BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

This time, the suit involves legacy admissions , the university's policy of favoring children of alumni. Legacy admissions has been highly criticized in recent years, though only a few elite colleges have jettisoned the practice. We might soon see more universities abandon legacy preferences in the face of growing public pressure.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

From engineering brainiacs to future policy wonks and music prodigies, this school has majors that put students on the map. By the time they graduate, they’re landing gigs at top companies like Goldman Sachs and Deloitte or heading off to prestigious grad schools for law, business, or policy. Ranked #18 in the U.S.

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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. How were test-optional policies implemented?

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

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 Department of Education (ED) announced Wednesday that colleges and universities across the U.S.

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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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Despite being the fourth-most populous state in the country, New York has the largest number of medical schools of any state (18), beating out the 16 medical schools in California , 15 medical schools in Texas , and 10 medical schools in Florida. Which are the best medical schools in New York? Your guide is on its way.

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BestColleges

MAY 23, 2024

Data Summary Check The average college GPA was 3.15 Note Reference [1] Check The median college GPA increased by 21.5% in the span of 30 years (1990-2020). Note Reference [1], Note Reference [2] Check Public, four-year institutions saw the largest GPA jump of all school types, increasing their average GPA by 17% over a decade.

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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. The curriculum covers financial institutions, economic policy, government expenditures, globalization, and health and welfare in relation to economics.

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The Thoughtful College Search

MAY 2, 2022

MIT’s announcement has not opened the floodgates to other institutions reversing their test-optional policies. There are, of course, some global reasons why test-optional policies will not go away. One is the decision by the University of California and Cal State systems to no longer use test scores in their admission processes.

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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. The cross-cultural mission of NYU is demonstrated in multiple ways. In the classroom, NYU students learn from esteemed researchers and thinkers who shape society.

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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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The Thoughtful College Search

JANUARY 27, 2025

(Originally published in Inside Higher Ed on January 27, 2025) Are many of the ills that plague American society caused by Ivy League admission policies? That is the premise of David Brooks cover story for the December issue of The Atlantic , How the Ivy League Broke America. Those examples seem cherry-picked. Talent combined with work ethic?

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BestColleges

JANUARY 11, 2023

Most college students surveyed say school shootings impact their sense of safety on campus (65%) and favor stricter campus gun policies (63%). [6]. While state legislatures continue to debate gun policy, there's no denying the frequency of school shootings in the U.S. College Campus Gun Policies. Table of Contents.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 25, 2023

In-state applicants enjoyed higher interview rates at all allopathic medical schools in Pennsylvania, with the exception of the University of Pennsylvania. IS) Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine UR Scranton MD 2008 $60,300 IS $66,725 OOS 3.8 Which are the best medical schools in Pennsylvania? Your guide is on its way.

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

Although the UMD letter didn't specify that it was investigating, it advised the IFC and PHA organizations to review the school's code of student conduct and its hazing policy. Last month, a New Jersey bill was introduced to prevent anyone convicted of hazing or aggravated hazing from receiving state financial aid.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In New Jersey, Bill A3665 would remove state financial aid eligibility from anyone convicted of hazing. Forty-four states have anti-hazing laws. 12 to prevent anyone convicted of hazing or aggravated hazing from receiving state financial aid. As many as 105 college students in the U.S. Murphy introduced Bill A3665 on Feb.

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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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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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BestColleges

AUGUST 14, 2023

In 1965, state funds covered 76% of the University of Michigan's operating budget. Colleges increased tuition knowing banks were eager to issue student loans, and some universities benefited from rising Sallie Mae stock prices. Collectively, Americans owe $1.78 trillion in student loans. That's more than we owe for credit cards and cars.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2023

Becoming a global health professional is one of the most rewarding careers for Medical doctors. Introduction Part 1: What is global health ? Part 2: What to study for a career in global health Part 3: How to gain experience in global healthcare Part 4: Which med schools should I apply to for a global health career? -.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If youre thinking about applying or just curious about what the buzz is all about, weve got you covered. From rigorous academics and tight-knit community to an amazing location in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest has a lot going on. But dont get overwhelmedwere about to break it all down for you. They dont call it Work Forest for nothing.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

When looking at colleges, rankings can feel like a big deal. They give you a quick snapshot of how a school measures up in academics, research, and innovation. If Johns Hopkins University is on your radar, you might wonder how well it ranks compared to other top schools and what that means for you. Below, we break down its rankings from U.S.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 16, 2024

What do Natalie Portman, Conan OBrien, and Barack Obama have in common? Besides being insanely talented, theyre all celebrities who went to Harvard ! Youre not alone. While Harvard is famous for churning out doctors, lawyers, and world leaders, its also a hotspot for actors, musicians, and tech moguls. But it wasnt all smooth sailing.

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