Sep 13 Watch 7:47 Admissions scandal highlights ‘disconnect’ between colleges’ message and action The college admissions scandal that engulfed several Hollywood figures this year has essentially delivered a public indictment of some elite institutions. It has also sparked a larger conversation about admissions, access and inequity throughout American higher education. Paul Tough has… Continue watching
May 16 Georgetown to expel 2 students linked to admissions scandal By Associated Press Former coach Gordon Ernst has pleaded not guilty to accepting $2.7 million in bribes to designate at least 12 applicants as tennis recruits, whether or not they played the sport. Continue reading
May 13 Felicity Huffman to plead guilty in college admissions scandal By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The actress is expected to plead guilty to paying $15,000 to rig her daughter's SAT score as part of a nationwide college admissions scheme. Continue reading
Apr 05 Should the SAT be optional? Bribery scandal renews debate By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press The scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed their children's way into top schools also has highlighted deeper concerns about the fairness of using SAT and ACT tests — gatekeepers for a U.S. admissions system already seen as favoring wealth… Continue reading
Apr 02 Parents could face tax charges, big fines in admissions scam By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A wide-ranging college admissions cheating scheme allowed wealthy parents not only to get their kids into sought-after schools but to write off the bribes on their taxes, federal authorities say. Continue reading
Mar 26 Education Department probes colleges affected by bribery scandal By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Letters sent to the schools Monday and obtained by The Associated Press say the department is conducting a "preliminary investigation" to determine whether they violated federal laws or rules surrounding the management of federal student aid. Continue reading
Mar 15 How some wealthy parents game the college admissions process By Patty Morales While the actions uncovered in the indictments were blatantly illegal, it’s far from the first time affluent Americans have used their status to secure seats at some of America’s most elite colleges. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 8:26 Explosive cheating scandal illuminates hidden inequities of college admissions An explosive scandal around bribery and cheating in college admissions has prompted new questions about access, race and inequality in elite higher education. Judy Woodruff explores some of them with Daniel Golden, senior editor at ProPublica and author of a… Continue watching
Mar 14 How the admissions scandal could hurt students with learning disabilities By Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed Those who advocate for students with learning disabilities say the scandal has the potential to undercut progress they have been making in gaining acceptance. Continue reading
Mar 14 Students file lawsuit against colleges involved in admissions bribery scandal By Associated Press The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges the students were denied a fair opportunity for admission. Continue reading