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Responsible AI for Higher Education: Cutting Through the Noise

Ruffaloni

AI governance is a crucial part of the AI implementation process. Artificial intelligence (AI) has made a buzz throughout higher education in the past year. According to a recent survey of education professionals , 50 percent said they use AI in admissions—and that number is expected to grow to 80 percent in 2024. However, two-thirds of respondents said they are “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about the ethical implications of AI.

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Liberty Mutual Insurance provides $2M in support of new campus in Nubian Square

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

Franklin Cummings Tech announced today a $2 million donation from Liberty Mutual Insurance. Delivered over five years to boost access to clean tech careers in environmental justice communities, this is one of Liberty Mutual’s largest philanthropic contributions and builds on the foundation’s long-time partnership with Franklin Cummings Tech. Liberty CleanTech Lab The funds will support the capital campaign of Boston’s only independent technical college as it moves forward with plans to build a n

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The New FAFSA: What You Need to Know

Ruffaloni

It’s critical to keep students engaged and informed during the FAFSA delays. The rollout of the improved FAFSA, after much anticipation and some delay, has had a bumpy start. The good news (fewer questions and more Pell eligible students) has been overshadowed by a site launch where many families experienced irregular availability and malfunctions.

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UNC Greensboro Cuts 17 Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

BestColleges

Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam Jr. said the decision is rooted in university direction, enrollment patterns, prioritizing faculty time and expertise, and growth opportunities. The university is cutting five undergraduate majors, 12 graduate programs, and three undergraduate minors, certificates, and course offerings. The university is pausing its joint social work program with North Carolina A&T, a historically Black university.

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Helping Students Navigate the College Application Maze

Ruffaloni

What interferes with students completing a college application? The college application process is a pivotal and often overwhelming experience for high school students. As they strive to shape their academic futures, the journey can be both exciting and daunting. Recognizing the challenges that prospective students face, colleges have a unique opportunity to support and guide applicants through the application experience.

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Student vlog: A day of eating on campus

Colorado State University

A Ram’s Life is a vlog series for Rams by Rams, and showcases everything from the daily life of a CSU Ram to advice videos, DIY tutorials, tips and tricks for navigating college life, and even excursions into Fort Collins and beyond Colorado State. Colorado State University vlogger, Tiaira, takes you through her day of eating in the dining centers at Colorado State University.

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University of Nebraska Promises Free College to In-State Students With Perfect ACT Scores

BestColleges

The university system hopes the new Presidential Scholars Program will incentivize high-achieving Nebraska students to stay in the state. Only 22% of perfect-scoring ACT students in Nebraska and less than half of students scoring at least a 33 enrolled at the University of Nebraska. The university system already offers a tuition-free scholarship to high-achieving students and another scholarship to students who are from families making $65,000 or less per year or who are Pell Grant-eligible.

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LSAT Test Dates 2024

College Transitions

If you’re thinking of attending law school, whether you’re a current undergraduate or years out of college, the LSAT is an essential part of the law school admission process. The LSAT is offered twice throughout this spring and summer of 2024.

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University of Southern California Announces School of Advanced Computing

BestColleges

USC announced the creation of a new school focused on advanced computing. Gaurav Sukhatme, executive vice dean of the School of Engineering, will lead the School of Advanced Computing. The school will be a "hub" of advanced computing on campus and help solve "society’s most pressing issues." The University of Southern California (USC) has unveiled its plans for a School of Advanced Computing, part of its $1 billion initiative to expand advanced computing.

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Exploring Downtown Evanston’s Culinary Wonderland!

Office of Undergraduate Admission Blog

If you’re a Northwestern University student or a visitor to Evanston, you’re in for a treat – literally! Downtown Evanston is not just a college town; it’s a food paradise with diverse options that will satisfy your every craving. Let’s start with the classics Giordano’s and Lou’ Malnati’s – Chicago-style deep-dish pizza.

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What to Do if You’ve Been Waitlisted by Bowdoin 2024

The Koppelman Group

Bowdoin is kind of the hipster of the Little Ivies. With their beaches, mountains, food trucks, and L.L. Bean boots (their words, not ours), it has a vibe that’s pretty similar to Dartmouth; but with about a third of the student population. Whether you dream of discussing Nietzsche with friends by the fireplace on a snowy day or hitting the streets to give back to your community, Bowdoin may be the perfect fit if you’re looking for a small, liberal arts college.

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LSAT optional law schools

College Essay Guy

This may be a surprise: you don’t need to take the LSAT to apply for law school. Yes, that’s even true for some of the most well-respected law schools, like those at Stanford and Harvard. Why? Because those universities are LSAT-optional law schools. You likely have questions: What does “LSAT optional” even mean, exactly? Does it mean you don’t need to take any standardized exam at all?

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How to Succeed as a Johns Hopkins Premed

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Everything you need to know about Johns Hopkins premed, including premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the Johns Hopkins premed acceptance rate LEARN HOW TO GET INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL AS A Johns Hopkins PREMED Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Johns Hopkins premed requirements Part 3: Johns Hopkins premed extracurriculars Part 4: Getting into medical school from Johns Hopkins - Part: Introduction One of the first words that comes to mind when thinking of Johns Hopkins University is medici

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Why Working With a College Planning Expert is So Important!

Strategic College Consulting

College admissions is getting more competitive than ever. The admission statistics to earn acceptance into universities keeps getting lower each year, with earning acceptance to many of the great universities now into the single digit percentages. A well thought-out game plan and strategy is paramount. But counselors at high schools are overworked, understaffed, and resources are spread thin.

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How to Get Into Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Requirements and Strategies

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Learn the Albert Einstein Medical School acceptance rate and admissions strategies, plus Einstein secondary essay examples THE ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE IS RANKED #37 BY US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT FOR RESEARCH Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Albert Einstein College of Medicine MD programs Part 3: How hard is it to get into Albert Einstein College of Medicine?