Spark Admissions

MAY 10, 2023

Although the term comes up most often these days in the context of college admissions in the United States, affirmative action has been around since the 1960s and has affected a wide range of laws and policies. As of May 2023, there are major legal cases in front of the U.S.

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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. Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The federal government awarded a dozen minority-serving institutions (MSIs) $18.8 The program — dormant since its creation in 2008 — supports teacher preparation programs at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), and other MSIs. The Augustus F.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Predominantly Black Institutions in New York PBIs were incorporated into the Higher Education Act in 2008. The state of New York offers a program that specifically helps students considered to be economically disadvantaged and academically underprepared. Explore more about HBCUs and PBIs in this resource.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Maxing out the federal, state, and university aid given to me, I was able to attend undergrad pretty much loan-free. I made the dean's list for the first time and remained on the dean's list until I graduated in 2008. My experience as a first-generation college student shaped how I saw both my campus community and the world.

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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." Harvard is being sued … again. The complaint, filed with the U.S.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

JUNE 13, 2023

Today’s Reading Reflections from SACAC’s Government Relations Committee We recently asked our State Chairs why it is important for SACAC to do Government Relations work as well as why they personally chose to do the work. As a first-generation Hispanic woman, I understand how the legislative process can be overwhelming.

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