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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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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Ivy Central

MARCH 13, 2023

Many Universities & Colleges across the US are continuing with their test-optional policy in 2023-24, with only a handful confirming that they will resume testing policies for 2023-24. To Test or Not to Test in 2023-24? What Does it Mean to be Test-Optional (2023-24)?

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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.

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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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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

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. Plus, find advice from a test prep expert on strategies to improve your score.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

Studying in the United States is a dream for many international students seeking quality education and diverse experiences. Applying for Financial Aid The application and policy for institutional aid varies significantly by university. However, the cost of attending a U.S. universities. While the cost of studying in the U.S.

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BestColleges

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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Ruffaloni

MARCH 14, 2024

Market gaps can be identified through study of economic and census data as a means of establishing an understanding of trends and enhanced through direct input from prospective students, parents, policy makers, and employers. Primary market research can be gathered through surveys and focus groups.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 15, 2023

The campus also offers state-of-the-art facilities, including cutting-edge research laboratories, performance venues, art studios, and athletic facilities. The admitted students represent 50 states and 100 countries. The university values intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and the pursuit of knowledge.

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BestColleges

MARCH 5, 2024

Note Reference [2] Check Since the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action at colleges and universities, at least six institutions have ended their legacy admissions policies. Check Dozens more schools ended their legacy policies prior to 2023, according to archived admissions data.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. State and institutional deadlines for financial aid applications are fast approaching, so without a fix, these students could lose out on grants to help fund their college education. Some problems have since been resolved, but one remains without any workaround.

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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% Applications to the UCs were up by 1.4%

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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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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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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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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

Still, if you're looking for a school with a guaranteed admission policy or a good safety school so you can also apply to some of the hardest colleges to get into with less anxiety, you'll find what you need in this blog post. Community colleges typically have open admission policies—as in, they accept almost everyone.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2024

Cornell’s announcement came with a “Summary of Key Findings” from its Task Force that includes data to support its decision and conclusion that “it does not appear that the shift in Cornell’s testing policy has played a major role in diversifying first year students by race/ethnicity/citizenship, first generation status, or family income.”

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 26, 2024

Williams’ Policy In recent years, most competitive colleges have taken these arguments into consideration and make their policy transparent. Fortunately, Williams is among these schools, and their common data set clearly states that “level of applicant’s interest” is “not considered.” That’s the full policy.

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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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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. With support from ISU, six other postsecondary institutions in Illinois, state Sen. Dave Koehler, and state Rep.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 15, 2023

This blog will answer that question and explore state-by-state policies on providing free or reduced-cost tuition. Is Community College Free? Before we dive into that topic, let’s take a broad look at why one might consider community college in the first place. Why community college?

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Colorado State University

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re hoping to shave some time off your academic journey in college, you might be a good candidate for one of Colorado State’s accelerated majors. Second, you’ll need to make sure you can stay at Colorado State during several summer sessions. Government, Law, and Policy Psychology General Psychology Interested?

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BestColleges

APRIL 4, 2024

A Connecticut bill aims to ban legacy admissions at the state's public and private colleges and universities. In February, the state's General Assembly proposed SB 203 , a bill banning legacy admissions at colleges and universities. Can a state government dictate admissions policies at private universities?

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Other states are considering similar measures. Criticism of legacy policies has intensified following the U.S. 15, the Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill aiming to ban legacy admissions at the state's colleges and universities. Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions. Glenn Youngkin.

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BestColleges

APRIL 20, 2023

It's an economic engine that in 2019 inspired incoming Humboldt State University President Tom Jackson to wonder: Why didn't the institution have an academic program studying cannabis? Jackson connected with Corva and Meisel about designing a cannabis-focused degree program shortly after taking the helm at Humboldt State, Corva said.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

Philadelphia's policy change means it now mirrors Pennsylvania's wider policy for state jobs. Newly elected Mayor Cherelle Parker signed an executive order shortly after her inauguration that amended the city's hiring policy. The city joins in on a national trend that state governors have driven over the past two years.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 27, 2023

Here’s a look at the admitted class of 2027: They hail from 46 states plus the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico, as well as 33 countries outside the United States. See Wellesley’s official announcement below: This year, Wellesley received just over 8,400 first-year applications, the second-highest number in College history.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Back When Prior to the pandemic, the colleges who were test optional had arrived at that decision based on their mission, their data, and their intentionally chosen policy. 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.

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Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. A college degree is the pathway to social mobility for families trapped in the cycle of poverty.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ADOPTS NEW TEST-OPTIONAL POLICY Just as Yale decided to pivot back to test scores, University of Michigan formally adopted a test-optional policy that replaces their previous test-flexible policy. If you can’t keep these policies straight, you aren’t alone! Fortunately, a suspect is in custody.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A judge threw out a lawsuit from the descendants of Serranus Hastings , former namesake of the University of California (UC) Hastings College of the Law, challenging the name change under a centuries-old state law. The recommendation required approval by both houses of the California State Legislature and the governor. California Gov.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 4, 2023

The admitted cohort overall includes students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, four United States territories and 78 countries. Last month, the admissions office extended its test-optional policy through to class of 2028’s application cycle, with plans to decide on a long-term testing policy in the winter of 2024.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 9, 2024

UChicago’s Policy In recent years, most top-tier colleges have made sure to transparently state their stance on demonstrated interest, and strangely UChicago is an exception. We’re going to cut through the noise and tell you the only things you need to know about demonstrated interest here. Contact us today.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Schools with open admissions policies typically admit anyone who applies, as long as they have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Like in many other states, Florida's 50 community colleges — public, two-year colleges that primarily award associate degrees — all have an open admissions policy. All data is from 2022.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” ” While change is afoot, much remains the same. Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid, making them a form of “gift aid.”

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