Return of Standardized Testing in College Admissions

The article discusses the return of standardized testing in college admissions after many schools dropped their testing requirements due to the pandemic. It highlights the confusion and anxiety among students and parents as colleges have varying policies on testing.

End of legacy admissions at Virginia public institutions

Virginia Governor signed a bill ending legacy admissions at public institutions, giving an admissions advantage to students connected to alums or donors. Similar bans are in place in other states and private colleges.

Discussion on Legacy Admissions and Recovery from Stroke

The New Yorker Radio Hour discusses the movement to end legacy admissions in colleges, featuring interviews with the U.S. Education Secretary and a university dean who ended the practice. Also includes a conversation with novelist Esmeralda Santiago about her recovery from a stroke and returning to writing. Other topics covered include judging spending habits, Linda Ronstadt's new voice, a lost wedding ring, a scientist risking lives, World's 50 Best Restaurants, foreign students in Ukraine, and an essay by Haruki Murakami.