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College admissions tests are widely used, but they could provide advantages to students who can afford test prep services, private tutoring and test retakes. miniseries/E+ via Getty Images

The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential

Calls to reprioritize standardized tests in college admissions have sparked debate over the merits of the exams.
Students hug after a ceremony at Tufts University May 3. The ceremony celebrated 58 students who are the first in their family to receive a college degree. Anna Miller/Tufts University

This commencement speech had nothing but questions

At a special commencement ceremony for first-generation college graduates, a dean gave a speech made up of nothing but questions.
Has the cost of higher education in the U.S. put college out of financial reach? DRogatnev/www.shutterstock.com

Making college more affordable

As students head back to campus, the ever higher cost of a college education is once again top of mind. The presidents of Colorado College, Penn State and Xavier University weigh in on what’s to be done.

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