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Top Summer Programmes: Simons Summer Research Program

Ivy Central

Participants attend seminars, workshops, and social events that provide opportunities to network with other students, faculty, and researchers. There are no tuition costs for attending the programme, however Fellows must fund costs for transportation, on campus dining and accommodation.

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4 takeaways on combatting faculty burnout from our gathering of academic leaders

EAB

Rising student expectations and mental health needs are a primary driver of faculty burnout Students increasingly want more than just course content from their professors— 57% want help with professional networking and 45% want their professors to be willing to listen to personal issues and consider accommodations on coursework.

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MSIs Make Cybersecurity Education Gains Despite Funding Deficit

BestColleges

Diversity allows for accommodating different cultural understandings of a cybersecurity problem that might be impacting a business or business owner, Mac Namee told BestColleges. It also addresses linguistic barriers in our worldwide industry.

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California Community Colleges Offer Free Immigration Legal Services to Students

BestColleges

He told BestColleges that the program does everything from general immigration consultations to workshops and presentations for the community. Appointments are available in-person and online to accommodate the individual's needs.

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First Impressions of Digital SAT

Admissions.Blog

Students needing accommodations will find many accommodations built into the Bluebook app, such as a text magnifier to enlarge the font size. Join us for free test simulations, private 1:1 tutoring sessions, small group PSAT and SAT workshops, and more. The break isn’t mandatory – students can keep working if they prefer.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

Even though colleges have come a long way in terms of understanding and accommodating learning differences, most people don’t understand the varied range of learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, processing disorders, or ADHD. They are also only required to provide “reasonable accommodations.” How do things change in college?

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What is a College Admissions Consultant?

HelloCollege

They take the time to get to know each student, their strengths, interests, and goals, and then work towards a customized approach to accommodate every student. Additionally, there are independent consultants who work with students on a one-on-one basis, as well as consulting firms that offer group workshops and resources.