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AUGUST 10, 2023

The 2021 task force also noted that simply going test-optional or test-free will not in and of itself universally improve equity. How do Black, Latino, and Indigenous justice-impacted students perceive test-optional policies at higher education institutions? How do they describe the impact of test-optional policies?

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EAB

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

And with the threat of another recession looming, EAB has received requests for guidance on higher-education philanthropy amidst uncertain times. Several colleges reported higher event attendance through virtual channels than they’d ever witnessed during prior “in-person only” times.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 27, 2023

Today's colleges and universities face a perfect storm of converging headwinds: Rising costs and mounting student debt. Now consider birthrates during the Great Recession, which began in 2008. The number of kids born between 2008 and 2011 plummeted dramatically. Admissions scandals amid cries of opaqueness. They're working.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

percentage points) — has been making higher education more accessible for incoming students since 2022. That year, New Mexico implemented the Opportunity Scholarship , which covers tuition for all in-state students and degree types to any state public or tribal college and university. for the 2016 cohort to 47.5%

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 31, 2024

Record-Low Acceptance Rates: Many universities experienced record-low acceptance rates in their early decision rounds, reflecting an increasingly competitive admissions landscape. percent early acceptance rate, the lowest in history since adopting its current non-binding early admissions model for the Class of 2008. LEARN MORE 6.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) stand at the vanguard of providing Black and African American students with a rigorous education among a community of their peers. Predominantly Black Institutions in New York PBIs were incorporated into the Higher Education Act in 2008.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

New York University has all new supplemental essay prompt options for first-year applicants to choose from as they decide whether or not to submit an optional 250-word essay as part of their Common Application when applying to the private university, which now has comprehensive campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai.

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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

A new lawsuit claims Harvard University discriminates against minority students by favoring legacy applicants. We might soon see more universities abandon legacy preferences in the face of growing public pressure. This time, the suit involves legacy admissions , the university's policy of favoring children of alumni.

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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.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 18, 2024

In the wake of statewide bans on affirmative action in California and Michigan, law schools at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Michigan experienced dramatic declines among minority students. Yet these isolated cases may not prove predictive across higher education.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

By 2028, six million less working aged adults will be in the workforce, causing more competition for talent across all sectors, not just higher education. Even more impressively, going back to the fall 2008 cohort there has been a 4% improvement in completion rates. Community colleges have seen a.9%

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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. But MIT’s decision doesn’t translate to lots and lots of other colleges and universities. Is the same true of MIT?

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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.

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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. In contrast, most universities permit students to apply to as many EA options as they wish. The answer is a grey area and depends on the universities. Upon closer inspection, it’s mostly b t.

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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. They are fearful of lack of resources, both financial (thanks, 2008 recession) and environmental (where do I begin?). Prestige is not coveted.

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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. If your child is excited about this world-class university and hoping to discover the secret of how to get into NYU, they’re not alone.

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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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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

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. Approximately 40% of Bachelors degree earners nationwide graduate from a university where they did not start their studies. The university average applicant is a 3.4

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

But what if a university is so old that it's unclear when it was founded? That's the case with the University of Oxford — one of the world's most prestigious universities. While we know that Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, the exact timeline of the university's establishment is unclear.

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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. Colleges increased tuition knowing banks were eager to issue student loans, and some universities benefited from rising Sallie Mae stock prices.

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Admissions Village

JULY 5, 2023

By now, you’ve probably heard about last week’s Supreme Court ruling against the race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina (and by extension, other colleges with similar programs). Recruiting and enrolling these students is expensive and, therefore, more viable at some universities than others.

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Discovery College Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2022

To accommodate the growing demand for higher education, more for-profit colleges have been established, which means non-profit schools have had to do more to market themselves to prospective students. According to Forbes , “overall state funding for public higher education increased by 4.5%

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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. Brown's reputation as a prestigious institution is long: It's the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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BestColleges

JUNE 23, 2023

A coalition of five Republican senators put forth the Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act on June 14, which is actually a bundle of five proposals that would impact higher education. higher education. Anyone with a college-aged child knows that college costs are soaring," U.S. That's because Republican 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] Check Graduate student employees at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, successfully formed the first voluntarily recognized union for student employees in 1969. of gross pay. Under President George W.

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BestColleges

MAY 23, 2023

Gavin Newsom attended Santa Clara University, a private, Jesuit college in Santa Clara, California. 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.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 13, 2024

Buttigieg attended Harvard University where he earned a bachelor's degree in history and literature. After graduating from Harvard, Buttigieg attended the University of Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship, pursuing a bachelor's degree in philosophy, politics, and economics. In 2009, Buttigieg enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve.

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