AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

News & World Report, Times Higher Education, and QS World University Rankings. Public universities are state-funded institutions that often offer diverse programs and research opportunities, usually at a more affordable cost for in-state students. This could be great if you consider going into science or technology.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Need-based loans are capped at $4,500/year for Virginians and $7,000/year for out-of-state students. How a school fits your goals, interests, and plans matters. In this blog, well break down the University of Virginias 2025 rankings and what they mean for you. Schools like UVA are evaluated based on academics, research, reputation, and more.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In this blog, we’ll break down what it means for a college to be “test-optional,” how these policies impact admissions, and introduce you to some of the best test optional colleges in the U.S. That’s right—so many schools are embracing test-optional policies, giving students like you more opportunities to find the right fit.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions. For decades, standardized tests have been central to the college admissions process.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions. For decades, standardized tests have been central to the college admissions process.

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BestColleges

APRIL 7, 2023

It's unclear, however, how pervasive these companies are in higher education. OPMs have become a hot topic in higher education policy circles, but for the uninitiated, it can be hard to understand why. GAO's report on OPMs states that program managers would normally fall under this ban.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 7, 2024

Most recently, Harvard & Cornell announced changes to their testing policy, requiring students to submit either an SAT or ACT score in future application cycles. This development is likely to drive even higher application numbers to test-blind California schools in the 2025-26 cycle, especially UCLA and UC Berkeley.

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 18, 2025

Students walk away from CTE courses knowing how to apply their education in the workforcethey can even earn industry-recognized certifications (like becoming a certified Nurse Aide). Texas law requires state IHEs (Institutes of Higher Education) to grant credit for scores of 3 and above.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 27, 2024

Among the highlights focused on online education are: Phil Hill, publisher of the widely circulated On EdTech blog, will lead a wide-ranging conversation with up-to-the-minute updates focused on the meeting point of AI, OPMs, third-party servicers (TPS), and other online education issues, institutions, and today’s regulatory environment.

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Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. A college degree is the pathway to social mobility for families trapped in the cycle of poverty.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The pandemic intensified students' basic needs insecurity and increased racial and ethnic disparities in higher education, according to the report. Higher education is essential for creating a more equitable, prosperous, civic-minded, and healthy society, researchers said in the report.

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

William and Mary is a remarkable institution that has been at the forefront of American higher education for over three centuries. The university is known for its strong liberal arts curriculum and excellent graduate programs in business, law, education, and public policy. William & Mary has 4% international students.

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BestColleges

APRIL 18, 2023

The latest amendment to Florida's controversial higher education bill has removed all references to "diversity, equity and inclusion." The bill was deemed controversial since its February introduction due to the unprecedented control it would give the state over public education. In January, Florida Gov.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

4] Check Hispanic and Latino/a students accounted for nearly 46% of all undocumented students in higher education. [5] 4] Check Hispanic and Latino/a students accounted for nearly 46% of all undocumented students in higher education. [5] This report covers higher education data on Hispanic and Latino/a students.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The California State Assembly passed a bill to eliminate legacy admissions at private colleges. Only a handful of private colleges in California have policies favoring legacies. Scrutiny of legacy policies has intensified since the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action. The State Senate voted 26-5 to approve the bill.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When election season rolls around, the world of digital advertising can feel like a wild stormespecially for higher education institutions. These campaigns are often targeting the same demographics as higher education institutions, especially younger voters and professionalsaka your prospective students. And guess what?

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Several new laws in California that affect higher education will go into effect in 2024. The laws include new requirements for the state's public education systems, including price transparency and reports on sexual harassment. Here are some of the bills that will impact higher education and college students.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 14, 2024

Market gaps can be identified through study of economic and census data as a means of establishing an understanding of trends and enhanced through direct input from prospective students, parents, policy makers, and employers. Primary market research can be gathered through surveys and focus groups.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When election season rolls around, the world of digital advertising can feel like a wild storm—especially for higher education institutions. These campaigns are often targeting the same demographics as higher education institutions, especially younger voters and professionals—aka your prospective students. And guess what?

