have been asked about their criminal history. But there's no actual evidence showing that makes any sense.
College Admissions Officers Describe the Wildest Applications They've Seen
We asked people who work in college admissions offices about the strangest things they've seen.
Colleges Should Stop Asking Prospective Students About Their Criminal Records
Past mistakes shouldn't make it impossible to pursue an education.