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Can college reject religious high school courses?


January 31, 2010 by Tom D'Agostino

A Christian high school claimed a university shouldn’t be allowed to reject high school courses it deems too religious. Did a court agree?

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Was admission denial based on gender?


January 16, 2010 by Tom D'Agostino

It’s usually pretty tough for applicants to prove they were denied admission based on gender. But there are exceptions.

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And the best predictor of college success is …


September 15, 2009 by Tom D'Agostino

It’s not standardized test scores or demographic factors, according to a new book. Instead, it’s this.

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Is it OK to use race in admissions? Court says yes


September 10, 2009 by Tom D'Agostino

Should race be a factor in admissions decisions? It is for this school — which found itself defending discrimination charges in court.

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He’s applying for admission — but has violent past


June 23, 2009 by Tom D'Agostino

What should a school do when it learns a man applying for admission has a violent criminal past? This school took a seemingly reasonable step – but got sued anyway.

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