Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Co-written by Dr. Reena Lichtenfeld , Vice President for Consulting Services As higher education institutions grapple with fluctuating prospective student markets, another retooling of test-optional policies, and increased scrutiny following the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions, many institutions are also facing a serious internal issue: burnout and turnover among admissions staff.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

On a recent list of college majors that pay the most right out of college , engineering fields fill eight of the top ten slots. It’s no surprise, then, that engineering is among the top six most popular college majors. While not everyone has the technical, quantitative, and computer skills necessary to successfully pursue an engineering degree, for those who do, competition for spaces at universities with top engineering programs is fierce.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Students for Fair Admissions sent letters to Yale, Princeton, and Duke demanding they explain why the percentages of Asian American students in their incoming classes declined. Several other elite institutions have reported increases in Asian American students and drops in underrepresented minority enrollments. SFFA contends these three universities aren't abiding by the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions.

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HelloCollege

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Once you complete the first draft of your Common App personal statement , you should give yourself a big round of applause. It’s no easy task to get it all down on paper, so congratulations on getting to this part of the process! Unfortunately, no one’s first draft is perfect, so I’m here to guide you through the next step and explain how to edit a college essay.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In 2021-2022, a record 44% of college students reported depressive symptoms, according to the annual Healthy Minds study conducted by researchers from four major universities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, depressive and anxious symptoms skyrocketed, but mental health has slowly increased since restrictions have loosened and life has returned to normal.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

If you’re a teacher building a classroom built on student-centered pedagogy—where your students and their abilities help to determine the pace and breadth of the learning environment—you have to know how your students are absorbing the information you teach them along the way. That’s where formative assessment comes in.

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Pursuing an MBA in the USA is a transformative journey that opens doors to numerous career opportunities and personal growth. Renowned for its prestigious institutions, the country boasts a diverse array of MBA programs that cater to various interests and professional goals. If you aim to pursue an education from the top MBA universities in the […] The post Top MBA Universities in the USA appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the bill citing potential consequences, including criminal and civil liability for state employees. The news comes a few days after University of California (UC) researchers found that undocumented enrollment at state universities dropped 30% from 2016 to 2023. UC previously explored hiring undocumented students before putting a yearlong pause on it in January due to legal issues within its solution.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Some conservatives, including those behind the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 proposal, want to privatize the student loan system. Before 2010, banks used to disburse loans to college students. However, the federal government backed the loans, provided the money, and set the terms. Student advocates fear that a totally private loan system may see some students left out of higher education.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

College students are taking legal action against their universities for disciplinary measures after pro-Palestinian protests and demonstrations last semester. Students are suing the University of California, Santa Cruz for allegedly unlawfully banning students and faculty from campus after a pro-Palestinian protest. The University of Georgia is facing a Title IX civil rights complaint for allegedly discriminating against Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) launched later than usual last year and was plagued by technical issues. Lawmakers called for an investigation into the "botched" rollout in January. The Government Accountability Office found a slew of issues that contributed to misfires. Some experts doubt whether the upcoming FAFSA can launch without additional problems.

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