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. We might soon see more universities abandon legacy preferences in the face of growing public pressure. Harvard is being sued … again. The complaint, filed with the U.S.

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Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

In a previous post , we provided an overview of the project, which is grounded in the work that the Task Force on Standardized Admission Testing for International and US Students completed in 2021. The 2021 task force also noted that simply going test-optional or test-free will not in and of itself universally improve equity.

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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

That's 1 percentage point higher than the previous year and marks the third straight year of diversity gains among the nation's law schools. 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 The bad news?

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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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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. Anything you see publicly on Reddit or College Confidential is nothing but best educated guesses. Many transfer students are nontraditional.

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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. 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.

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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 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. This is not the beginning of the end of test-optional.

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Admissions Madness

JUNE 4, 2022

Initially, they were created to reduce stress for students who would find out their decision in the fall and could close their application process. The 2003 book The Early Admissions Game: Joining the Elite found that applying ED confers a 100 point SAT advantage, which subsequent 2012 research by Antecol & Kiholm supports.

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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]

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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. Following his Supreme Court defeat in June, President Joe Biden has rolled out a new plan to forgive some portion of student loan debt.

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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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Discovery College Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2022

More than 60% of students who graduated in 2019 from public and private non-profit colleges took out loans. More than 60% of students who graduated in 2019 from public and private non-profit colleges took out loans. 45 million Americans — about 1 in 7 — have student loan debt totaling over $1.6

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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. However, students who qualify for scholarships and other types of financial aid can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Leading faculty include Maurice Peter Herlihy and Thomas L.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In this blog, well break down Johns Hopkins national and global rankings, what makes the school stand out, and how its reputation could impact your college experience. News & World Report, Times Higher Education, and QS World University Rankings so you can see where it shines. Below, we break down its rankings from U.S.

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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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