1.   Colleges say those who speak poor English are especially vulnerable.

2.   And the bishops left open the definition of faithful, which colleges say leaves them open to lawsuits.

3.   But the colleges say they can do little beyond talking to guidance counselors, students and parents about their concerns, and hope that people take them to heart.

4.   Colleges say they accept so many students early because so many of the strongest students apply early.

5.   Ellis has apologized, but the college says it will investigate because misleading students in the classroom is a serious academic matter.

6.   Government approval is expected, the college said.

7.   He had endured a long illness, the college said.

8.   Ivy League colleges have long said that they could pick entirely different classes and still have top quality.

9.   Many colleges say they cannot afford to give scholarships to all students who need them, and they direct their aid to the students they want most.

10.   Most college officials surveyed said the geographic distribution of early applicants had changed little from previous years.