BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

A national grant program aims to reposition the liberal arts and humanities as central to the general education curriculum. Except that it's not entirely shocking given what's happening across higher education. This is a time of great change in higher education," Gee said , "and we are leading that change rather than being its victim."

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Admissions Village

JULY 22, 2024

The demographic cliff refers to how the number of traditional college-aged students will peak in 2025 and then decline dramatically for several years, the result primarily of declining birth rates following the 2008 recession.

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Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

What was the impact of testing policies on admission/enrollment outcomes for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and low-income students during the fall 2020 cycle? How do Black, Latino, and Indigenous justice-impacted students perceive test-optional policies at higher education institutions?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 31, 2024

percent early acceptance rate, the lowest in history since adopting its current non-binding early admissions model for the Class of 2008. Financial Aid Applications: A growing percentage of admitted students applied for financial aid, indicating an increasing need for financial support in pursuing higher education.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 8, 2024

million first-time students enrolled in college in fall 2017 — 28,500 more students than in 2016 — however, the completion rate was unchanged since 2015. percentage points) — has been making higher education more accessible for incoming students since 2022. The rate had steadily increased by 9.3 for the 2017 cohort.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 18, 2024

Minority enrollments at both law and medical schools have increased in recent years. Similarly, in Michigan, after the adoption of Proposition 2 in 2005, Michigan Law School saw its enrollment of those minority student populations decline from 17% to 9% by 2008. "It Ehrenfeld, in a statement.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) stand at the vanguard of providing Black and African American students with a rigorous education among a community of their peers. HBCUs continue to produce many educated members of the Black middle class and a large percentage of professionals in various career fields.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

I remember choosing psychology as my major on my enrollment packet, but women and gender studies also caught my eye. I made the dean's list for the first time and remained on the dean's list until I graduated in 2008. Adrienne Rich, a feminist academic and poet, urges women to rethink their experience of their education.

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BestColleges

JUNE 5, 2024

It defines outcomes as graduation rates and median earnings 10 years after enrolling. And it examined earnings 10 years out for cohorts entering in 2008 and 2009. Certain factors — such as family wealth, gender, community resources, race, and first-generation status — influence educational outcomes, the study argues.

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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights by Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR), alleges the practice violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Mickey Munley, a higher education consultant and former fundraiser, agrees. The complaint, filed with the U.S. But are they? Hopkins' president, Ronald J.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The story of higher education in the United States and the territories it colonized cannot be told without recognizing and celebrating, among other things, the influence on and contribution to higher education from Hispanic-identifying students and educators past, present, and future. Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

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College Essay Guy

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hoping to access high-quality education without the cost of traditional college. A brief history of MOOCs—Massive Open Online Courses The term MOOC was coined in 2008 when educators Stephen Downes and George Siemens created an online course called Connectivism and Connectivity Knowledge. Looking to learn a new skill or subject.

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BestColleges

JUNE 9, 2023

college student population, despite the decline in Latino/a college enrollment. Schools that recognize and uplift Afro-Latino/a history can improve campus diversity , broaden staff, student, and faculty perspectives, and enrich the educational experience for everyone. Haitians are a significant part of the Latino/a U.S.

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EAB

APRIL 14, 2023

Even more impressively, there has been a 4% improvement in completion rates when compared to the fall 2008 cohort. Recruitment One thing is clear—the shrinking birth rate, declines in young adult enrollment, and growing skepticism of higher education makes each interaction with a prospective student more important than ever.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A: I was working a corporate job for about five years after college, then the recession in 2008 happened, and my entire department was laid off. I was able to come back to North Carolina, closer to family and friends, while growing in the field of enrollment management. Q: How did you get started in admissions?

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 25, 2024

What really matters, though, is that Wake Forest offers an exceptional education for just under 5,500 undergraduates. Wake Forest has been test optional since May of 2008, meaning that they don’t require the SAT or ACT as part of your application. And it’s beautiful.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 19, 2023

It’s also an incredibly academic school–several studies from 2008 found that undergraduates from Wesleyan were 2nd in the country for pursuing PhDs among all liberal arts schools. If you play a niche sport like squash and want to get a top-notch education, you might be interested in what getting recruited to Wesleyan might look like.

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Independent Educational Consultants from College Consultants of Colorado (CCC) will be helping to coordinate and direct approximately 30-40 additional adult volunteers. Time permitting, CCC volunteers will discuss next steps to enrollment, such as essays, letters of recommendation and financial aid assistance.

