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The New FAFSA: What You Need to Know

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The SAI is used to determine what amount of federal, state, or institutional need-based aid a student might receive to assist with college costs ( we dove into this in more detail in this blog ). Campus systems require updates to accommodate the new FAFSA parameters, and these system updates typically take several weeks to implement.

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Should I Take the New Digital SAT?

Spark Admissions

As you may know, the SAT is in the process of transitioning to a new version of the test. The process has already begun internationally, and in Spring 2024, high school students in the United States will only have the option to take the new digital SAT. Is the new digital SAT bad? We will try to answer these questions below.

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Maryland HBCU Offers Incarcerated Students College Degrees

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People incarcerated at Jessup Correctional Institution in Maryland now have the opportunity to gain a fully accredited bachelor's degree in sociology from Bowie State University. The goal of the program is to help prevent incarcerated people from reoffending once they get out of prison. According to the U.S.

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Dear Trans, Nonbinary, Genderfluid, and Genderqueer Friends (and their loved ones, parents, allies, and advocates), I see you. I hear you. I am here for you.

Admissions Mom

In the first 3 1/2 months of 2023, there have been over 400 pieces of anti-trans legislation at the state level. Currently (as of March 5, 2023), there are 432 bills geared toward anti-trans legislation in 41 states. Currently (as of March 5, 2023), there are 432 bills geared toward anti-trans legislation in 41 states.

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Illinois switches from SAT to ACT in 2025: Everything You Need to Know

HelloCollege

Following an announcement by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) , the ACT will replace the SAT as the state’s high school accountability assessment. This transition will influence how Illinois high school students prepare for college admissions tests, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on the impact of this change.

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Looming Enrollment Cliff Poses Serious Threat to Colleges

BestColleges

One New York construction company is offering kids fresh out of high school $47 an hour following an apprenticeship. Today's colleges and universities face a perfect storm of converging headwinds: Rising costs and mounting student debt. Admissions scandals amid cries of opaqueness. Political pressures to alter the curriculum. They're working.

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Navigating the U.S. College Application Process as an International Student in 2024

Great College Advice

College Application Process The United States of America’s higher education sector is subject to constant change and surfing these changes requires an optimistic mindset. Let’s go through some tips to help us keep such a mental state. Deciding to study in the US is an exciting decision most students would want to make.