DC College Counseling

MARCH 12, 2024

The Atlanta HBCU just announced a significant expansion of their cosmetic science program, including a minor in cosmetic science and a special concentration in “cosmetic chemistry” for chemistry majors. Spelman College did, and administrators and faculty are stepping up to flip that script.

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DC College Counseling

AUGUST 7, 2023

BEST ARTICLES OF THE WEEK This article, “ The Real, Hidden Truth About College Admissions ,” discusses whether elite colleges in the United States receive too much credit for preparing students for the future. Pretty incredible, and so devastating for that poor girl. their college years.

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BestColleges

MAY 26, 2023

Ashley Peña, a recent first-generation college graduate, earned her degree in media advertising with a minor in Latino studies from Indiana University Bloomington this spring. Peña told BestColleges that earning her degree in media advertising with a minor in Latino studies broke "generational curses." "I

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BestColleges

JANUARY 27, 2023

Austin III said in the DOD article. To sharpen America's technological edge and to strengthen America's outstanding military, the department is committed to investing even more in HBCUs and minority-serving institutions," said Austin. However, only a small fraction of DOD research funding goes to HBCUs.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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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BestColleges

APRIL 27, 2023

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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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 5, 2023

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. Avoid that nightmare with our handy checklist. Being ready to take the test means getting ready the night before. Now test day is finally here.

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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

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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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

Studies Recommend Mandatory Testing A Harvard Gazette article covering the announcement references a study published by Opportunity Insights, a research group based at Harvard, that advises colleges to reconsider their test-optional stance. Caltech does not consider SAT or ACT testing, its website stated until its policy reversal.

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Admissions.Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

This article by Susan Kehl was originally published at ScoreAtTheTop.com on May 31, 2023. Small Glitches Weren’t Disruptive : Although a few of the surveyed students experienced minor connectivity issues or other slight glitches, they said issues were immediately resolved and did not affect their ability to take the test.

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Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 30, 2024

One of the most prominent arguments in favor of test-optional policies is that they help level the admissions playing field for underrepresented minority, first-generation, and low-income students. In January, the New York Times published an article that, to some extent, blew the above arguments out of the water.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

Years ago, the Common App did allow students to upload a full resume to the common portion of the application, but since that option was eliminated only a small minority of colleges have continued to invite students to upload full resumes to their Common App supplements. Lafayette was once included in that small group of colleges.

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DC College Counseling

MAY 1, 2023

BEST ARTICLES OF THE WEEK One way to respond to an increase in rejections from so-called “highly rejective” colleges? Jenna, along with Hoda Kotb, also shared her biggest mistakes and regrets from college - so this is a great article for seniors wondering how to avoid the same pitfalls next year! Rejection parties !

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DC College Counseling

AUGUST 21, 2023

BEST ARTICLES OF THE WEEK We definitely empathized with Clara, the mother in this Town & Country article , who is allowing her son to take a laid-back approach to college admissions in favor of a more balanced experience in high school. OFFICE HAPPENINGS It’s #firstdayfairfax and so many of you are heading back to school!

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Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office

MAY 10, 2023

Tell them about research you’re thinking about or a minor you’re thinking of adding. You can find tons of articles on how to meet other students, how to get involved on campus, and how to make friends. What about the staff member you met at that welcome event that also grew up in your hometown? It doesn’t need to be formal!

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DC College Counseling

APRIL 3, 2023

Last week Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce released its most recent study , which found that banning race considerations in college admissions could have a big impact on minority enrollment. Best Articles of the Week What’s making teens so unhappy these days?

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Caltech Admissions

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Note: I’ll hyperlink some of the concepts I think are cool in this article, but generally, the topics I mention from classes should not be too difficult to research with some googling. If I chose to pick up the CS minor, they would all count, of course.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This article reviews the best HBCUs for computer engineering programs. Affordability HBCUs prioritize affordability to help remove barriers that traditionally affect Black and other minority students. All data is current as of the date this article was published. What is Computer Engineering?

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Heller Admissions Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

I instead pivoted to looking at state and non-state violence against religious minorities in Egypt, where I had been a volunteer educator during the last two summers of my undergraduate career. I realized I wouldn’t have enough time in a half-semester course to build the knowledge base I needed to cover this topic accurately and effectively.

