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Making Sense of Colleges’ Changing Test Policies

Discovery College Consulting

One of the most prominent arguments in favor of test-optional policies is that they help level the admissions playing field for underrepresented minority, first-generation, and low-income students. In January, the New York Times published an article that, to some extent, blew the above arguments out of the water.

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Aspiring Business Majors: A How-To Guide to Building a Strong Case for Admission

College Essay Guy

In this article, we're going to walk you through this process, helping you make less common connections between topics of interest to build a stronger application. This article will help you narrow down your business focus to determine which path is right for you. Business majors: Where should you narrow your focus?

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Weekly Update: December 12

DC College Counseling

What is not included in the article is that nearly one-half of the enrolled class was admitted through early decision. The article is not specific about any new target the college has set, but it is clear that the class of 2028 will have a measurably smaller percentage of ED “yes!” This is such a great read! Interested in More updates?

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Weekly Update: August 7

DC College Counseling

FORMER STUDENT SUES UVA We’ve talked on the blog before about Morgan Bettinger , the former UVA student who was accused of threatening a group of Black Lives Matter protesters and received harassment online. But now it might be back on ? Time will tell. Pretty incredible, and so devastating for that poor girl. their college years.

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College Announces 2023 Commencement Speaker

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

donation from the Cummings Family Foundation, the private, nonprofit technical college is a minority serving institute (MSI) teaching clean and green technical education to diverse students across the state. Now known as Franklin Cummings Tech in honor of a $12.5

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Everything You Need to Bring to and Do Before the Test

SSA Online College Prep

Read more articles like this one on Socratic Summer Academy’s blog. Research shows that even minor dehydration can impact focus , so drink water throughout the test to stay hydrated. Being ready to take the test means getting ready the night before. Make sure that you eat a good breakfast and use your breaks to recharge !

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Weekly Update: February 13

DC College Counseling

“A senior department official said all historically Black and tribal colleges will have the opportunity to get direct support from the agency,” the article says. CATCH UP ON PAST BLOGS BELOW! Colleges seem pretty underwhelmed by the response so far. He writes: “Affirmative-action policies have been in place for a half-century.