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Everything You Need to Bring to and Do Before the Test

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Read more articles like this one on Socratic Summer Academy’s blog. Research shows that even minor dehydration can impact focus , so drink water throughout the test to stay hydrated. Learn more about college, financial aid, and SAT® news and tips and tricks! Avoid that nightmare with our handy checklist.

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Athletic Recruitment at Elite Colleges Skews Wealthy and White

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A 2018 Harvard Crimson article examined how that "fist on the scale" affected admissions rates for recruited athletes at Harvard. Affirmative Action for the Wealthy Desai's Atlantic article suggests college sports constitute "affirmative action for rich white students." Yale averages around 13%, and Harvard's class of 2020 had 10%.

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Will Legacy Admissions End Along With Affirmative Action?

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A new lawsuit claims Harvard University discriminates against minority students by favoring legacy applicants. Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, executive director of Lawyers for Civil Rights and an attorney representing the plaintiffs, asked in a CNN article. But are they?

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Weekly Update: December 12

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What is not included in the article is that nearly one-half of the enrolled class was admitted through early decision. The article is not specific about any new target the college has set, but it is clear that the class of 2028 will have a measurably smaller percentage of ED “yes!” Department of Education. GRADE INFLATION … AT YALE?

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Liberal Arts College Acceptance Rates: Increase Your Odds

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by students and parents, Top Tier Admissions co-founder Dr. Michele Hernández often cites an article by Dr. James Tatum from Dartmouth College. This cycle, notably, also marked the first for Colgate’s no-loan financial aid initiative , a draw for the university.) When asked “what is a liberal arts college?”

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DEI Legal Fellowship Lawsuit Casts Shadow on BIPOC Law Student Opportunities

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Other racial minorities make up about 10% of the field. In a field where racial minority groups are underrepresented, these opportunities can be especially impactful for BIPOC students in legal studies programs. Minority students are more likely to struggle with financing their education than white students.

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Best Hispanic Serving Institutions in Florida

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All data is current as of the date this article was published. Then we compared that amount against school costs and financial aid opportunities. The university is frequently recognized for its work with minority student groups. Then we compared that amount against school costs and financial aid opportunities.