Admissions

Survey data suggests that prospective learners are being dissuaded from college by skepticism about whether degrees are worth the time and money.

Grand Valley State University's partially online program is to expand this fall across the university’s five campuses.

Some state officials say the policy was burdensome and promoted college-going over more vocational paths. Critics of the change fear it will impede college attainment for needy students.

Ben Paris argues that test critics downplay the disadvantages of test-optional policies.

The seven winning states and university systems will use the funds for direct admissions, universal transfer pathways and other initiatives to simplify admissions.