the college spy

APRIL 14, 2023

The College Spy periodically welcomes guest blogs from other experts and thought leaders on topics we believe will be of interest to parents and students on the journey from high school to higher education. For example, the median salary for a computer science grad at Indiana State is $51,642 (at an average annual cost of $13,896).

Internship 52

Internship Out-of-State Higher Education High School 52

BestColleges

JANUARY 18, 2023

Check Circle Although most schools state no preference, the majority of accepted applicants at the most selective business schools take the GMAT over the GRE. Data Summary Check Circle The national average GMAT score has increased considerably in the past five years, rising from 613 in 2017 to a record 658 in 2021, a 45-point jump. [1]

Programs 52

Programs Acceptance Testing In-State 52

Admissions Madness

JUNE 4, 2022

Early Decision (ED) differs from Early Action (EA) or Priority deadlines because students may only apply to a single ED school. In contrast, most universities permit students to apply to as many EA options as they wish. The first early admissions deadlines arose in the 1950s. A common question I receive is whether ED is really binding.

Early Decision 52

Early Decision Ivy League Enrollment Tuition 52

BestColleges

JULY 11, 2024

Most states have extensive financial aid programs for former foster youth. states, students with experience in foster care don't have to pay tuition. Many states, however, have strict requirements students must meet to qualify for aid. states (31), SEFC can qualify for tuition waivers. In more than half of U.S.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Scholarships Bachelor's Degree Tuition 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) and University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) both have MD programs in their respective corners of the state, while Touro University offers a DO program in Henderson, near Las Vegas. They only grant 50 interviews to out-of-state applicants each year. News and World Report.

GPA 52

GPA Out-of-State Extracurricular Grants 52

BestColleges

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I have actually read the Stanford admissions' record, including commentary about a student's interview, academic profile, and essays, says Rachel Coleman, a Stanford alum and independent education consultant at College Essay Editor. How hard is it to get into Stanford? Some could call it a miracle. How can you stand out? recommends Coleman.

Ivy League 52

Ivy League GPA Extracurricular Transcripts 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Part 1: Introduction Florida medical schools are an attractive option for many premed hopefuls, given the perennially warm climate, rich cultural diversity, and affordable tuition for in-state students. In-state residents enjoy significantly reduced tuition at public institutions. SEND ME THE GUIDE. 100% privacy.

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Out-of-State Tuition In-State GPA 86

EAB

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Art Coleman, one of the nation’s foremost legal experts on affirmative action in higher education, joins EAB’s Tom Cakuls to unpack the recent Supreme Court ruling. Today I have the great privilege of bringing you a conversation with Art Coleman, one of the nation's foremost legal experts on affirmative action in higher education.

Financial Aid 64

Financial Aid Policies Higher Education Scholarships 64

DC College Counseling

JUNE 6, 2024

With just a week’s notice, the University of the Arts sent out a message stating that the school would be closing June 7th, catching students and faculty completely by surprise. “The Brown, an attorney, to be the new chancellor of Winston-Salem State University. While the numbers are not back to pre-pandemic rates, they are up 2.5%

Early Decision 59

Early Decision Out-of-State Transfer Financial Aid 59

BestColleges

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ronald Reagan cut higher education funding and raised tuition. Once considered a public good, higher education became seen nationwide as a private commodity. Higher education has an almost 400-year history in this country, yet the student loan saga as we know it traces its roots to the 1960s. Collectively, Americans owe $1.78

Loans 98

Loans Government Tuition Higher Education 98

BestColleges

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The program aims to advance the frontiers of computing through research, education, and service. Rice University has a long reputation as a prestigious institution of higher learning, and it is especially known for its programs in science and engineering. Baker III Institute for Public Policy. Students also pay $920 in mandatory fees.

Ivy League 52

Ivy League Bachelor's Degree Financial Aid University 52

BestColleges

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This report describes the state of student loan default in the U.S. Student Loan Delinquency Rate by State Frequently Asked Questions About the Student Loan Default Rate References How Many People Default on Student Loans? Data Summary Check As of 2022, the three-year student loan default rate was 2.3%. [1] billion at the end of 2021.

Loans 52

Loans Bachelor's Degree Out-of-State Government 52

BestColleges

MAY 25, 2023

Data Summary Check The rate of college course participation in prison halved from 1991-2004 following the 1994 Crime Bill, which banned incarcerated individuals from receiving Pell Grants. [1] 5] Check Those who participated in education programs had a 43% lower chance of recidivating than incarcerated individuals who did not. [6]

Education 52

Education Education Programs Financial Aid 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Part 1: Introduction The current state of elite college admissions Getting into top colleges is harder today than it’s ever been. It can include arts (e.g., painting), sports (e.g., baseball), clubs (e.g., Science Quiz Bowl), jobs (e.g., working at a bowling alley), service (e.g., volunteering at an animal shelter), personal commitments (e.g.,

Extracurricular 19

Extracurricular Admissions Internship Out-of-State 19

BestColleges

AUGUST 15, 2023

Data Summary Check In July 2021, there were roughly 124,500 student workers represented in higher education unions. [1] 2] Check Roughly 48,000 workers across the University of California system's 10 campuses went on strike from mid-November to the end of December 2022 — the largest recorded higher education strike. [3] of gross pay.

Graduate Students 52

Graduate Students Higher Education Undergraduate Students Out-of-State 52

BestColleges

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Governors from both sides of the aisle highlighted career and technical education (CTE) in their annual State of the State addresses. Federal and state officials alike have turned to CTE to address workforce shortages across the country in recent years. CTE programs face educator shortages and federal funding shortfalls.

Education 52

Education Education Associate's Degree Grants 52

BestColleges

AUGUST 13, 2024

In 2004, Buttigieg graduated from Harvard with a bachelor's degree in history and literature and a language citation in Arabic. After graduating, Buttigieg worked for John Kerry's presidential campaign in Arizona until the November 2004 election. Pete Buttigieg knew from an early age that he wanted to pursue a career in politics.

Bachelor's Degree 52

Bachelor's Degree Honor Society Loans Tuition 52

BestColleges

JULY 18, 2023

A spring 2023 snapshot survey from the Institute of International Education (IIE) found that 98% of surveyed institutions are offering in-person or hybrid study abroad opportunities during the summer 2023 semester, up from just 31% in 2021. Bipartisan legislation seeks to involve a more diverse community of students in study abroad programs.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 5, 2024

After law school, he moved his family back to Pennsylvania, started working at the Philadelphia law firm Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll LLP, and he ran for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2004. He successfully won his election for the state House and was reelected every two years through 2010.

Bachelor's Degree 59

Bachelor's Degree Higher Education Government Out-of-State 59

BestColleges

MAY 11, 2023

President Biden, a first-generation student, stayed in state and attended the University of Delaware for his undergraduate degrees in history and political science. Biden is the first president since Ronald Reagan to attend state school and not an Ivy. For law school, he attended Syracuse University.

Bachelor's Degree 52

Bachelor's Degree Loans Transfer Semester 52