EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Here's what you need to know about the state of higher education as it relates to incarcerated students. There is strong interest among incarcerated students for educational programing. Take the Higher Education in Prison program at Portland State University. Struggling to set graduate enrollment goals?

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BestColleges

MAY 3, 2023

The Department of Education (ED) updated its "Beyond the Box" guidance to mark the end of Second Chance Month in April. Central to that guidance is the urging of institutions to stop using prior criminal history as a barrier for formerly incarcerated individuals to access higher education and attain a degree or credential.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 16, 2023

The History of HBCUs in Michigan As the first and only HBCU in Michigan, Pensole Lewis College fulfills an important role in the state's history of higher education. While it originally opened as a secretarial school for women, LCB later enrolled male students and began offering a variety of business degrees.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2023

A 2021 Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) report found college "early decision" deadlines often give an advantage to wealthier students with more resources. First-generation students face barriers to applying for college and sometimes miss out on early action deadlines.

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BestColleges

MAY 21, 2024

Some 31% of students are enrolled in programs that do not lead to a positive ROI. Calculating the ROI of Higher Education The study, " Does College Pay Off? With an ROI of $842,000 and an enrollment of almost 36,000 students, it offers its students a collective lifetime return of $30 billion. Using data from the U.S.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic upended higher education in 2020, one of the monumental changes was the widespread suspension of standardized testing. On the other hand, emphasizing test scores and striving to enroll an economically and racially diverse student body can be mutually exclusive. Others aren't so sure.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 20, 2024

Otherwise, I hope they’ll give you a small sense of what we’ve covered over the last eight years.) For the last 15 years, I have had the privilege of leading Georgia Tech’s admission team and our undergraduate recruitment and review efforts (dual enrollment, transfer, first-year).

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Since the Mott and Ferris program is built on an existing transfer partnership, students enrolled in the program at Thumb Correctional Facility can complete their remaining credits at Ferris’ statewide and online locations across Michigan upon re-entry. Author's note: Caylie Privitere contributed to the writing of this post.

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BestColleges

APRIL 14, 2023

Tennessee's free community college scholarship program continues to spur students to higher education, new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data shows. Tennessee has funded more than $181 million in scholarships to more than 123,000 students since the program began, according to its Higher Education Commission.

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BestColleges

JULY 16, 2024

A new Gallup Poll says Americans' confidence in higher education continues to drop. High cost is one cause, but many other factors conspire to erode confidence in American higher education. A new Gallup survey says confidence in higher education has reached an all-time low.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 10, 2023

You are a published author and hold a doctorate in Higher Education. Since I was a college student, I’ve had an interest in studying educational trends and students’ lived experiences. and administrative leadership in higher education. That’s up 49.5%

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EAB

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Gallup’s most recent poll revealed a concerning trend: only 36 percent of Americans have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education. What sets this year’s results apart is that, for the first time, a majority of survey respondents expressed a lack of confidence in educational institutions.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 8, 2024

30 showing that the overall rate of students completing college within six years has stalled for the incoming 2017 fall cohort at 62.2%, unchanged since the 2015 cohort. 30 showing that the rate of students completing college within six years has stalled for the incoming 2017 fall cohort at 62.2%, unchanged since the 2015 cohort.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Young Black students are still most likely to see the value in higher education despite significant hurdles. The report suggests that these affordability concerns may be contributing to why Black students have historically had the lowest rate of immediate college enrollment of any racial/ethnic group.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Now, almost 150 years on, unequal access to higher education persists among certain segments of our population. Loyola University Chicago developed Arrupe College in 2015, and the University of St. Some colleges are evaluating legacy admissions' place in higher education.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Black and Latino/a students ages 25 and older, enrolled part time, or attending community college consistently have lower-than-average completion rates. The national alliance, which includes higher education systems and institutions in more than 40 states and U.S. College completion rates are on the rise.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In the last 20 years, law school enrollment has been anything but consistent. In just a five-year period, from 2010 to 2015, the number of first-year law students decreased by more than 29%. Then, from 2015 to 2020, the number of first-year law students increased by 3%. Your institution’s inquiry pool. Paid search.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Students with depressive symptoms steadily increased from 20% in 2015 to 39% in fall 2020. A BestColleges survey from April 2020 found that almost half of students were worried about staying enrolled in college, and that worry disproportionately affected respondents identifying as Black, Hispanic, or other. In 2022, the U.S.

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BestColleges

APRIL 7, 2023

And a 30-year veteran of higher education is moving on to open a new Chick-fil-A franchise. Lake Superior State University's President Retires Amid Enrollment Woes Lake Superior State University (LSSU) President Rodney S. The board will look for a leader to help address LSSU's enrollment challenges, the release said.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Penn was established in 1740 by founding father Benjamin Franklin, who envisioned an institution of higher education that pushed the boundaries of knowledge and contributed to furthering society. Philadelphia was named a UNESCO World Heritage City in 2015, the first city in the United States given this distinction.

