Multiple Choices
Leaks of the SAT exam have been far more pervasive than its owner acknowledges. And the new SAT is vulnerable to a security hole that's widely exploited in Asia. Full Story
Inside the business of standardized testing and college admissions
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The Big Hack
New SAT booklets have leaked on the Internet. The SAT’s security failures are prompting some college officials to question the validity of exam scores. Full Story
Deception 101
A cheating ring at the University of Iowa demonstrates the damage being done by a booming Chinese cottage industry to the U.S. higher education system. Full Story
Special Access
The maker of the ACT test has a program that is offering foreign students a surprising perk: a sneak peek at the all-important college entrance exam. Full Story
At Risk
Reuters has obtained hundreds of unpublished questions from the new SAT. The College Board is moving to contain the impact of the leak - which experts called one of the worst lapses in testing history. Full Story
Word Problems
The College Board's own research showed the new SAT was overloaded with wordy math problems, documents reveal. But the test makers pushed forward anyway. Full Story
Getting In
A Chinese education company has spent heavily to get its students in front of top U.S. college admissions officers. Ex-employees of Dipont Education accuse it of application fraud. Full Story
Opening Doors
New Oriental, China’s biggest private educator, is accused of fraud. Thanks to two U.S. consultants, it also has access to top college admissions officers. Full Story
Crash Course
David Coleman led a sweeping redesign of America's oldest college entrance exam, which included tying it to the Common Core. His plan has created new problems. Full Story