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How Did We Get Here?

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According to this article in Inside Higher Ed , 1 in 4 students consider politics in their decision. This article is long but very much worth your attention. This is a quote from Frank Bruni’s article in The NY Times on 3/27/23. Return on Investment is very important to families because colleges are so expensive! next year). (MIT

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Harvard University vs Harvard College: Are They Different?

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In this article, well have an in-depth discussion of Harvard University and Harvard College, including their similarities and differences. Secondary fields (minors). This misconception may be because of the different academic focuses and degree levels associated with each of them. So is Harvard College the same as Harvard University ?

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Black Adults Split on Race-Conscious College Admissions Ban: Gallup Survey

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"Although the ruling receives fairly wide public support, predictions about the specific impact of the decision draw mixed responses across racial lines, underlining the uncertainty experienced by universities and students alike as they prepare for the next school year," according to a Gallup article. reported.

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Republican Senator, Representative Introduce Bill to Enforce Ban on Affirmative Action

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Affirmative action policies have been in place in the United States since the '60s and have provided opportunities to women and minority groups in all aspects of life, including employment, housing, and education. Despite this, surveys have shown 50% of Americans opposed using race as a factor in college admissions.

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College Announces 2023 Commencement Speaker

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donation from the Cummings Family Foundation, the private, nonprofit technical college is a minority serving institute (MSI) teaching clean and green technical education to diverse students across the state. Now known as Franklin Cummings Tech in honor of a $12.5

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New Study Suggests Elite Colleges Should Reinstate SAT/ACT

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"All admissions decisions based exclusively or predominantly on SAT performance … appear to be biased against the African American minority group." The authors found that almost all institutions saw an increase in underrepresented minority applicants after going test-optional.

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Top 10 Most Rigorous Colleges: Are They Right for You?

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In this article, weve listed 10 of the most academically rigorous colleges in the country. Also called minors, having a secondary field lets you expand your education into other interests. To support such an environment, they offer majors, joint majors, minors, honors, interdisciplinary programs, and co-term programs.