Is the Electoral College Becoming Fairer?
The Electoral College has been very kind to Republicans in the 21st century. George W. Bush won the presidency in 2000 despite losing the popular vote, and Donald Trump did…
Trump’s Electoral College Edge Seems to Be Fading
The early polls show Donald J. Trump and President Biden tied nationwide. Does that mean Mr. Trump has a clear advantage in the battleground states that decide the Electoral College?…
Florida Approves Classic Learning Test for Use in College Admissions
Why It Matters The CLT tests similar skills to the SAT and ACT. But in the exam’s English section, there is less emphasis on contemporary fiction and memoir, and more…
The College Access Index Returns
The Supreme Court decision banning race-based affirmative action has thrust economic diversity to the center of the debate over college admissions. Many supporters of the old affirmative action see economic…
Allergies and Special Dietary Restrictions Put College Dining Halls to the Test
For the staff of the Michigan State University dining halls, serving roughly 27,000 students each semester has never been a picnic. But these days, the job involves an even bigger…
Americans Are Losing Faith in the Value of College. Whose Fault Is That?
With those odds, it is not a surprise that young Americans, especially, are eager to believe that they will be able to thrive in the job market without having to…
Applying to College? Here’s How A.I. Tools Might Hurt, or Help.
I spent the last week talking with university officials, teachers and high school seniors about the dreaded college admissions essay. I cover education technology at The Times. And I’ve been…