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Author Archives: James Murphy

James S. Murphy is a higher ed consultant who writes about college access and admissions. He serves, under contract, as an adviser to the College Board. The opinions here are his own.

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Posted inElementary to High School

OPINION: A boon for colleges and wealthy families, ‘early decision’ is unfair — and here to stay

by James Murphy October 7, 2019April 8, 2021

I recently sat down with a family trying to decide whether to apply “early decision” to a super-selective school their son was unlikely to get into or instead to use the option at a less selective school they feared would be a waste because, What if he could get in there during the regular decision […]

Posted inElementary to High School, Higher Education, Opinion

Why the new SAT is not the answer

by Akil Bello and James Murphy March 4, 2016April 8, 2021
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