The Choice Blog: Do Asian-Americans Face Bias in Admissions at Elite Colleges?
Discrimination charges against Harvard and Princeton Universities have led to questions regarding discrimination against Asian-Americans at elite colleges. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:01:26 -0800

Bexley making gains in college counseling
As the college counselor at Bexley High School, I am usually very busy at this time of year. I am guiding our 170 high school seniors through the college admissions process, as most of them apply to schools with deadlines starting in November. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:02:45 -0800

How Should Students With Disabilities Find the Right College?
More and more each year, colleges are adjusting to accommodate students with a diverse array of needs. However, students with learning or physical disabilities may have to do a little bit more research and browsing before finding the college that best suits their individual needs. Eric Bees of Chicago asks: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:49:58 -0800

Almost Half of College Student Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Involve Alcohol
Almost half of all admissions for substance abuse treatment that involve college students are primarily related to alcohol, according to a new government report. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:33:19 -0800

Inflated SAT scores reveal ‘elasticity of admissions data’
In the Wild West of college admissions, there is no Data Sheriff. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:41:36 -0800

On the Stage, an Insider's View of College Admissions
"Inadmissible," a new play by D.B. Gilles, parodies the college admissions process to help applicants laugh at their anxiety. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:22:07 -0800

Debra Ollivier: College Admissions Craze: Are We Making Our Kids Sick?
Do we do a disservice to our children's sense of self-reliance and authenticity by being too vigorously involved in the college application process? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:06:59 -0800

What Should Vassar College Do About Its Admissions Mistake?
Does Vassar College owe the 76 accepted-then-rejected students anything, or are mistakes just part of a digital application process? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:10:36 -0800

College admissions counseling as a path to independence and student empowerment
Now that the New Year is underway, so too is the pre-college application season for high school juniors across the country. Within the next few months, these students will begin the painstaking process of selecting, visiting and applying to colleges and universities – and then settle in for the breathless waiting period before hearing back from admissions officers in the spring. For many high ... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:42:36 -0800

In India, The Pressure Cooker Of College Admissions
Getting into Delhi University, one of the most prestigious schools in India, can be even tougher than getting into an Ivy League school in the U.S. The university's College of Commerce takes less than 2 percent of applicants. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:06:46 -0800