BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2023

California Community Colleges would see a little over $652 million of ongoing funding under the proposed plan. Gavin Newsom introduced his budget for higher education with around $40 billion in funding for higher education in the state, including goals to increase access to higher education and expand college affordability.

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BestColleges

JUNE 19, 2023

New federal legislation aims to boost community college agriculture programs with annual grants. The Community College Agriculture Advancement Act has bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate and is endorsed by a broad range of community college organizations.

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Blogs 3 Tips to Streamline Community College Compliance Reporting How to save time and move your data strategy from disparate to deliberate Community College IR and IE offices spend weeks (if not months) each year on IPEDS and other compliance reports.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In the early ‘90s, there were more than 770 college and university programs in nearly 1,300 prisons nationwide , all thanks to funding from the Pell Grant. This came to a halt following the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Enforcement Act and FAFSA Simplification Act, which put to an end to Pell Grant funding for incarcerated individuals.

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EAB

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In this blog, I’ll outline the imperatives for campus administrators to act on, as well as five actions you can take today. What can college leaders do to help? While there is hate, there is also hope, in that each leader on campus can make the conscious choice to speak and act differently. It isn’t just the right thing to do.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While immigrants make up a large part of the community college student population, a new report from Upwardly Global found that many community colleges need to do more to meet their needs. Community colleges are critical access points to higher education for immigrant and refugee students.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to engage more community college prospects amid the “great opt out”. As the number of traditional-aged students continues to decline, community college leaders must focus on enrollment and recruitment strategies within their control. Participants in GED and adult education courses. SAT/ACT lists.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

One of your options would be to search for colleges that accept low GPAs. A low GPA wont automatically disqualify you from higher education since many colleges recognize that academic performance alone doesnt define a students potential. These tests demonstrate your academic aptitude and readiness for college-level work.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Right before Christmas, Clarkson University made the shocking announcement that it was closing its School of Arts & Sciences, phasing out all its majors in the humanities and social sciences, including foundational disciplines such as history, political science, sociology, and communications. ’ "It's a balancing act.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 9, 2025

Diversity in Leadership Scholarship Diversity in Leadership Scholarship is a $10,000 renewable scholarship from the Oregon College Savings Plan for underrepresented and diverse Oregon high school graduates pursuing higher education in Oregon. Must have an ACT of 22 or an SAT of 1100, and a cumulative 3.0 Learn more here.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 10, 2025

citizens, permanent residents, or eligible under the Minnesota Dream Act. or greater, and score at least 500 on the SAT Math or 22 on the ACT. Preference is given to non-traditional students with a disability that meets the Americans with Disability Act or to students who are single parents. Recipients must be U.S.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 11, 2025

Thinking about college in New York? Theyre nearly 28% higher. Even community colleges in the state can cost almost 60% more than the nationwide average. To qualify, you must be a graduating high school senior or a student currently enrolled in a higher education or vocational program. Private schools?

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BestColleges

APRIL 13, 2023

According to Think College , the preeminent resource for information about these programs, there are 316 such programs across the U.S. That includes 106 housed at two-year community colleges and 187 at four-year colleges and universities. Rewind to 2008, when Congress last reauthorized the Higher Education Act.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Do You Have to Go to College to Be Successful? Decades ago, getting a college degree was seen as the golden ticket to a successful career. Tuition was only a few thousand dollars a year, making higher education an affordable way to boost your chances of landing a high-paying job. Excited to jumpstart your college journey?

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 8, 2025

Students should attend a 4 year college in engineering or a field of medicine. Virginia and William Bray Scholarship Offers $2500 to Employees of Jerome Home and pursuing higher education after high school. Applicants are pursuing community college, trade or vocational school. The deadline to apply is March 16th.

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StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 15, 2023

January The Linly Heflin Scholarship The Linly Heflin Scholarship awards Alabama women seeking help with their undergraduate degree at four-year accredited Alabama colleges and universities. citizens, have an ACT of 23, and attend a college/university full-time. and an ACT score of 26 or below. Applicants must be U.S.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 16, 2024

California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. Undocumented students do not qualify for federal aid, making college more expensive and often out of reach. The application change may seem insignificant.

