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Grade Inflation is Real, and Some Colleges are Returning to Requiring Testing - Sharpen Your Pencils

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Colleges have COVID grade inflation too, and although students have learned less these past few years, retention rates have not dropped. Many students are staying in college, and most colleges are doing their best to support them as they recover what they have lost during COVID.

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Best HBCUs for Master’s in Social Work Programs

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Average Undergrad Tuition In-state $3,152 Out-of-state $14,524 Average Graduate Tuition In-state $8,019 Out-of-state $22,108 Retention Rate 85% Admission Rate 33% Students Enrolled 9,184 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 98% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online. GPA and three letters of recommendation.

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What You Need to Know About Brandeis University

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Graduation Rate Brandeis University has a 90% retention rate. A school report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official. A letter of recommendation from a teacher who has instructed you in a core academic course (math, science, history, foreign language or English).

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How to Commit to a College: Insights and Advice

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Look at key stats: freshman retention rates, graduation rates, class availability, and whether you’ll have access to academic support, like advisors and tutoring. Sending letters of recommendation from trusted academic or professional references can also help your case. Are the academics a good match for me? We got you.

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What You Need to Know About Lafayette College

Ivy Central

Lafayette College’s first-year retention rate is 87%. Application Components Complete the online application through Common Application Letters of Recommendation from a guidance counselor and at least one teacher. The admitted students represent 44 U.S. states and territories and 60 countries. The 4-year graduation rate is 86%.

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What You Need to Know About Vanderbilt University

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Vanderbilt University’s first-year retention rate is 97%. Student Cohort Vanderbilt University has a total student population of 13,710 students including 7,151 undergraduate students and 6,559 graduate students. 52% of students are women and 48% of students are men. The 4-year graduation rate is 88.76%.

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William & Mary

Ivy Central

William & Mary’s first-year retention rate is 95%. Secondary School Report Form Counselor Letter of Recommendation The following components are optional but highly recommended: A Teacher Evaluation Form: This form will include a teacher's letter of recommendation. The 4-year graduation rate is 87%.