Facing NIH cuts, colleges restrict grad student admissionsColleges are pausing admissions to graduate programs and cutting class sizes due to federal funding uncertainties.
Trump's Justice Dept. vows to end college affirmative action - here's where to startThe Trump administration aims to enforce the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions, challenging elite universities' compliance.
Yale, Princeton and Duke Are Questioned Over Decline in Asian StudentsStudents for Fair Admissions is monitoring compliance with new rules post-affirmative action ruling.
Opinion | Post-Affirmative Action, Is Sustained Campus Diversity Suspicious?The Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action has created diverse impacts on university admissions, with unclear compliance outcomes among institutions.
Readers agree: Harvard is right to bring back standardized testsStandardized tests help diversify applicant pool and provide valuable information about potential success in college.
Trump's Justice Dept. vows to end college affirmative action - here's where to startThe Trump administration aims to enforce the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions, challenging elite universities' compliance.
Yale, Princeton and Duke Are Questioned Over Decline in Asian StudentsStudents for Fair Admissions is monitoring compliance with new rules post-affirmative action ruling.
Opinion | Post-Affirmative Action, Is Sustained Campus Diversity Suspicious?The Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action has created diverse impacts on university admissions, with unclear compliance outcomes among institutions.
Readers agree: Harvard is right to bring back standardized testsStandardized tests help diversify applicant pool and provide valuable information about potential success in college.
Documents Show How Top Colleges Secretly Admit Terrible Students, as Long as They're WealthyTop universities are accused of favoring wealthy applicants in admissions over higher-performing, lower-income peers.Some universities have settled lawsuits that call out their admissions practices favoring the rich.Allegations include detailed lists of favored applicants, disregarding academic qualifications for financial connections.
No extra help for A-level students hit by Raac concrete crisis as results dueOffering one-off exam boosts for pupils affected by school crises may pose challenges and raise fairness concerns.
The Blackheath school where more than half of students got A*/A at A levelBlackheath High School celebrates significant academic achievements with a high percentage of top grades, reflecting student dedication and strong teaching.
Documents Show How Top Colleges Secretly Admit Terrible Students, as Long as They're WealthyTop universities are accused of favoring wealthy applicants in admissions over higher-performing, lower-income peers.Some universities have settled lawsuits that call out their admissions practices favoring the rich.Allegations include detailed lists of favored applicants, disregarding academic qualifications for financial connections.
No extra help for A-level students hit by Raac concrete crisis as results dueOffering one-off exam boosts for pupils affected by school crises may pose challenges and raise fairness concerns.
The Blackheath school where more than half of students got A*/A at A levelBlackheath High School celebrates significant academic achievements with a high percentage of top grades, reflecting student dedication and strong teaching.
Lawsuit Accuses Georgetown of Admitting Students Based Solely on WealthGeorgetown's president allegedly prioritized students based on wealth over merit, raising concerns about fairness in admissions policies.
Feldman: The problem with banning college legacy admissionsCalifornia's prohibition on legacy admissions signals a significant shift in university policies amidst growing government influence over private college admissions.
The U.S. News college rankings are out. Cue the rage and obsession.U.S. News & World Report rankings draw attention and frustration annually, maintaining established top schools despite criticism about methodologies and data integrity.
More pupils to get first university choice as international student numbers fallPupils are more likely to get their first choice of university course due to a fall in international students, leading universities to accept more UK students for the upcoming admissions cycle.
U. of Texas at Austin Will Return to Standardized Test RequirementSelective universities reinstating standardized test requirements.Concerns about inequality and determining program placements from test scores.
The U.S. News college rankings are out. Cue the rage and obsession.U.S. News & World Report rankings draw attention and frustration annually, maintaining established top schools despite criticism about methodologies and data integrity.
More pupils to get first university choice as international student numbers fallPupils are more likely to get their first choice of university course due to a fall in international students, leading universities to accept more UK students for the upcoming admissions cycle.
U. of Texas at Austin Will Return to Standardized Test RequirementSelective universities reinstating standardized test requirements.Concerns about inequality and determining program placements from test scores.
CAO offers: Unwinding of grade inflation may ease stress for students aiming for college but also raises prospect of litigationNext year's Leaving Certificate grades expected to decline by 2%, raising concerns about fairness and potential litigation.
How Appealing Weekly RoundupThe GOP's efforts to undermine electoral confidence continue, regardless of Supreme Court decisions.
Opinion | How I Found Hope in Standardized TestsTest-optional policies harmed low-income and minority students who withheld potentially qualifying scores.Standardized tests offered disadvantaged students hope and a way to prove their potential despite life obstacles.