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It’s About to Get Easier for California Community College Students to Transfer to UC Institutions

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The new Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) pilot program will start at UCLA and require the campus to prioritize admission for students who earn an associate degree in specific majors and meet all applicable requirements. At least four of the majors will be in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field.

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College Credits in Jail: St. Louis County Joins Growing Trend

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"Acknowledging this change, the Education Department gave students who are already enrolled in programs in local and county jails until 2029 to continue using Pell Grants. Community colleges often step up as key partners in programs aiming to educate both currently and formerly incarcerated students.

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Weekly Update: June 12

DC College Counseling

The University System of Maryland’s 12 schools and three higher education centers saw a decrease of 15.6% Students applying during the upcoming admissions cycle for the Class of 2029 (those currently finishing their junior year) will still be grandfathered into the current test-optional admissions process. Who knew?!