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Complete College America Offers Playbook on How Higher Education Can Bolster Civic Engagement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education is an engine for social and economic mobility. Hopefully, that will help policy makers reprioritize how funds are allocated to fuel that engine. Also, noted in the report is that admissions policies should prioritize potential over privilege. Unfortunately, access to higher education is often limited by cost.

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How Admissions and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate More Effectively

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Fostering Interdepartmental Collaboration to Drive a More Effective and Engaging Student Journey Achieving success in your higher education marketing strategy requires seamless collaboration between your admissions and marketing teams to create a connected, consistent student journey experience.

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Wentworth Institute of Technology to Drop Pre-Calculus Admissions Requirement for STEM Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Wentworth Institute of Technology is dropping its pre-Calculus admissions requirement, opening its doors to a wider range of students looking to pursue STEM degrees there. But that course may not be the best way to prepare for those looking to pursue careers in engineering or computer science, Donovan said.

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How Long do College Admissions Take?

Great College Advice

How long do college admissions take? It’s no secret that the college admissions process is a long and winding road. But exactly how long do college admissions take? If you think you might be interested in engineering, keep your eye peeled for Project Lead the Way or other early engineering courses.

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Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

Great College Advice

There is one invaluable resource in your college search that should not be overlooked: college admissions counselors. What questions to ask a college admissions counselor Talking to someone who knows the ins and outs of the college or university you’re interested in is a very good opportunity that you should not pass up.

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What Classes Should You Take in 12th Grade? 

Great College Advice

As you look ahead to your senior year, think hard about what classes to take as part of the college admissions process. If these are not listed on the transcript, your counselor will likely let the admissions office know in some other fashion. Admissions officers do care about your senior year courses. So, you cant really hide.

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Algorithmic Bias Continues to Negatively Impact Minoritized Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Hadis Anahideh, an assistant professor of industrial engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago and another co-author of the study, said she and her team expected to encounter bias in algorithms. Dr. Hadis Anahideh, assistant professor of industrial engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago and co-author of this study. “We