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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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Opinion: From a student who used to worship them, college rankings are worthless

The recent allegations that Columbia University exaggerated statistics to improve its US News & World Report ranking demonstrate that it’s past time to retire the false prestige of college rankings.
Alexandra Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor March 23, 2022

Leading up to my senior year of high school, my party trick was reciting the top 50 schools in US News & World Report’s rankings from memory. It’s embarrassing to admit...

FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

WSN Editorial Board September 22, 2016
Starting the financial aid process earlier and accepting older tax returns offer planning benefits to high schoolers as they begin the application process, yet these small FAFSA reforms do little to ease the greatest burden of pursuing a college degree.
College Board revamps rules on SATs

College Board revamps rules on SATs

March 11, 2014
The College Board announced on March 5 that the essay portion of the SAT will be optional for test-takers in 2016.
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Cloudy translation: Advance Placement scores and class credits

February 6, 2013
As Dartmouth College has announced that it will no longer consider AP credits to count towards a matriculating degree, a look at whether Advanced Placement classes actually prepare you for college level course material.