Niche

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Amid cries for transparency and political pressures to alter the curriculum, attitudes toward higher education continue to shift as public confidence wanes, so lets set out to understand these shifts and, more importantly, how you can combat their impact.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 27, 2023

Now consider birthrates during the Great Recession, which began in 2008. The number of kids born between 2008 and 2011 plummeted dramatically. Unfortunately for higher education, this situation isn't an aberration. Take the birthrate of a given year and fast forward 17 and 18 years — when most kids start college.

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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 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. The average 529 balance has only decreased during the economic downturns of 2008 and 2022. Note Reference [8].

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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. I wish college in the US didn’t cost so much, this is another broken system.

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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. census data: [11] Nearly 20% of 25-34-year-olds with a disability had a bachelor's degree or higher. 24.8%) has a disability. [5]

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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. The creation of Sallie Mae helped promote bank-issued student loans backed by government assurance. trillion in student loans.

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