Columbia stands alone as last Ivy League university to keep test-optional admissions policy – The Times of India

Columbia University will be the only Ivy League institution maintaining a test-optional admissions policy in the 2027-28 cycle, following Princeton University’s decision earlier this month to reinstate standardised testing requirements.…

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Princeton and MIT bring back SAT/ACT: Why is Columbia still test-optional? – The Times of India

Columbia University has become the last Ivy League institution to maintain a fully test-optional policy, a move that sets it apart from its peers as the league reverses the trend…

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$500,000 lifeline: How Columbia University is protecting students from the Trump administration’s visa crackdown – The Times of India

When the United States tightened visa regulations last spring, international students at Columbia University faced unprecedented uncertainty. Thousands of visas were revoked under the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on the…

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Columbia University braces for potential $20 million burden as new H-1B visa fee targets universities – The Times of India

Columbia University could face a substantial financial impact if the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is implemented, as reported by the Columbia Spectator. The fee, announced in…

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Minouche Shafik educational qualification: How Columbia shaped her journey to global economic leadership – The Times of India

FILE: (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Minouche Shafik’s tenure as president of Columbia University was brief but high-profile, placing her at the intersection of academia, politics, and public scrutiny. Appointed…

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Trump demands nine-figure payments from elite universities, stirring debate over federal leverage – Times of India

The Trump administration has escalated pressure on elite American universities, demanding multimillion-dollar settlements in exchange for continued federal funding. Schools including Columbia University, Harvard University, and UCLA have faced financial…

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Elite US universities including Columbia, Duke and Penn accused of colluding to hike tuition through early decision scheme – Times of India

The promise of a fair shot at higher education has long been a cornerstone of the American academic ideal. Yet a new lawsuit contends that some of America's most revered…

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Columbia and Brown to disclose admissions data: What this means for future applicants – Times of India

Columbia University and Brown University are set to disclose detailed admissions data, including standardised test scores, grade-point averages, and racial demographics of applicants, as part of recent settlements with the…

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