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Steve Cohen is an attorney at KDLM, and the co-author of Getting In: College Admission and Financial Aid in the Digital Age.
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Sweet Briar Is Closing. Who's Next?
Costly CollegesThe venerable all-women’s college announced it’s shuttering after this year’s graduation. Why it won’t be the last liberal arts college to close shop.

How to Reinvent College Rankings
The DecisionThe numbers are misleading and biased. Steve Cohen on how schools can help make college lists that matter.

So, Who Got In?
Fat EnvelopesCollege admissions were tougher than ever this year. Steve Cohen reports on the early statistics.

Early-Admission Edge Erodes
This year’s early admission applicants had it tougher than ever, reports Steve Cohen.

Do College Interviews Count?
Steve Cohen and Mike Muska break down which really matter—and why some colleges are doing away with them.

SAT’s Legacy of Cheating
Seven kids have been charged with hiring someone to take the SATs for them.

The Biggest Admissions Edge
A single application trick can instantly double or triple your odds of college acceptance.

The Out-of-State Admissions Edge
More than ever before, cash-crunched state schools are seeking out-of-state applicants to balance their budgets.

How Kids Really Choose a School
A surprising new poll shows who students listen to—and who they ignore—when deciding where to go to college. Parents, it turns out, wield a lot of influence, while coaches and siblings are out of luck.
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