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The enrollment cliff crisis: How to pivot, not panic

Niche

The most significant driver of the higher education enrollment cliff is the sharp decline in birth rates following the 2008 economic recession. During that time of economic stress and uncertainty, people were having fewer children, with the number of kids born between 2008 and 2011 plummeting dramatically.

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Medical Schools in Maine: How to Get In (2024)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

minimum for consideration 502 N/A 165 Maine Track program at Tufts University School of Medicine Tier 2 (Research) (2024) Tier 2 (Primary Care) (2024) Boston MD 1893 (School of Medicine) 2008 (Maine Track Program) $72,686 IS $72,686 OOS 3.76

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Wake Forest Pros and Cons: Is This University the Right Choice for You?

AdmissionSight

The university has had a test-optional admissions policy since 2008, meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. This indicates a highly selective admissions process , so prospective students should make sure their applications are strong and well-rounded to increase their chances of acceptance.

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MIT Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

While MIT did mistakenly include alumni/ae relations as something that was considered in the Common Data Set from 2004-2008, they have stated that they do not know how this error was introduced. They follow through on what they believe, refusing to take legacy into account in admissions.

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David Brooks on "Meritocracy"

The Thoughtful College Search

Those examples seem cherry-picked. In the essay Brooks cites a number of troubling societal problems and trends, all supported with extensive research, but the weakness of his argument is that he tries to find a single cause to explain all of them.

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What Is Northwestern Known For? All You Need to Know

AdmissionSight

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2023 Womens field hockey. Established in 2008, Northwestern Qatar specializes in journalism and communication, offering students in the Middle East a world-class education rooted in the same excellence as its Evanston campus. Northwestern has won several NCAA championships: Womens lacrosse.

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What Majors Is Vanderbilt Known For? Your Guide to Its Best Programs

AdmissionSight

Since 2008, this initiative has made sure that Vanderbilt meets 100% of every student’s demonstrated financial need—without loans. The university is home to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, one of the nation’s top hospitals, and its research collaborations often involve institutions like NASA and the National Institutes of Health.