Does It Matter Where You Go To College? Some Context For The Admissions Scandal
It's no surprise that rich people game the system to get their kids into top colleges. Here are some key takeaways as the bribery scandal evolves.
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College Students See Nothing New In Admissions Scandal
Wealthy parents using their power to give their kids an unfair advantage in getting into college is not new, say college students.The bigger surprise is that now people are getting busted for it.
This Mentoring Program Is Taking A Different Approach To Help Students With Reading
Many schools rely on mentoring programs to help younger students. But one program is turning that idea on its head — by helping older students become better readers by teaching younger kids.
How Fairness Is Defined In Today's Hyper-Competitive College Landscape
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Natasha Warikoo, professor at Harvard's Graduate School of Education, about what is and isn't acceptable when applying for admission to elite colleges.
College Bribery Scandal Exposes Flaws In Admissions System
Alia Wong, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks to NPR's David Greene about the legal ways that wealthy parents have essentially tried to buy their kids' way into selective schools.
College Completion Rates Are Up, But The Numbers Will Still Surprise You
To unlock the benefits of going to college, you need to earn a degree. But average completion rates in the U.S. are surprisingly low and can vary widely depending on what type of school you attend.
College Admissions System Must Be Examined Post Scandal, Niles Says
David Greene talks to Stefanie Niles, vice president for enrollment and communications at Ohio Wesleyan University, about pressures of getting into college after an admissions scandal was made public.
News Brief: College Admissions Scandal, Death Penalty, Pell Sentenced
Dozens of parents charged in the scandal. California governor to sign moratorium on the death penalty. Australian Cardinal George Pell issentenced to 6 years in prison for sexually abusing two boys.
U.S. Charges Dozens Of Parents, Coaches In Massive College Admissions Scandal
Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among 33 parents who paid large sums of money to cheat admissions standards at prestigious schools, federal prosecutors say.
At Least 50 People Charged In College Admissions Scandal
Dozens of people have been charged in a scam aimed at getting children of the rich and famous into elite colleges. The scam involved cheating on entrance exams and fake athletic credentials.