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New York Expands Direct Admissions Program

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Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. Spanning 64 campuses, SUNY is the nation's largest state system of higher education, enrolling some 1.3

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Diversity Gains at Selective Colleges Modest, Study Finds

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It turns out there wasn't much momentum to begin with. Marginal' Diversity Gains Among Selective Colleges The Georgetown study evaluated college enrollments among selective, moderately selective, and open-access institutions between 2009 and 2019, the decade before the pandemic hit and turned higher education sideways.

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Best HBCU Hospitality Management Programs

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North Carolina Central University, Grambling State University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore are just a few of the many HBCUs that have produced successful alums who work in managerial and leadership positions within the hospitality industry. Hospitality management is a booming industry. economy will add 8.3

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Hispanic Serving Institutions in Texas

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The Lone Star State boasts the second-largest concentration of Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) after California. To get recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED) as an HSI, a college needs a Hispanic undergraduate enrollment of at least 25%. There are 359 HSIs in the U.S.,

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How to Get Into Law School: The Ultimate Guide

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Map out your plan of attack before heading into battle. Everything you need to know to get into law school, including how your GPA, LSAT score, personal statement, and letters of recommendation impact your admissions to America's top law schools. Learn how to get into law school. Assuming your numbers (i.e.,

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These States Offer College Scholarships, Financial Aid to Former Foster Youth

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Most states have extensive financial aid programs for former foster youth. states, students with experience in foster care don't have to pay tuition. Many states, however, have strict requirements students must meet to qualify for aid. states (31), SEFC can qualify for tuition waivers. In more than half of U.S.

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Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)

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Part 1: Introduction The current state of elite college admissions Getting into top colleges is harder today than it’s ever been. . Part 1: Introduction The current state of elite college admissions Getting into top colleges is harder today than it’s ever been. It can include arts (e.g., painting), sports (e.g., baseball), clubs (e.g.,