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Top 7 Benefits of Attending a Local Community College

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Community college isn’t just an affordable way to ease into higher education before transferring to a four-year program—it’s also a great option if you want to skip the university route altogether. This means you can still pursue higher education even if your high school grades or test scores aren’t the strongest.

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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund: A Guide to what it is and how to apply

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Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund aims to empower Hispanic students to pursue higher education and achieve their full potential. If selected, you’ll need to complete an application requiring the following: Your high school or college transcript—An official document that provides your academic record and GPA.

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What Is Student Success in Higher Education? How Digital Marketing and CRM Tools Drive Achievement

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Reading Time: 10 minutes The way higher institutions define and acknowledge student success in higher education today is changing rapidly. Today, diplomas and transcripts are no longer the benchmarks for measuring the success rate of students in their academics. Try the HEM Student Portal! Request a demo today!

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UPenn Acceptance Rate: Admissions Statistics

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A big reason for this surge is the rise of test-optional policies and increased global access to higher education. Just make sure all your materials—recommendation letters, transcripts, test scores—are submitted well before the clock runs out. That’s a massive drop.

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Oxford vs Harvard: Which School Is Better?

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Harvard University Harvard University, founded in 1636, holds the title of the oldest higher education institution in the U.S. Let’s examine how Oxford and Harvard have performed in the last three years according to Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings, two of the most prominent university ranking platforms.

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Standardized Testing Guide for First Gen and/or Low Income Students

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When scores aren't submitted, admissions officers focus on other parts of your application—especially your high school transcript, which shows your performance over years, not just one Saturday morning. But here's the reality: Your transcript is the ice cream, and test scores are just sprinkles. You are more than a number.

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Transforming the Student Journey: How a Modern Portal Guides Every Step From First Click to First Day

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 11 minutes Higher education enrollment no longer begins with a handshake on campus; it starts the moment a student finds your website. All subsequent requirements – from submitting final transcripts to signing up for orientation – are tracked through the same portal, so nothing falls through the cracks.