David Blobaum –

September 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

We need academic underwriters, not admissions officers, to vet students and ensure that they have access to positive outcomes.

April 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Colleges still use legacy admissions and letters of recommendation to put a finger on the scales in ways most people would say are un-American.

January 5, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

We are seeing the consequences of SAT- and ACT-optional admissions policies at schools such as the University of California San Diego.

March 29, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Test-optional admissions, pitched as a boon for equity, were actually further disadvantaging the disadvantaged.

All Stories