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Remembering Dr. Lee Noel

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Lee was a remarkable leader who left a lasting mark on higher education and in our hearts. Lee had a lifelong dedication to higher education, both as a professional and as a student. He would go on to create the ACT National Center for the Advancement of Educational Practices, serving as the executive director.

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UC Berkeley Avoids Enrollment Freeze

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A new bill proposed by the Senate, overrules the enrollment freeze ruling for UC Berkeley. In the midst of the enrollment freeze, Berkeley finds different ways to admit new students ! While the enrollment cap was still in place, the ruling stipulated that Berkeley had to maintain admissions rates from the 2020-21 admissions cycle.

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From UC Davis to UC San Diego: Get to Know the UCs

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With nine undergraduate campuses spread over 500 miles, the UCs annually educate more than 235,000 undergrads and generate $82 billion in economic activity. The scope and quality of the University of California system is impressive. Here’s a snapshot of each campus, moving from north to south. In-State Acceptance Rate: 36.4%

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Proposed Bill Would Allow Some Students From Mexico to Attend California Community Colleges

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The bill would let some students from Mexico enroll in California Community Colleges. We live in a dynamic border region where we need to educate more students to fill the jobs required for growth," Alvarez said in a press release. Current enrollment at a San Diego community college costs $46 per unit.

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Focus on Admission

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

I appreciate the reframing from “selective” and think it’s helpful to students in understanding the reality of supply and demand in higher education. I can appreciate that this year we’ll enroll 6000 new undergraduates and that this year we enrolled 3000~ more undergraduates than just five years ago.

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These 14 Colleges Are Boosting Latino/a Student Success. Here’s How.

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Excelencia in Education is a nonprofit focused on helping Latino/a students complete college. Its Seal of Excelencia recognizes colleges and universities that go beyond enrollment numbers to demonstrate intentionality and impact in serving Latino/a students. million in 2005. million in 2021, compared to 1.2

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Virginia 529 Plan: What College Savers Should Know

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529 college savings plans help people save for educational expenses by investing in the stock market and waiting for their investments to grow. Yes Fees: 0-0.569% Performance Notes: The 2024 Target Enrollment Portfolio has averaged 4.75% in annual returns since its creation in 2005. billion in 529 college savings accounts $2.87

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