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MARCH 5, 2025

Doug Shapiro The number of students transferring into a new institution in fall 2024 grew by 4.4% For fall 2024, transferring students accounted for 13.1% million students transferred or entered into a new institution this fall (2024). below 2020 levels. We found that 1.2 The fall 2022 transfer cohort had an 83.6%

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

After more than four years as president of York College, City University of New York, in January 2024 she became the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), the first woman to serve in the position. “I

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AUGUST 2, 2024

Han Mi Yoon-Wu “We are thrilled that the University of California continues to be a destination of choice for our state’s incredibly accomplished and diverse students,” said Han Mi Yoon-Wu, the university’s associate vice provost for undergraduate admissions.

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AUGUST 4, 2024

The Common App has launched its 2024–2025 application for more than 1,100 colleges and universities worldwide. The not-for-profit organization founded in 1975 has grown to serve more a million students online annually through its online application platform.

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

Supreme Court struck down race-consciousness in college admissions upending four decades of precedent and reshaping the landscape of higher education (Edelman, 2023, par. In June 2023, the U. The presentation drew upon a study by Smalls (2023) focused on the experiences of African American community college trustees.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The college admissions process can be filled with uncertainty. One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors. But do you know how to write an email to college admissions counselors? However, you also want to avoid being annoying.

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MARCH 10, 2024

The move follows four years of test-optional undergraduate admissions at UT Austin, which suspended the standardized score requirement in the spring of 2020 due to limited testing availability during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Jay Hartzell The requirement will be applied during the fall 2025 semester application period, Aug.

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University Business

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A flurry of colleges and universities have shuttheir doors following the pandemic, and 2024 didn’t show signs of slowing down. To begin, we will backtrack and organize all of the college closings of 2024, paying particular attention to two- and four-year, public and private nonprofit institutions.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Dr. Charlie Nelms As we stand at the dawn of the 2024 presidential election, I know firsthand the potential and persuasive power of Black voters and their allies in forging a path where no others have ever trod. It is clear that the 2023 U.

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MARCH 6, 2024

The college admissions process has endured some notable changes recently thanks to the rise of AI and the Supreme Court decision ruling on affirmative action. Thankfully, admissions management service Acuity Insights has identified some key trends shaping the landscape this year and some of the best practices to implement.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

How the SAT Shaped College Admissions Liam Knox Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Author Nicholas Lemann discusses his new book on standardized testing and common misconceptions about the history and future of admissions exams. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

A Disruptive Year in Admissions Liam Knox Mon, 12/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Inside Higher Ed assesses a year of dramatic change in college admissions and predicts what the landscape might look like in 2024. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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JANUARY 8, 2025

in the 2024-25 academic year, matriculation rates among historically underrepresented groups showed significant declines. The number of military veterans entering medical school also dropped slightly, from 171 in 2023 to 166 in 2024. While overall first-year enrollment increased slightly by 0.8% being over age 30.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The proportion of students from underserved backgrounds has declined at Brown University, according to its first year, incoming class numbers for 2024. Black enrollment declined to 9% in 2024, from 15% in 2023; Hispanic enrollment decreased to 10%, from 14%; and white enrollment fell to 43% from 46%.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

A (Very) Early Admission Guarantee Liam Knox Mon, 01/22/2024 - 03:00 AM California State University, Fresno, is promising admission to local high schoolers as early as ninth grade, hoping to boost enrollment and build a “culture of college-going.” Byline(s) Liam Knox

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MARCH 11, 2024

Lumina Awards Millions for Admissions Innovations Johanna Alonso Mon, 03/11/2024 - 03:00 AM The seven winning states and university systems will use the funds for direct admissions, universal transfer pathways and other initiatives to simplify admissions. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Boston U Suspends Admissions to Humanities and Social Science Ph.D. Programs Ryan Quinn Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Common App launched its direct admissions program for the 2024–25 application cycle yesterday with 116 partner institutions in 34 states, up from 71 institutions in 28 states last year, according to a press release from the organization.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Dartmouth’s Admissions Dean on the Return to Testing Liam Knox Wed, 02/07/2024 - 03:00 AM Admissions dean Lee Coffin spoke with Inside Higher Ed about the data behind Dartmouth’s decision to reinstate standardized testing, and more. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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University Business

