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UT-Austin Computer Science is Highly Competitive. Consider These Alternatives

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UT Computer science was once nearly-open enrollment It might surprise you to hear that computer science majors at UT and other top universities have only recently become extremely competitive. Hiring rates in 2024 and 2025 of mid-career white collar workers in most industries are at similar levels to those of the 2008 Great Recession.

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Reimagining the Liberal Arts and Humanities

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Several colleges and universities recently have announced similar cuts, eviscerating the liberal arts in response to budget shortfalls, enrollment declines, and shifting student preferences. In many cases, low enrollment drove these decisions. Except that it's not entirely shocking given what's happening across higher education.

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Will Legacy Admissions End Along With Affirmative Action?

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A new lawsuit claims Harvard University discriminates against minority students by favoring legacy applicants. The plaintiffs argued that legacy preferences, along with early admission programs, "operate to the disadvantage of minority applicants." It's not like elite institutions can't thrive absent legacy admissions.

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Law, Medical School Diversity Grows Ahead of Affirmative Action Ban

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Minority enrollments at both law and medical schools have increased in recent years. A decade ago, only about 28% of first-year law students were racial or ethnic minorities. Despite such growth in student diversity, minorities in the legal profession remain underrepresented in the U.S.

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Is There an HBCU in New York?

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Predominantly Black Institutions in New York PBIs were incorporated into the Higher Education Act in 2008. LIU Brooklyn Long Island University Brooklyn enrolls about 11,000 students from all walks of life. About 6,500 students attend the college, with Black learners comprising about 6% of the school's enrollment.

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How to Write the Wake Forest Supplement 2024-2025

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These students have access to more than 50 majors, more than 60 minors, and more than 60% of students take part in an academic study abroad experience. Wake Forest has been test optional since May of 2008, meaning that they don’t require the SAT or ACT as part of your application.

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Early Decision is a Racket

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Many elite universities offer binding Early Decision deadlines that oblige students to enroll if offered admission. Legally, there is no recourse available to universities to coerce you into enrolling or paying any penalty. Instead, it’s the most powerful tool in a university’s enrollment management arsenal.