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This legislation, one of the first of its kind, is designed to strengthen equitable access to higher education by eliminating admissions preferences for students from wealthy or influential families. The move aligns with a broader trend in the United States to make college admissions fairer, especially in the wake of the U.S.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

A low GPA wont automatically disqualify you from higher education since many colleges recognize that academic performance alone doesnt define a students potential. Holistic admissions policies are very common nowadays, with colleges considering different factors, such as essays, extracurriculars, and test scores.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. State and institutional deadlines for financial aid applications are fast approaching, so without a fix, these students could lose out on grants to help fund their college education. Some problems have since been resolved, but one remains without any workaround.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Research from the United States Department of Education shows 1.2 At a time of intensifying pressures in higher education, colleges and universities are actively seeking additional populations to educate, namely adult and professional learners. The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is in a unique position.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the last few months, direct admissions programs at Niche, the College Board, and even state-run higher education programs have received renewed media attention. Supporters of direct admissions believe that participation in direct admission programs help more students see that a college education isn’t out of reach.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

Times Higher Education If youre looking for a global perspective on college rankings, Times Higher Education (THE) is one of the biggest names out there. Thinking about Boston College (BC) and curious about how it stacks up against other universities? You’re in the right place. Lets break it down. Industry 58.3

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BestColleges

JANUARY 13, 2023

Universities were asked to detail the costs associated with running each program, including the amount of state funding it receives. Schools' responses to the Executive Office of the Governor's Office of Policy and Budget are due today. Florida Gov. We will never surrender to the woke mob. 3 in his address. DeSantis' memo, dated Dec.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 14, 2023

Officials cited low and declining enrollment in foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics across higher education and at the university in deciding to cut the program. Much of West Virginia University's budget shortfall can be blamed on slashed state funding, according to the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy.

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EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs Creating a data-informed campus: part 3 Using data to facilitate institutional effectiveness The conversation around data-informed decision making in higher education continues to accelerate. Accountability comes in many forms: to state or governing agencies, students, key performance indicators, operating measures, and more.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Both colleges will start their new testing policy with current high school juniors, the university class of 2029. Yale and Dartmouth both stated their belief, backed up by studies they have done, that scores are more predictive of academic success at college than high school GPA. That said, it is not without its challenges.

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2025

But since most of these schools have not increased the size of their freshman class, more applications have resulted in more denials and higher selectivity. The proliferation of test-optional policies. The aforementioned Forbes article stated that in 2019-20, 55% of colleges on the Common App required students to submit test scores.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 16, 2024

What is the sticker price for higher education? How Financial Aid Impacts Your Net Price When applying to Ivy League schools, its important to understand their exceptional financial aid policies. Many schools also have no-loan policies, replacing loans with grants to ensure students graduate with minimal debt.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Educational institutions make up 16.2% Other major universities that divested from fossil fuels include Harvard, Princeton, and the California State University System. Students are also conducting research to show how the fossil fuel industry leveraged corporate windfalls to fund donations and gain influence across higher education.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 9, 2024

In the current admissions climate, we’ve noticed parents turning to these rankings more often in search of a reliable guide to make informed choices about their child’s educational future, especially as they hope to ensure that their investment in higher education pays off in the long run.

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BestColleges

MARCH 5, 2024

Note Reference [2] Check Since the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action at colleges and universities, at least six institutions have ended their legacy admissions policies. Check Dozens more schools ended their legacy policies prior to 2023, according to archived admissions data.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. Spanning 64 campuses, SUNY is the nation's largest state system of higher education, enrolling some 1.3

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. Residents making 125% or less of the state median income would qualify for an additional $1,200 stipend. Thanks to the state's Tuition Equity Law, non-U.S. If the $75.5

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Ivy Central

JANUARY 9, 2023

For all public universities, the Common Data Set would say that the criteria for admission for state residency are “very important”. The simple logic to this is that public or state universities, given that they are funded through resident taxes, prioritize local or domestic students over out-staters or international applicants.

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