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Independent Educational Consultants from College Consultants of Colorado will be helping to coordinate and direct approximately 30-40 additional adult volunteers. These kids are motivated, smart and inspiring and it’s a privilege to walk along side them”, commented Shelly Humbach, a Denver based Certified Educational Planner.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you're trying to save for your child or grandchild's future education, it's hard to know how to prepare. College savings accounts , such as 529 plans, are specially designed to save money for higher education. Note: These averages only include parents who are enrolled in the accounts mentioned, not all parents. Family Income.

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Admissions Madness

JUNE 4, 2022

Many elite universities offer binding Early Decision deadlines that oblige students to enroll if offered admission. Legally, there is no recourse available to universities to coerce you into enrolling or paying any penalty. Instead, it’s the most powerful tool in a university’s enrollment management arsenal.

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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. And over 70% of enrolled students had a perfect GPA, with an average 3.95 GPA out of a 4.0

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Public Service Announcement: Enrolling at Austin Community College (ACC) does not improve your UT transfer chances. Others enroll at a great university, but the major they come to love isn’t offered there, so they must switch campuses to pursue their new interest. Note: this post is for External Transfers who are not UT students.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Founded in 1831 with an intentional global focus, NYU is the perfect school for students who want creativity, expression, and innovation to be at the forefront of their education. In addition to the three main campuses, NYU offers its students eleven study-away sites for international travel and educational opportunities.

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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 13, 2020

As an Independent Educational Consultant, I sometimes feel conflicted as to post-secondary choices for high school graduates. Further, in Europe, most Unis are “created equal”, that is, they are there to provide an education and students attend based on the courses offered, proximity to home and affordability. Prestige is not coveted.

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BestColleges

MAY 30, 2023

According to a June 2022 survey of employers by Statista , roughly 97% of companies hired MBA graduates — up from 80% in 2020 and well above the 59% figure reported in 2008. Here's what you need to know about the ever-changing MBA. Other requirements for MBA program admission typically include: Check At least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA.

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The Thoughtful College Search

MAY 2, 2022

( Originally published in Inside Higher Ed’s “Admissions Insider” on May 2, 2022) Someone once said (okay, it might have been me) that when Harvard itches, everyone else in higher education scratches. Is the same true of MIT? We may soon have an answer to that question. Consider test scores in context.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2023

Money, public perception, education, accessibility, and practicing medicine are all wrapped up in the concerns of global health workers. Enrolling in a B.S. Some programs will only ask that you complete one or two courses about sociology in regard to medicine, alongside your general education classes.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

JUNE 13, 2023

Within Government Relations, I had the privilege to work alongside educators from primary to higher education who have refused to allow legislative changes without advocacy on behalf of the needs of our students and faculty. Thank you to those who have supported our committee and continue to believe in the work we do.

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BestColleges

MARCH 29, 2023

5] Despite how common disabilities are, society and institutions — like higher education — sometimes fail to provide adequate accommodations or truly inclusive spaces for all to participate equally. The percentage of people with disabilities earning a bachelor's degree doubled between 2008 and 2021. 24.8%) has a disability. [5]

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Admissions Village

JULY 5, 2023

It’s worth noting that nine states - California (1996), Washington (1998), Florida (1999), Michigan (2006), Nebraska (2008), Arizona (2010), New Hampshire (2012), Oklahoma (2012), and Idaho (2020) – already had bans on affirmative action in place. If admitted, early decision applicants lose the ability to compare financial aid packages.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Given its cultural cachet, large population, and many excellent schools, it’s no surprise that New York is one of the most popular places to pursue a medical education. IS) Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell 8 (68 [tie]) Hempstead MD 2008 $64,215 IS $64,215 OOS 3.86 140 (17.4% 519 11% 106 (30.2% 120 (26.7% 183 (49.2%

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Department of Education alleges that its students paid roughly 25% more in doctoral program costs than what was advertised. The university in a statement categorically denied every accusation made by the Department of Education. The Department of Education (ED) on Tuesday fined Grand Canyon University (GCU) $37.7

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Discovery College Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2022

Earnest, a provider of private student loans (in other words, not those canceled by President Biden), identified four factors that have contributed to the rising cost of college: Marketing and recruitment: Between 2000-2015, the number of Americans enrolled in college jumped 32%. This was 10 times the growth of tenured professor positions.

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BestColleges

JUNE 23, 2023

A coalition of five Republican senators put forth the Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act on June 14, which is actually a bundle of five proposals that would impact higher education. higher education. Anyone with a college-aged child knows that college costs are soaring," U.S. That's because Republican U.S.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 13, 2024

Joseph High School in 2000 and enrolled at Harvard University for his bachelor's degree. In the summer and fall of 2008, he took a leave of absence to work full time for Thompson's gubernatorial campaign in Indiana. In a Baltimore Sun op-ed published in November 2019, Buttigieg highlighted his commitment to educational equity.

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