BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Several colleges and universities recently have announced similar cuts, eviscerating the liberal arts in response to budget shortfalls, enrollment declines, and shifting student preferences. In many cases, low enrollment drove these decisions. Except that it's not entirely shocking given what's happening across higher education.

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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. I also received Pell Grants , KEES money for academic achievement in high school, and other need-based grants.

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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

A new lawsuit claims Harvard University discriminates against minority students by favoring legacy applicants. The plaintiffs argued that legacy preferences, along with early admission programs, "operate to the disadvantage of minority applicants." It's not like elite institutions can't thrive absent legacy admissions.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 18, 2024

Minority enrollments at both law and medical schools have increased in recent years. A decade ago, only about 28% of first-year law students were racial or ethnic minorities. Despite such growth in student diversity, minorities in the legal profession remain underrepresented in the U.S.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Predominantly Black Institutions in New York PBIs were incorporated into the Higher Education Act in 2008. LIU Brooklyn Long Island University Brooklyn enrolls about 11,000 students from all walks of life. About 6,500 students attend the college, with Black learners comprising about 6% of the school's enrollment.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 25, 2024

These students have access to more than 50 majors, more than 60 minors, and more than 60% of students take part in an academic study abroad experience. 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.

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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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