University Business

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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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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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 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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Confessions of a Community College Dean

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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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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Confessions of a Community College Dean

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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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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EAB

JANUARY 2, 2024

Podcast How Admissions Offices Actually Work Episode 177. January 2, 2024. EAB’s Madeleine Rhyneer and Kathy Ruby pull back the curtain to reveal how admissions professionals sift through thousands of applications and decide who gets admitted. EAB · How Admissions Offices Actually Work Transcript Coming soon.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 7, 2024

The Week in Admissions News Susan H. Greenberg Sun, 04/07/2024 - 05:12 PM The ongoing FAFSA debacle continues: tax errors, reprocessing efforts and a hearing. Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 27, 2024

The Week in Admissions News Susan H. Greenberg Sat, 01/27/2024 - 02:49 PM Brown adopts need-blind admission for international students; undocumented families are locked out of FAFSA; Canada limits number of student visas. Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The Week in Admissions News Susan H. Greenberg Sun, 02/11/2024 - 09:58 AM California public systems extend commitment deadlines; test-optional policies continue at Vanderbilt and Cornell; Dartmouth reinstates standardized testing. Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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University Business

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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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MARCH 27, 2024

As senior director of admissions at Archer Education, I’ve seen firsthand that today’s learners demand more than just a degree; they seek a flexible, engaging, and relevant educational experience that aligns with their personal and professional goals. Here are four key strategies for increasing student enrollment in 2024: 1.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Week in Admissions News Susan H. Greenberg Mon, 02/19/2024 - 03:00 AM University of Missouri system extends test-optional policy; New York fines the College Board for selling student data; Wisconsin approves guaranteed admissions. Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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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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EAB

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Blogs Why Enroll360 Match’s partnership with Naviance will transform college admissions With overall college enrollment continuing a decade-long pattern of decline, much has been said about the need to break down barriers inherent to the traditional admissions model. What does direct admissions entail?

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CAPD

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The program will be hosted in-person on the FSU campus from May 21-June 14, 2024. The application deadline is March 29, 2024 , however, students are encouraged to apply early as the admissions team begins reviewing applications in January. There is no application fee and the program is offered at no cost to participants.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Affirmative Action Gets Another Day in Court Liam Knox Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Students for Fair Admissions sued the Naval Academy over its ongoing consideration of race in admissions, which the Supreme Court allowed in an exemption. The outcome could have broad implications. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Image: When New York University announced last month that it would suspend admissions to its undergraduate music education program, students were shocked. Besides, the department had changed the curriculum before without stopping admissions. Admissions to that program have been paused since spring 2021.). In the Nov.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Newsom Vetoes Employing Undocumented Students on Campuses Sara Weissman Tue, 09/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The clock is ticking for the California governor to sign or veto other key higher ed bills that would ban scholarship displacement and legacy admissions. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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University Business

APRIL 3, 2024

.” While fewer classes will be offered in a physical space in the coming years (resulting in fewer students), institutions still need to address student needs with in-person tutoring, academic coaching and in-person assistance with admissions, registration and financial aid.

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EAB

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Blogs 4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024 Insights from a former higher ed CMO I recently returned from the Windy City, where I attended the American Marketing Association ’s (AMA) annual higher ed symposium. But in 2024, AI will become increasingly embedded in enrollment teams’ day-to-day work.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Study and Go Abroad

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Even if you’ve done your preliminary research, or have started studying, there are some new changes coming to the LSAT in August 2024 ! If you’ve already began studying for the LSAT and are planning to take the test by June 2024, then this change to the LSAT won’t have any impact on you. What’s different about this new LSAT?

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College Forward

JUNE 17, 2024

Alex now works in the admissions department at Hamline University and enjoys helping the next generation of students figure out what they’re passionate about and what they want to do. “I Congratulations and thank you to the Cheers to New Chapters student alumni panelists and to the class of 2024.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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APRIL 22, 2024

Liam Knox Mon, 04/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Many highly selective colleges are pumping up their financial aid offerings. With race-conscious admissions out of the picture, it may be their best bet for diversity. Is Financial Aid the New Affirmative Action? Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Fallout From a FAFSA Fiasco Liam Knox Mon, 02/05/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges are pushing back admission deadlines after the latest FAFSA delay. But not all institutions will be affected equally, and many aren’t yet ready to make the call. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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MAY 14, 2024

‘Pulling Back the Veil’ on Enrollment Management Liam Knox Tue, 05/14/2024 - 03:00 AM Stephen Burd’s new book blames much of higher ed’s current woes on the multi-million dollar industry. He spoke with IHE about how admissions became a numbers game and why poor students are worse off for it. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

Protests Come for Prospective Students Liam Knox Tue, 05/07/2024 - 03:00 AM The latest wave of college protests coincided with events for admitted students and a busy season for campus tours. Admissions offices are walking a thin line to avoid disruption. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Press Release PowerSchool and EAB Partner to Simplify College Admissions and Expand College Access for Millions of Students Users of the Naviance platform will now have easier access to offers of college admission and financial aid via EAB’s Concourse technology September 12, 2023 FOLSOM, CALIF.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 28, 2024

Positive Partnership: Streamlining and Speeding Up Transfer Completion Ashley Mowreader Tue, 05/28/2024 - 03:00 AM A partnership between George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College promotes timely degree completion among two-year college students through a seamless transfer process with guaranteed admission.

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