Spark Admissions

JUNE 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina in twin cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, ruling that the decades-long policy of race-conscious admissions in American higher education was unconstitutional.

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. Residents making 125% or less of the state median income would qualify for an additional $1,200 stipend. Thanks to the state's Tuition Equity Law, non-U.S. If the $75.5

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2023

Here are policy discussions that will impact higher education in 2023. The status of Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL) is hazy, while a level-funding of Federal Student Aid (FSA) may cause complications in doling out forgiveness to borrowers. higher education may also grab headlines in the upcoming year.

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BestColleges

MAY 17, 2024

Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University, and Kennesaw State University will reinstate SAT and ACT requirements starting in the fall of 2026. Four Georgia universities are the latest to reverse their test-optional admissions policies. Many colleges and universities across the U.S.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Protests in response to the Chinese Communist Party regime are popping up across the world, including college campuses in the United States. Human rights protests against the Chinese Communist Party's rigorous response to the COVID-19 pandemic and strict lockdown measures are spreading to college campuses across the United States.

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BestColleges

APRIL 11, 2024

The current state of college accreditation has been heavily criticized and deemed in need of major reform. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have been unhappy with the state of college accreditation for some time now, and calls for change are only getting louder as the 2024 general election approaches.

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BestColleges

APRIL 25, 2023

Since 2020, many states have passed laws that conflict with this proposed rule. Over a dozen states unilaterally ban transgender college students from participating on sports teams matching their gender identity. The state’s Republican governor Doug Burgum signed the bill into law on April 11.

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Colorado State University

APRIL 12, 2024

Colorado State has many avenues to help you explore leadership, including some that are built into your academic programs, or can be added on as concentrations or minors. Army ROTC Colorado State’s Army ROTC program prepares you to receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force.

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BestColleges

APRIL 26, 2024

Check 37% of students say it is appropriate for federal and state governments to investigate free speech practices on college campuses. Gun policy/control (34%) rounds out the top five issues. Israel/Palestine, Russia/Ukraine) (19%), and AI policy (19%). Only about one-quarter of students (27%) say they do not.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. Federal Student Aid (FSA) has ironed out some of the initial issues, but one significant error continues to hold many students with undocumented or noncitizen parents from filling out and submitting their FAFSA. The new FAFSA form launched on Dec.

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

Indiana is the only state with a FAFSA completion rate within 10% of last year's rate. The state has seen success in FAFSA completion due to early outreach efforts and a new universal FAFSA policy. The state has already met two out of three of its FAFSA completion goals. from the same point last year.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 20, 2023

1, Senate Bill 24 requires public institutions in the state to provide access to medication abortions at campus health centers, through telehealth services, or by providers associated with a contracted agency. California passed a bill in 2019 requiring all UC and CSU campuses to offer access to medication abortion services by Jan.

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In 2024, we have already seen several selective universities, including MIT, Cornell, Yale and Brown announce that they will once again require test scores of some sort (each policy is frustratingly different or vague) for the next application year. Students should research the admissions policies and data of the schools on their list.

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Simply Admissions

AUGUST 13, 2020

Below is a handy cheat sheet I’ve created that summarizes the different testing policies. How do I find out a college’s current test policy? It’s no secret that COVID has created plenty of upheavals, especially in college admissions. Over the next few months, we’ll discuss how students should navigate these changes.

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Spark Admissions

MAY 10, 2023

Although the term comes up most often these days in the context of college admissions in the United States, affirmative action has been around since the 1960s and has affected a wide range of laws and policies. As of May 2023, there are major legal cases in front of the U.S. What Is Affirmative Action?

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

What's a Bad SAT Score for Local State Schools? Some researchers have connected test-optional policies to diversity gains for colleges — specifically, higher rates of application and enrollment for students of underrepresented races and ethnicities. Note Reference [1] Check Scoring 870 puts you at the bottom 25% of test-takers.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Couple these concerns with headline-grabbing news such as Arizona State University partnering with Open AI, creator of ChatGPT , and you can see how the arrival of AI for higher education has created as many concerns as it has opportunities. AI governance is a crucial part of the AI implementation process.

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Importance of Location If a T14 school is out of reach, then you should consider a regional law school that aligns with where you ultimately want to practice law. So, if you’re not going to aim for the T14 schools or they’re out of reach, make sure you’re going for a strong regional law school instead.

