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. Legacy admissions has been highly criticized in recent years, though only a few elite colleges have jettisoned the practice. Harvard is being sued … again.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

iStock NACAC, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and several other organizations, is carefully exploring admission policies and practices in an increasingly test-optional or test-free environment. EqRC is studying the implications of equity in admission for historically excluded populations.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

HBCUs continue to produce many educated members of the Black middle class and a large percentage of professionals in various career fields. While not HBCUs, PBIs offer an experience similar to HBCUs in terms of a school's student population, educational opportunities, and cultural environment.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 8, 2024

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. percentage points) — has been making higher education more accessible for incoming students since 2022. of women completed college, while 58.4%

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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.

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 31, 2024

With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1912, this private university has grown into a powerhouse of higher education, consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States. Another area in which Rice University excels is that of space science.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 31, 2024

the Class of 2028 early admissions results continue an ongoing trend in college admissions—higher application volumes (in most cases) and lower acceptance rates. percent early acceptance rate, the lowest in history since adopting its current non-binding early admissions model for the Class of 2008. Yale , for instance, had a 9.02

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BestColleges

JANUARY 18, 2024

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 Minority enrollments at both law and medical schools have increased in recent years. Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

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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]. If you're trying to save for your child or grandchild's future education, it's hard to know how to prepare. 529 Balances by State. Data Summary. 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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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 13, 2020

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. I am often asked if the education at these highly selective institutions is worth it. Gen Z is emotionally and physically exhausted.

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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. Then there is the elephant in the room.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

International students, especially from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and India are increasingly enrolling at community colleges before finishing their bachelor’s degrees in the United States. Caving in Waitomo, New Zealand. Note: this post is for External Transfers who are not UT students. It isn’t something one can request.

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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.

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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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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

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. Students' veteran status and age correlated to higher rates of reported disability. 24.8%) has a disability. [5] 3% were autistic.

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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. Only mortgage debt ranks higher on this measure. Reagan's Role in Creating Student Loans Until the 1960s, public higher education in the U.S.

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

That said, records of the university's history as an official educational organization really only became verifiable in 1248 when Henry III issued the university a royal charter, thereby establishing the school. But what if a university is so old that it's unclear when it was founded? But there is no real evidence to back up this idea.

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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. 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

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Brown's reputation as a prestigious institution is long: It's the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Brown University , located in Providence, Rhode Island, is an Ivy League research university known for its strong science programs, especially in medicine, math, and computer sciences.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

News & World Report, Times Higher Education, and QS World University Rankings so you can see where it shines. Times Higher Education If youre thinking beyond just U.S. rankings, Times Higher Education (THE) ranks Johns Hopkins against universities worldwide. Below, we break down its rankings from U.S.

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BestColleges

MAY 23, 2023

Gavin Newsom is not running for president in 2024, he still manages to make national headlines sparring with Republican leaders over book bans, healthcare restrictions, and government reach into higher education. Newsom is a strong proponent of higher education. Even though California Gov. His rivalry with Florida Gov.

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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]

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BestColleges

AUGUST 13, 2024

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. Pete Buttigieg knew from an early age that he wanted to pursue a career in politics. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who was a U.S.

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