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BestColleges

APRIL 11, 2023

State senators Angelique Ashby and Mike McGuire introduced the College for Foster Youth Act on Feb. Students with experience in foster care (SEFC) tend to gravitate toward community colleges. Covering the cost of tuition through this act, she said, will be the key to bridging the graduation gap.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The admissions department acts as a gateway to a school, helping to clarify what type of students the school is looking for and selecting prospects that are a great fit. Source: Reed College. Example: Discovery Community College published a Facebook post to bring attention to its Health Care Assistant program.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

So, I guess we'll just start by saying that 26 years ago, Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students was repealed in the 1994 Violent Crime Control Act. So, this actually squandered a flourishing landscape for incarcerated students to access higher education. Now is the time to act. Well, I should clarify. MM: Gotcha.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 25, 2024

The budget would also cut funding to the Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program and Middle-Class Scholarship. Gavin Newsom is proposing cuts to specific higher education programs and revenue deferments for the state's university systems. With California facing an expected deficit of $37.9 billion, Gov.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2023

The multi-year grants are part of the Community College Campus Hunger Program and funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. The colleges plan to expand transportation services to help students get to grocery stores and farmers’ markets, as well as working with local nonprofits to combat on-campus food insecurity.

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BestColleges

MAY 20, 2024

The program also applies to students pursuing a teaching credential and those enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at California Community Colleges. In 2020, the state Legislature passed the Cal Grant Reform Act to be implemented in the state budget in the 2024-2025 academic year, unless funding was not available.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

News & World Report: 3 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education: 1 Where is Harvard? Harvard average ACT score: 34 25th percentile: 33 75th percentile: 35 Harvard average SAT score: 1520 25th percentile: 1460 75th percentile: 1580 It should be noted that ACT and SAT tests are now optional at Harvard.

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BestColleges

JUNE 14, 2024

Higher education regularly generates more students leaving school without a credential than returning to finish one, however, which is both a persistent challenge and a continuing opportunity for the system to improve and grow. Education leaders and policymakers need to act to meet the needs of our students and state.

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

Review these 7 aspects of your basic needs strategy before the semester begins Community colleges play a vital role in higher education, offering affordable and accessible pathways to academic and professional success. Childcare Services: More than two million community college students are parents of children under 18.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The act of colleges displacing BIPOC communities dates back to the 1800s. Journalists recently exposed schools for the harm they've caused to the communities they've pushed out. One college offered free tuition to students from the community it displaced.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Most higher education leaders are just beginning to realize the long-term impact these mental health concerns could have on enrollment and student success—and just how underprepared their institutions are to meet the challenge. College Pulse Survey, Spring 2022. When was your overall mental health the best? December 14, 2022.

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BestColleges

MARCH 13, 2024

A bill analysis from the Committee on Higher Education estimated that more than 750,000 low-income students owe more than $390 million in debt to California public colleges. A 2023 report from research group Ithaka S+R estimates that 6.6 million students owe $15 billion in unpaid balances to their institutions.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

CUNY students have access to community colleges , four-year programs, graduate degrees, online learning, and on-campus housing. The CUNY schools are a cornerstone of New York higher education, explains Lonnie Woods, a college admissions expert and professor at Columbia University.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 3, 2023

You can also take supplemental courses at your local community college or university to make up for what your school might lack. What SAT or ACT scores do I need to get into Harvard? According to the College Board, Harvard did not provide information about the SAT scores of admitted freshmen in the 2026 class.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK DARTMOUTH COLLEGE REINSTATES SAT/ACT REQUIREMENT On Monday morning, Dartmouth College announced that they will require applicants to submit standardized test scores in the upcoming undergraduate admissions cycle.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

News & World Report: 9 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education: 4 (Suggested reading: Ivy League Rankings ) Where is Caltech? Your child should have taken every challenging STEM course available to them—including through IB or AP , community college dual enrollment, or summer courses.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 16, 2024

If you feel like your school doesn’t have courses difficult enough to differentiate yourself, it’s worth looking into supplemental opportunities at local community colleges or summer immersion programs. They recommend submitting the SAT or ACT, but don’t make you send your scores in (or even take the test) if you don’t want to.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The survey was sent in May 2023 to 500,000 students who completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application for the 2022-2023 academic year. Housing insecurity was reported highest among students attending a California Community College or private for-profit institution.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

EAB’s Tara Zirkel is joined by Pueblo Community College VP of Student Success, Dr. Heather Speed, to examine changes Pueblo made to boost enrollment heading into the fall semester. Our special guest today is Heather Speed, vice president for Student Success at Pueblo Community College. Transcript. TZ: Great.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Read on for five key insights and recommendations to ensure Gen P’s success in higher education. Questioning the Value of a College Education The most concerning trend is the increasing number of students questioning the value of a college education. Ready to find out more?

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