One of this year's University of Chicago admissions questions offers challenge and humor for all in academe
By Scott Jaschik. In an era when college admissions essay themes are decidedly similar and not terribly exciting (significant book, a hero, etc.), the University of Chicago has long prided itself on questions that are different, or "uncommon," (even if the university did join the Common Application. More...
Apprentissage en Nouvelle-Aquitaine : le plan d’actions pour la rentrée 2017
As another women's college shifts to coeducation, institutions consider strategies for attracting students
By Scott Jaschik. Another women's colleges goes completely coeducational, renewing discussion of viability of single-sex colleges -- and of institutions that start to recruit male students. More...
Appel à projets : accès à l'emploi personnel militaire
Date limite de remise des plis : le 24 août 2017 à 11 heures 30.
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University of San Francisco is diversifying its Chinese student body by using a Chinese admissions test
By Scott Jaschik. Two years into an unusual approach to international admissions, University of San Francisco finds that it's working. More...
‘For the Common Good’
By Scott Jaschik. Author explains his history of American higher education, told through specific periods in the development of various sectors. More...
Accès à la formation et délivrance du certificat de spécialisation agricole
Décret n° 2017-1145 du 7 juillet 2017. Plus...
Failure to Report
By Scott Jaschik. The university released a report that faulted the chancellor for failing to report the allegations to the relevant office at the university, and also to outside law enforcement. More...
Admissions Insider: New Way to Review Applicants
By Scott Jaschik. In this week's Admissions Insider: A new way some competitive colleges are reviewing applicants, a roundup of expert views on Harvard University revoking admissions offers to 10 students, the “Ethical College Admissions” column. More...