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Admitted

DECEMBER 9, 2021

John’s Preparatory School (MN) and a former higher ed administrator and author of the 2015 book Breakpoint: The Changing Marketplace for Higher Education. Massa is vice president emeritus for enrollment and college relations at Dickinson College (PA). He also serves as the Character Collaborative board chair.

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Admitted

DECEMBER 9, 2021

John’s Preparatory School (MN) and a former higher ed administrator and author of the 2015 book Breakpoint: The Changing Marketplace for Higher Education. Massa is vice president emeritus for enrollment and college relations at Dickinson College (PA). He also serves as the Character Collaborative board chair.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Public Service Announcement: Enrolling at Austin Community College (ACC) does not improve your UT transfer chances. Others enroll at a great university, but the major they come to love isn’t offered there, so they must switch campuses to pursue their new interest. Note: this post is for External Transfers who are not UT students.

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BestColleges

MARCH 28, 2023

Note Reference [2] A first-generation college student is someone who is enrolled in college but whose immediate family members did not earn degrees. This report touches on key findings about first-generation college students, covering demographics, graduation rates, enrollment, and typical post-graduation income levels.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 24, 2023

In 2015, minorities filled only 9% of CEO and 14% of chief medical officers positions. A higher return for your investment results in a higher score for this school. A higher return for your investment results in a higher score for this school. Why Attend an HBCU for Healthcare Administration?

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Educated Quest

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education listed PWIs where Black students equaled, and in many cases out-performed White students as well as many where they did not. Once enrolled, CARE assists students by offering tutors. Yet 60 percent of their 2015 freshman class finished on time.

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EAB

APRIL 14, 2023

9% increase in six-year completion rates for students who started in fall 2015 compared to fall 2016. Recruitment One thing is clear—the shrinking birth rate, declines in young adult enrollment, and growing skepticism of higher education makes each interaction with a prospective student more important than ever.

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Admissions Madness

JULY 23, 2022

An unquestioned assumption of a college education is that it provides a good if not the best return on your investment relative to the alternatives. Arthur Brooks forewent immediate college enrollment to his parents' outrage to tour in a classical band. percent from 2015 to 2018—a period when the economy was roaring.”

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BestColleges

JULY 26, 2023

A 2015 Gallup study found that black graduates of HBCUs have a greater sense of purpose and more financial success. As a part of this, students may find a closer community at HBCUs, both online and on-campus. This can include community events, student services, and specific degree programs.

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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 13, 2020

Gen Z is the newest generation to be named and were born between 1995 and 2015. As an Independent Educational Consultant, I sometimes feel conflicted as to post-secondary choices for high school graduates. They are currently between four and 24 years of age with the US population approaching 74 million. Prestige is not coveted.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

News & World Report: 25 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education: 15 Where is NYU located? NYU academic requirements The students NYU seeks to enroll are self-driven, ambitious, and innovative. They could enroll in business-focused summer programs or training courses for students.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 14, 2024

They’ve also made history by becoming the first exclusive partner for the Tony Awards in the higher education category since 2015. of applicants were admitted, and a record 47% of admitted students chose to enroll. What Is Carnegie Mellon Universitys Acceptance Rate?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

News & World Report: 6 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education: 9 Where is the University of Chicago? Early action is non-binding , so the applicant applies and receives an admissions decision earlier but is not expected to enroll if admitted. You can also learn more about our 1-on-1 college admissions support here.

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BestColleges

MARCH 31, 2023

This report covers the racial and ethnic diversity of college students and faculty and explores why diversity is important in higher education. Table of Contents Demographics of Colleges Racial Diversity in College Enrollment Racial Diversity in Colleges Over Time Diversity on College Campuses Why Is Diversity Important in College?

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BestColleges

MARCH 29, 2023

Data Summary Check Nearly 1 in 5 undergraduate college students reported having a disability in 2015-2016. [1] 5] Despite how common disabilities are, society and institutions — like higher education — sometimes fail to provide adequate accommodations or truly inclusive spaces for all to participate equally.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Examples of federal grants include Pell Grants , Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants, and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants. During the 2015-2016 academic year, 74.6% During the 2015-2016 academic year, 9.7

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BestColleges

MARCH 22, 2024

million students over the age of 25 were enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the U.S. million enrolled students pursuing an undergraduate degree during the period. Note Reference [2] Check Nearly half of older learners who enrolled in spring 2020 reported they had dependent children (48%). In 2022, 18.5%

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