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BestColleges

MAY 10, 2024

Iowa's latest budget includes a ban on DEI offices at public colleges and universities in the state. One free speech advocate said Iowa now has the most restrictive anti-DEI policy in the country. Kimberly Reynolds signed the state's $8.9 It's a model that other states, including Nebraska , have deemed too extreme to copy as is.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 8, 2024

Illinois State University student Eduardo Monk created the state-encompassing Mental Health Days Coalition to help extend that bill to include students at Illinois colleges and universities. However, he said that's only because he was able to reach out for help. Dave Koehler, and state Rep. And she was thankful for it.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2024

this year, led by gains in California applications, which compensated for a decline in out-of-state applications. this year, led by gains in California applications, which compensated for a decline in out-of-state applications. After all, knowledge is power. Applications to the UCs were up by 1.4%

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

The university is known for its strong liberal arts curriculum and excellent graduate programs in business, law, education, and public policy. The university is known for its strong liberal arts curriculum and excellent graduate programs in business, law, education, and public policy. William & Mary has 4% international students.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 27, 2024

In “The Hottest Topics in Higher Ed: A Conversation with Phil Hill,” we will talk through the impact of proposed new rules on: state authorization the use of third-party servicers (OPMs particularly) AI for higher education in general and online education specifically.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) has officially launched the Institute for Policy Solutions, a research institute dedicated to providing evidence-based, scalable policy solutions for tough healthcare challenges. The Institute for Policy Solutions , located in Washington, D.C., healthcare system today. RN, MPH, LCSW.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Affirmative action policies have been in place in the United States since the '60s and have provided opportunities to women and minority groups in all aspects of life, including employment, housing, and education. Vance's press release stated that the new bill would ensure public accountability to the decision in SFFA v.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. Spanning 64 campuses, SUNY is the nation's largest state system of higher education, enrolling some 1.3

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Intelligent , an education research group, found that 1 in 8 Florida high school students won't attend a state university because of Gov. Ron DeSantis' policies, and many current college students plan to transfer out. Ron DeSantis' policies, and many current college students plan to transfer out. increased by 11.6%

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 9, 2024

Between shifting admissions policies, flip-flopping on the role of standardized tests ( Harvard , Dartmouth , Cornell , Brown , Yale —we’re looking at you!) As public trust in the Ivy monopoly is tested, there has been a mounting energy around high quality state schools and private institutions that produce “hard working high achievers.”

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Once that money is handed out, the federal government's role in funding higher education is largely satisfied. The plan states that for many grant and loan programs, as long as there are enough funds, ED may continue distributing funds even during a shutdown. Colleges and universities have minimal reliance on the federal government.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Part 4: How to think about which public universities your child should apply to - Part 1: Introduction When parents think of colleges with reputations for excellence, Ivy League schools usually top the list. But many parents are unaware of a lesser-known alternative that offers the prestige and academic rigor of an Ivy League school: the Public Ivy.

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MARCH 22, 2024

A civil rights group came out with a statement against the law. Republican state Sen. 20, and it was passed by the state Senate just two days after its introduction. An amended version was passed by the state House a short time later. Will Barfoot introduced the bill Feb. The bill goes into effect Oct.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Attorneys representing students and alumni of North Carolina A&T State University sent a demand letter to the governor seeking an immediate increase in funding. Students and alumni of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T students and alumni take the matter to court. But it was not enough.

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sparkslearn

MAY 15, 2024

Understanding Blue Cross Insurance Blue Cross Insurance Cover Invisalign Blue Shield (BCBS) is one of the largest health insurance providers in the United States, offering a wide range of plans, including dental coverage. “The initial consultation was straightforward, and my policy covered a significant portion of the costs.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

According to Forbes , many of these schools did so to help combat the effects of COVID, but as COVID cases have been on a drastic decline schools are standing by this policy for a multitude of reasons. Also, test-optional policies are a way to help students who lack access or affordability to test prep courses and tutors.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Let’s look at a few examples and figure out what the changes mean for you. In the last week, I’ve made two 5-hour drives. One from Baltimore, MD to Durham, NC. And then a few days later from Charleston, SC to middle Georgia. On these treks, I was thinking about how infrequently I get long stretches of time alone.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 13, 2024

The good news, though, is that universities have finally started publicizing their policies, which means less doubt and anxiety for students. Vanderbilt’s Policy Vanderbilt’s policy is simple and crystal-clear: they don’t track demonstrated interest. In the end, this policy is best for everyone. What Should You Do?

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 30, 2023

Some schools have explicit capped loans policies - either only giving federally subsidized loans or limiting overall loan amount - which means more protection for your family. Some schools have student contribution policies , that explicitly limit student contribution and allow them to focus on school. Washington University in St.

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