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This Philadelphia University Is Offering All Eligible Community College Grads Half-Off Tuition

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Drexel University is offering a renewable scholarship to all qualifying community college graduates for 50% off tuition. Originally, the Drexel Promise was open only to New Jersey and Pennsylvania community college graduates. Drexel University is offering graduates from accredited U.S. community colleges 50% off tuition.

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Introducing the New Ivies

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This turmoil came to a head at Columbia University , which has cancelled its main graduation ceremony after weeks of protests at the Ivy League college’s campus, ending in police action and student arrests. Who else should make this list?

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New York Expands Direct Admissions Program

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New York announced a direct admissions program for its SUNY and CUNY systems. Earlier this month, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. A top 10% program in Texas has had limited success in increasing student diversity.

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To Test or Not To Test in 2023-24? Deciding if you want to go Test-Optional

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Many Universities in the US are remaining Test-Optional for the upcoming application season (2023-24). Recently, Columbia University was the first Ivy League to no longer require SAT/ACT testing as of 2023-24 and will be test-optional permanently. Would you benefit from submitting a score to a test-optional university?

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Historic $1B Donation to New York Medical School Ensures Free Tuition for All Students

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It will be one of several medical schools in the country offering free tuition to students. The donation is tied for the third-largest gift to a college or university with an anonymous gift to McPherson College in Kansas. Gottesman said her husband left her the funds and opportunity to give to the school.

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Colleges in Upstate New York: Full List of 50+ Schools

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New York City may get more attention, but upstate New York holds its own when it comes to earning a higher education. The region is home to many top-ranked schools, including Ivy League institution Cornell, major members of the SUNY system, and prestigious liberal arts colleges like Colgate and Vassar.

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Is Cornell Ivy League?

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Established in the late 19th century, Cornell University was the final college to join the Ivy League. The school is unique among both Ivies and private colleges, with government land grants and multiple campuses. Except for Cornell University, all the "Ivies" were founded before the American Revolution. High admissions rate.