Yet the way in which he persevered through a potentially devastating personal crisis speaks volumes about who he is, the admission committee believes. “The unevenness [in his grades] may even out in ...

For students and families who are considering college, a relatively new option for admission is gaining popularity. In addition to the long-standing regular admissions process, and various options for ...

They served their purpose, once upon a time, by creating a universal standard for college admissions such that academically talented Jewish, Black, and female students could gain admission to ...

"Yes," he said. "Look, I look at the data, right? I'm not going off of a feeling, because the college admission process has been very good for me. But I think everyone has to acknowledge that ...

Under the direct admissions approach, a college makes an offer of admission before a student has even applied – if the student meets certain academic and sometimes demographic requirements.

The admission process at Boston College is holistic. Although we select students based on their academic talents and preparation, we desire to fill a class full of various talents and backgrounds, and ...