Black and Hispanic students are less likely to be admitted to elite colleges, more likely to attend flagship state universities.

When AI reads college application essays, "it doesn't get grumpy" or "have a bad day," says Virginia Tech vice provost.

It's easier to apply to college, as less-selective schools try to "put butts in the seats." But are high school graduates prepared?

Without SAT or ACT scores, University of California at San Diego is seeing a "steep decline" in academic readiness.

"Socioeconomic" preferences often help low-income blacks, but low-income Asian Americans.

Diversity is out for college applicants. Civility is in.

Did Zohran Mamdani lie when he wrote he checked the "Black/African American" box on his college applications?

The college essay favors students who know how to exaggerate their adversity and fake humility.

The University of Austin will guarantee admissions to students with very high test scores.

The University of California is being sued by Asian-American achievers who charge racial discrimination in admissions.

Taking AP Calculus is almost obligatory for students applying for top colleges, even if they aren't interested in math or science majors.

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