BestColleges

MAY 3, 2023

Note Reference [1] Check Immediate college enrollment for Asian students was 82%, a rate much higher than those for white students (69%), Hispanic and Latino/a students (64%), and Black students (57%). [3] 3] Check Roughly 93% of Asian college students were first- or second-generation immigrants as of 2007-2008. [4]

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Maxing out the federal, state, and university aid given to me, I was able to attend undergrad pretty much loan-free. 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.

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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

Legacy admissions has been highly criticized in recent years, though only a few elite colleges have jettisoned the practice. The recent Supreme Court decision to ban race-conscious admissions has reinvigorated debates around legacy admissions. We might soon see more universities abandon legacy preferences in the face of growing public pressure.

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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. Caving in Waitomo, New Zealand. It isn’t something one can request.

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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. Twenty-six states saw an increase in college completions, with nine of these 26 states reporting an increase in completion rate greater than 1 percentage point.

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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? As an extension of this thinking, the committee recommended that colleges’ decisions about their test policies should “include a plan for frequent reviews.”

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Predominantly Black Institutions in New York PBIs were incorporated into the Higher Education Act in 2008. The state of New York offers a program that specifically helps students considered to be economically disadvantaged and academically underprepared. Explore more about HBCUs and PBIs in this resource.

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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. Harvard Magazine states, “Of the admitted cohort, 15.5 TOP 10 EARLY ADMISSIONS TRENDS: CLASS OF 2028 1. Yale , for instance, had a 9.02

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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 Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

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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. At the other end of the spectrum lie Chicago State University for earnings ($43,759) and Mississippi Valley State University for graduation rate (27.1%).

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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. How many HSIs are there?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Despite being the fourth-most populous state in the country, New York has the largest number of medical schools of any state (18), beating out the 16 medical schools in California , 15 medical schools in Texas , and 10 medical schools in Florida. Which are the best medical schools in New York? Your guide is on its way.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 5, 2023

Every state except Wyoming has a 529 plan. [4]. Five states account for almost half (48%) of the money saved in 529 plans in the entire U.S. [5]. 529 Balances by State. Data Summary. Check Circle. In 2018, 56% of parents surveyed reported saving for their children's college. [1]. Check Circle. Check Circle. Check Circle.

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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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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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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 13, 2020

Of course, in the United States, we have a very different higher education model, one that allows students to explore, test the waters, figure out what they like and then pursue that major. Whether students go on to a four-year college, begin working, or enroll in plumbing school, I appreciate and respect each unique choice.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Member Spotlight: Dominque Harrison, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (NC) Hot Topics Quick Minute: SACAC opportunities Guess who’s on LinkedIn? I was able to come back to North Carolina, closer to family and friends, while growing in the field of enrollment management.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For the 2022 admission cycle , Stanford reported median scores of 1540 on the SAT and 35 on the ACT for enrolled students. And over 70% of enrolled students had a perfect GPA, with an average 3.95 How hard is it to get into Stanford? Some could call it a miracle. The Stanford admissions office reads over 55,000 applications every year.

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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. The cross-cultural mission of NYU is demonstrated in multiple ways. In the classroom, NYU students learn from esteemed researchers and thinkers who shape society.

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The Thoughtful College Search

MAY 2, 2022

One is the decision by the University of California and Cal State systems to no longer use test scores in their admission processes. ( 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.

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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. MBA degrees can lead to higher earnings and make graduates more competitive in the job market. Here's what you need to know about the ever-changing MBA.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2023

Becoming a global health professional is one of the most rewarding careers for Medical doctors. Introduction Part 1: What is global health ? Part 2: What to study for a career in global health Part 3: How to gain experience in global healthcare Part 4: Which med schools should I apply to for a global health career? -.

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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. So what does the end of race-conscious admissions mean for college admissions?

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BestColleges

MARCH 29, 2023

This report shares statistics about students with disabilities in higher education to better understand the prevalence of disabilities and the state of disability inclusion on college campuses. Data Summary Check Nearly 1 in 5 undergraduate college students reported having a disability in 2015-2016. [1] 24.8%) has a disability. [5]

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

JUNE 13, 2023

Today’s Reading Reflections from SACAC’s Government Relations Committee We recently asked our State Chairs why it is important for SACAC to do Government Relations work as well as why they personally chose to do the work. As a first-generation Hispanic woman, I understand how the legislative process can be overwhelming.

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Discovery College Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2022

Below are the averages for the 2021-2022 school year: in-state public four-year colleges: $27,330 out-of-state public four-year colleges: $44,150 private non-profit four-year colleges: $55,800 CBS News recently published a list of the 50 most expensive colleges in the U.S., Since 2006, student loan debt has more than tripled.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It is based in Phoenix, but many of its students are enrolled in online programs. GCU lied about the cost of its doctoral programs to attract students to enroll," Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray said in an ED press release. "GCU FSA takes its oversight responsibilities seriously.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

When looking at colleges, rankings can feel like a big deal. They give you a quick snapshot of how a school measures up in academics, research, and innovation. If Johns Hopkins University is on your radar, you might wonder how well it ranks compared to other top schools and what that means for you. Below, we break down its rankings from 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. Buttigieg attended Harvard University where he earned a bachelor's degree in history and literature. In college, he was involved in the Institute of Politics and a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honors society. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who was a U.S.

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