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DC College Counseling

JULY 6, 2023

There was actually an article in the LA Times about this very issue today. Black, Latinx, or other underrepresented minority students will need to make sure that if they do want to discuss race on their applications, they do so in a way that connects directly to their personal characteristics.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

If you are fighting the good fight for minority inclusion, great! Some things that work well here are musical performances, research abstracts, photography portfolios, short films, poems (from poets), articles, etc. It is much easier to talk about something you have already done. Write about that. TCU has short word counts.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 24, 2023

by students and parents, Top Tier Admissions co-founder Dr. Michele Hernández often cites an article by Dr. James Tatum from Dartmouth College. When asked “what is a liberal arts college?” or “why study the liberal arts?” Of the Class of 2026, Williams shared that 45% of admitted students were students of color.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 12, 2024

Outside of Texas Tech, BestColleges contacted DEI-related student organizations — and their faculty advisors — at five different Texas universities seeking input for this article. In our area specifically, Texas has proven itself to be an unkind place for minority groups. They either declined to comment or didn't respond.

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BestColleges

JUNE 14, 2023

Another option is a PDF reader that can read documents and long articles aloud. After 20 minutes, a robotic voice takes over, turning the article into a run-on, hard-to-understand, single sentence — unless you purchase a subscription for $60 a year on your own.

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DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

And lastly, SCHEV approved UVA’s data science major last month, opening the door for undergraduates to move beyond the data science minor and pursue the much-desired major option. This is great for students who are hoping to have a more comprehensive, longer-term approach to business. Make sure to check everything over with a fine-tooth comb!

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Admissions Madness

JUNE 4, 2022

James Fallows of the Atlantic wrote a damning 2001 article, “ The Early-Decision Racket.” The primary difference of Fallow’s article comparing then and now is that families and high school staff are acutely aware of ED and how it differs from nonbinding EA and RD choices. His observations ring as true today as two decades ago.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 10, 2022

This post was written by me, Kevin Martin, Flesh-and-Blood Human, with minor AI assistance Two weeks into a three-week stay at Bali Silent Retreat , I woke up uncharacteristically early and indulged in phone scrolling before the sun rose. Here is a detailed, critical TechCrunch article detailing upsides, downsides, and limitations.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 10, 2024

On campus , students work with faculty in the department, and are often even co-authors on published articles in academic journals. If more than one of these majors sounds exciting to you, you should know that “Although not required, about 60 percent of declared students choose a minor in addition to their major.”

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 21, 2022

Scott Jaschik from Inside Higher Ed in an April 27, 2018 article summarizes the findings: “The years following the adoption of a test-optional policy saw increases in the total number of applications -- by an average of 29 percent at private institutions and 11 percent at public institutions.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

All data is current as of the date this article was published. The university is frequently recognized for its work with minority student groups. Mendez University was founded to provide a well-rounded education for Hispanic students and students in other minority groups. Program-specific information may vary.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

PennState Minority Services PennState offers diversity scholarships, a multicultural council, and a LEADS early college experience program for underrepresented groups, first-generation college students, and economically disadvantaged students. It also is home to the Center for Black Culture and Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

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Educated Quest

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The point about Florida State in the Journal article was interesting. At Florida State, the university established the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) program in an effort to boost minority student retention and graduation rates. Florida State University. Georgia State University. Binghamton University.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 25, 2022

In this article, we will explore the Top 5 CS Programs in the nation and why they could be the right fit for you. CMU offers an incredibly diverse array of CS major and minor options. University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign. securing its place as number five in our list of top CS programs.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

All data is current as of the date this article was published. Much like minority-serving institutions , HSIs aim to make higher education more equitable for Hispanic and Latino/a students. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.

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JLV College Counseling

MARCH 25, 2023

Strait Minority Scholarship Sponsor : American Association of Law Libraries Amount : Varies Closing Date : April 1, 2023 Description : Scholarship is open to college graduates who are members of a minority group as defined by current U.S. Follow my blog to be notified when new articles are published. Applicant m George A.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 24, 2023

In 2015, minorities filled only 9% of CEO and 14% of chief medical officers positions. All data is current as of the date this article was published. Students can also pursue minors in public health and applied data science. Why Attend an HBCU for Healthcare Administration? Program-specific information may vary.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

This article will break down everything you need to know, from letter grades to the new grading scales in 2024, plus answers to some of the most common questions you might have. More competitive schools might expect a GPA of 3.5 Understanding the American grading systems can be really helpful in knowing where you stand and how to improve.

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