Selective Admissions Leaders Struggle to Counter Online Misinformation

By Johanna Alonso · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-08-04

According to reporting from Inside Higher Ed, admissions directors at top-tier institutions are finding it nearly impossible to dismantle persistent myths circulating in student-led digital forums. While officials at schools like Rice and Penn attempt direct outreach to clarify t

According to reporting from Inside Higher Ed, admissions directors at top-tier institutions are finding it nearly impossible to dismantle persistent myths circulating in student-led digital forums. While officials at schools like Rice and Penn attempt direct outreach to clarify t