JANUARY 14, 2025

2024 shed insightful light on the top risks faced by colleges and universities, according to a new report from United Educators: “Top Risks Report: Insights for Higher Education.” However, three new risks emerged in the top 10 for 2024: Public safety climbed to ninth place, with concerns about campus violence and crime.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

Newly released data reveals that, although students of color are steadily making up a higher percentage of those receiving law degrees, racial diversity in law school admissions, and attendance remains relatively stagnant. Second, they tend to apply for law school later in the rolling admissions cycle, after many spots have been filled. “If

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Here is a short list of US universities with legacy admissions. California banned legacy admissions for private colleges in 2024. Supreme Court ruling against college admissions policies that consider race. For a more exhaustive list, visit edreformnow.org. For a more exhaustive list, visit edreformnow.org.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Chicago Art School Deploys Machine Learning in Admissions Lauren.Coffey@… Mon, 04/29/2024 - 03:00 AM After winning a $50,000 grant, the university is deploying the technology to gauge which students are most likely to accept its offers. Byline(s) Lauren Coffey

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A Trans Admission Advantage? Elizabeth Redden Mon, 11/11/2024 - 03:00 AM Jim Jump breaks down Vice President–elect JD Vance’s suggestion that students may “become” trans to get into Harvard. Byline(s) Jim Jump

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

In 2024, Duke University announced that it would no longer assign a numerical value to undergraduate college admissions essays when scoring an applicant. But the same pattern has emerged in college admissions—allowing applicants to subcontract the writing process. Read more at The Nation.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Rutgers University President Dr. Jonathan Holloway has said that he will step down as president of the public New Jersey institution at the end of the 2024-2025 academic school year. Serving as the university president has been an enormous privilege and responsibility,” said Holloway. “I

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MARCH 17, 2024

The Week in Admissions News Susan H. Greenberg Sun, 03/17/2024 - 02:17 PM UT Austin reinstates standardized test requirement; the Education Department begins sending colleges financial aid data; Virginia bans legacy preferences in admissions. Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Earlham Summer: A Pre-College Program for High School Students will give up to 120 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to take classes from Earlham faculty, stay overnight on campus, and learn about admissions and scholarship opportunities. 18-23 and 25-30.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Even with the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions, there remains ways to promote student diversity, Gilliam told The Boston Globe. Establishing and maintaining pre-admissions connections with prospective students and a range of high schools will be important, she said. “If

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MAY 20, 2024

Dr. Ted Mitchell “ The Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education: 2024 Status Report ” comprises updated data showing significant disparities in attainment levels among underrepresented groups by race and ethnicity despite growing diversity.

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Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Today, in this guide, we’ll help you fully understand the college application in the US in 2024. Pro tip: Be a part of webinars and virtual college fests to build some connections with professors and admission officers. These networks provide you with easy access to firsthand admission info. Ready then? Let’s go!

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Sixty-seven percent of 2024 Community College Survey of Student Engagement ( CCSSE ) respondents across 164 institutions indicated that they were planning to transfer to a four-year college or university. Garcia The 2024 survey also asked students about their intentions regarding transfer. Dr. Linda L.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Notre Dame College (NDC) in South Euclid, Ohio, has announced it will close its doors at the end of spring 2024. Current students in good standing with at least 60 completed credits will receive guaranteed admission to pursue their degrees uninterrupted at a partner institution, with comparable net tuition and transfer of all credits.

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MARCH 15, 2023

The University is the last Ivy League college to announce test-optional extensions through 2024. Harvard , Princeton and Dartmouth all extended their test-optional policy beyond the upcoming admissions cycle, and Columbia announced March 1 it would permanently switch to test-optional admissions.

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MARCH 10, 2023

Come Fall 2024, it intends to launch a nursing program. On the postgraduate level, the SoHP will give access to opportunities in fields such as osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, and pharmacology through agreements where Manhattan graduates get preferential admission at certain institutions.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

ED has had several stumbles following an overhaul of the FAFSA form, as mandated by Congress’s FAFSA Simplification Act, starting the 2024–25 award year. Even before it launched, the 2024-2025 FAFSA form faced criticism for its calculations not accounting for inflation, a now-fixed issue that was part of the reason for this most recent delay.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Despite that overall undergraduate growth, NSCRC’s “Stay Informed” report for fall 2024 shows a decline in freshman enrollment. It became evident early in the fall admissions cycle that the challenges with the FAFSA rollout represented a barrier to enrollment,” said Hlavenka. “We Larry Hlavenka Jr.,

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