EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Blogs 5 areas for community college leaders to take stock in 2023 And resources to help sustain your post-pandemic momentum Now that community colleges have weathered the storm of the pandemic, it’s time to take a moment to recognize all you have accomplished, and then to begin to steer the transition from a “crisis” mindset to a sustainability one.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Specifically, we weren’t educated on how to repay them.

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Northeastern’s Foundation Year is a pathway program that helps Boston students transition to a rigorous college environment. This admission plan is offered to students whom the admissions office feels would benefit from a comprehensive first-year college experience through NU’s College of Professional Studies (CSP).

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The transition from high school to college can be overwhelming, but here’s the thing: how to be successful in college isn’t one-size-fits-all. College success looks different for everyone because we each have unique goals, values, and priorities. Yes, it’s possible to succeed in college while minimizing student debt.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Last year, PepsiCo donated $400,000 to Bunker Hill Community College in Boston to expand Black and Hispanic student access to higher education. PepsiCo is helping to fight food insecurity at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with a quarter-million-dollar donation to five HBCUs. "Our

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Admissions.Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Are you looking to specialize in a subject area, advance into leadership, or transition into a different aspect of education? Consider affordable options like online programs or community colleges, which often have lower tuition fees while maintaining high-quality education. Defining your aspirations will guide your decisions.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

You can save even more money in your college education by taking CLEP / DSST exams. Community College Community college is often a more affordable option after high school than large or private universities. You can even start your degree at a community college and then transfer your credits to universities.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Even for students who do not complete their education while in prison, incarcerated individuals who take academic or vocational college courses are several times more likely to enroll in a state community college upon release than incarcerated people not utilizing available educational resources.

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Peterson's Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

What you remember may not reflect todays academic climate, where transitions between these milestones can feel like giant leaps of faith. But for a teenager, the future can feel overwhelming, and it may have been some time since youve faced the unique pressures associated with middle school, high school, or life after graduation.

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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. Collaborations with local food banks, grocery stores, and community organizations can help sustain these programs.

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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. What Are These Programs?

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Mission alignment When asked what the driving motivation was behind Mott’s Second Chance Pell work, Mary Cusack explained, “We have a responsibility to rebuild communities that have been impacted by the justice system, and one way to do that is to help increase educational attainment so that a person can access employment when they go home.”

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We are also in a moment of extreme transition as we emerge from the pandemic and struggle to understand its ripple effects. They also reasoned that they could reduce attrition by catching and helping students struggling with the difficult transition to college. Here’s what we learned.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

They work with faculty and students from UC, California State University, and California community colleges, making the program more accessible while keeping the academics rigorous. Many students say COSMOS helped them adjust to the transition from high school to college, making them more confident when they start their freshman year.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Western Michigan University took a different tack, partnering with nearby Kalamazoo Valley Community College on a joint brewing program that offers students certificate, associate degree, and baccalaureate degree options. Many students complete required internships to help ensure a seamless transition.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The program provides up to $55,000 annually for two to three years to help cover the costs of completing a bachelors degree at any accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Can I apply if Im not sure which college Im attending yet? You dont need to have committed to a specific college or major when you apply.

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College Transitions

JUNE 26, 2024

The state of Alabama has 60 colleges and universities, some of which are 4-years schools and other of which are community colleges. Just four are designated as R-1 Doctoral Universities.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 23, 2023

Tips to improve GPA after freshman year Freshman grades and the UCs FAQ on Freshman Grades Do colleges look at freshman year of high school? In a word, yes: Even though freshman year comes with a huge learning curve for a lot of students as you transition from middle school, colleges do still look at your grades for this year.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 25, 2023

The Department of Education announced $30 million in new awards going to colleges and universities. The list includes a variety of state schools, private institutions, and community colleges. Approximately $30 million in grants will be distributed to public state schools, private institutions, and community colleges.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 27, 2023

Community colleges will be adversely affected, Grawe predicts , heaping more bad news on a sector ravaged by the pandemic. Those enrolled at community colleges are most likely to want online and hybrid options, and community colleges are most likely to offer them.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Another great option for earning college credits in high school is dual enrollment, often called early college. These programs let you take college-level courses, often for free or at a reduced rate, through participating schools like local community colleges. Limit trips home and car expenses.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

ASCEND, established in 2022, helps autistic students make the jump to college. The Missouri community college has not yet announced specific uses for the gift. A Missouri community college will increase its investment in a program aiding autistic students' transition to college.

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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 contrast, California Community Colleges were largely spared from significant cuts in the May revision of the budget. We are grateful to Gov.

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Use your essay to show engagement with your community Colleges want scholars, yes, but they are also trying to cultivate a thriving community. Every community needs people of different sorts who bring diverse skills, abilities, perspectives, and backgrounds to the party. It can be informal.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 12, 2024

One of the main unique selling points of Discovery Community College is its on-the-job, practical training. For instance, if your programs include industry partnerships, describe how these connections offer students exclusive internship opportunities, mentorship from industry professionals, and a smoother transition into the workforce.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 25, 2023

"Two-year institutions and community colleges play a key role in educating, training, and transitioning students onto a path to a STEM career," Heidi Shyu, undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, said in a previous release.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Data encryption GA4 prioritizes data security by implementing encryption measures for both data in transit and at rest. In-Transit Encryption : GA4 utilizes secure communication protocols like HTTPS to encrypt data during transmission between users' browsers or apps and the GA4 servers.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Source: Discovery Community College Optimization Essentials: Testing, Technical Insights, and Performance Before a landing page goes live, it is imperative to conduct thorough testing to ensure that each element functions as intended.

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EAB

JUNE 30, 2023

This responsibility is especially in focus during transition events, such as migrations from one database to another, or software upgrades to critical systems. During technology transitions, data management platforms protect data from exposure.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Harvard is located in Cambridge, MA—a few public transit stops away from Boston proper. That means if your daughter’s school offers three APs, Harvard will be happy to see your daughter took advantage of all three courses, and perhaps enrolled in community college classes and tried a summer program at Stanford, too.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Advancing Completion through Engagement ( ACE ) program is designed to help Pell-eligible students complete their bachelor's degree in four years — similar to the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) program, which is geared toward community college students.

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BestColleges

JULY 26, 2023

That increasing demand among prospective students for new skills — coupled with all levels of government scrambling to fill open positions in key industries like cybersecurity, sustainability, and infrastructure — has some private colleges increasingly looking to adult learners to fill those gaps.

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 16, 2020

As schools transition to distance learning and as testing centers close across the country, many colleges have adjusted their admission criteria in response to these changes. Some colleges have temporarily suspended their standardized testing requirement.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2023

All this experience will help you transition smoothly to law school and launch a successful career as an attorney. -. Many four-year colleges and universities provide them through their continuing education departments. In addition, you’ll find paralegal programs at community colleges, trade schools, and business schools.

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EAB

OCTOBER 18, 2022

MS: And then, I feel like a Debbie Downer to start off this call, but really what is going on is that all of these factors are compounded by as we look out into the future, first-time enrollment at community colleges is down about 21%. You had mentioned, I think you said a 14% decline in community college enrollment.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Leveraging the expertise and strengths of faculty and others can help ease the implementation process and ensure a smoother transition. At one of our Navigate community college partners, leadership assessed organizational and stakeholder readiness for change and built and deployed a network of champions to endorse and model the change.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

But you can’t just be at any community college to be eligible for this scholarship. But you can’t just be at any community college to be eligible for this scholarship. GPA, and who are committed to service-learning can apply for this $2,000 per year scholarship.

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