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MAY 29, 2025

And fifteen years ago, in 2010, you were only toddlers, unaware of major events like the Haiti earthquake, which killed over 200,000 people, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a major environmental disaster, or the passage of the Affordable Care Act in the USA. You’ve grown up in a time of head-spinning change.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

New evidence, however, suggests they might want to rethink their policies. MIT says its policy change promotes opportunity and inclusion and isn't simply a tool for weeding out applicants who fall short of their lofty quantitative standards. "Our We believe a requirement is more equitable and transparent than a test-optional policy."

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JANUARY 20, 2023

A social work , public policy , or public administration degree is ideal for this career. In this role, you'll often plan and coordinate events, keep records, manage supplies, and organize policies. You can find public admin jobs in the government, the military, law enforcement, nonprofit organizations, and private companies.

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MARCH 13, 2023

Title VI says, "No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis."

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

According to research from Yale professor Ray Fair, which appeared in The New York Times this past December, the percentage of students receiving A’s at Yale increased from 67.23% in 2010 to 78.97% in 2022. It seems to me that we can apply this idea to grades: when everyone has a 4.0, getting straight A’s is no longer special.

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Admitted

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In 2010, the federal government eliminated the bank-based student loan program (formerly the Federal Family Education Loan Program, or FFELP) in favor of originating loans directly from the Department of Education). In addition, state regulators have begun implementing regulations to protect students from unscrupulous servicing behavior.

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BestColleges

APRIL 4, 2023

Four years after being released from prison in 2010, one-third of formerly incarcerated people in a study were still unemployed, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Tips for Getting Hired It takes a formerly incarcerated person over six months, on average, to find a job, according to the Prison Policy Initiative.

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Admissions Madness

JULY 23, 2022

Brooks writes, “Some kids think they know what they want to do after college, but others don’t, so for them college is like buying an expensive insurance policy.” The unfortunate reality is that a college degree and debt are a necessary evil for most students to survive in our late stage capitalism world. But is it the right fit for everyone?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Founded in 1831 with an intentional global focus, NYU is the perfect school for students who want creativity, expression, and innovation to be at the forefront of their education. The cross-cultural mission of NYU is demonstrated in multiple ways. In the classroom, NYU students learn from esteemed researchers and thinkers who shape society.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 20, 2022

The Whitsundays., Queensland, Australia. In the Fall 2018 cycle, UT required all students to write an Academics short answer discussing their academic record. Some students used this as an opportunity to present special circumstances. The prompt also seems to overlap a lot with the Essay A discussing opportunities and obstacles during high school.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

Across the country, community colleges must respond to the increasing expectations for quality, performance, and accountability set by governing boards, state and federal governments, accrediting organizations, and the public. EAB · New Student Engagement Data Reveal Surprises Transcript [music] 0:00:13.0 He was a brand new student.

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Admissions Village

JULY 5, 2023

It’s worth noting that nine states - California (1996), Washington (1998), Florida (1999), Michigan (2006), Nebraska (2008), Arizona (2010), New Hampshire (2012), Oklahoma (2012), and Idaho (2020) – already had bans on affirmative action in place. So what does the end of race-conscious admissions mean for college admissions?

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Ivy Coach

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s dismantling of affirmative action programs, many wondered just what colleges would do to try to achieve racial diversity in their student bodies. But it’s no mystery. Michigan voters forced the same on their public universities 10 years later. Why would schools ignore a winning alternative?

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Lineage B: Degree planning Even as first-year experience programs grew in popularity from 2000 to 2010, leaders at open-access and two-year institutions began advocating for expanding focus beyond the first year. Blogs How will we measure student success in the 2020s?

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Ivy Coach

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Last year, women edged out men in the freshman classes of every Ivy League school save Dartmouth, and the gender ratio is significantly skewed at many state schools. In the spring of 2021, about 2,000 students on the campus of Tulane University in New Orleans received an email they were expecting. and almost closed the gap on the SAT.

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BestColleges

APRIL 6, 2023

Students who want to impact climate policies have two options: They can choose to apply to colleges with strong environmental records, or they can increase their activism to change how their institutions approach climate issues. As the urgency of climate change soars, students are looking more at colleges advancing climate activism.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Baker III Institute for Public Policy. The department is committed to advancing knowledge in all areas of theoretical, empirical, and applied economics and understanding the implications for public policy. Rice's reputation as a top school extends back to its founding in 1891. Students also pay $920 in mandatory fees.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Keep reading to learn more about average ACT scores, including average scores by year, state, race/ethnicity, and gender. ACT Average Score by State. Check Circle. million students, or 36% of the U.S. high school graduating class of 2022, took the ACT. [1]. Check Circle. In 2022, the national average composite score was 19.8.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Gibbs-Green Tragedy In the 1970s, Jackson State University students protested against white motorists who rode through a popular campus street (John R. HBCU students and local communities have long had contentious relationships with police. Eliminating bias in policing takes diversifying departments while reforming training.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

While the average life expectancy for Americans with bachelor's degrees has steadily risen since 1992, it’s fallen for individuals without one — particularly since 2010. Disparities between those with and without a degree have grown over the last three decades. Economists point to pay imbalances, barriers to care, and American laws.

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DC College Counseling

APRIL 2, 2024

In response to the Supreme Court affirmative action ruling last June, Princeton established an ad hoc committee tasked with examining its admissions policies and procedures. Princeton also examined its policy on legacy preference, which they explained operates as a “tie-breaker” between equally qualified applicants.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

JUNE 13, 2023

Today’s Reading Reflections from SACAC’s Government Relations Committee We recently asked our State Chairs why it is important for SACAC to do Government Relations work as well as why they personally chose to do the work. As a first-generation Hispanic woman, I understand how the legislative process can be overwhelming.

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The Thoughtful College Search

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As President of NACAC in 2010, I had to run both the Assembly and the General Membership meeting, and I was perfectly happy that no big, unexpected controversies reared their heads. It was no surprise that the proposed amendments passed. The only suspense, in fact, was whether there would be a quorum (10 percent) of members voting.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

In 1965, state funds covered 76% of the University of Michigan's operating budget. Colleges increased tuition knowing banks were eager to issue student loans, and some universities benefited from rising Sallie Mae stock prices. Collectively, Americans owe $1.78 trillion in student loans. That's more than we owe for credit cards and cars.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Melissa Kunes, an administrator at The Pennsylvania State University representing public colleges and universities, suggested that ED count all payments made toward the interest of a loan and reapply those payments to the principal balance. Department of Education officials met with negotiators for the first time Oct.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 12, 2025

It is common to see students double-majoring in completely different fields, like combining Public Policy with Computer Science or pairing Biology with Visual Arts. When you think of Duke , you might picture the roaring Cameron Crazies or those epic basketball games. But what Duke is known for really goes way beyond sports.

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