Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

And he is doing his part as director of policy and advocacy in California at The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS), an independent, nonprofit research and policy organization. TICAS resonates deeply with me, as financial aid was pivotal in my own college journey,” he says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

This first Equity Innovations Guide illustrates results the organization has gathered from pilots and initiatives it had implemented over the years on matters of college admissions, financial aid, and equity. The college admissions process is stressful in general,” Steele said. “So,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

In concert with Rhode College’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as well as affordability, the Office of Admission strives to identify, recruit, and enroll domestic students who are underrepresented in higher education, including first-generation college students, low-income students, and students of color.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2024

Financial aid and scholarships are available, but often not sufficient to bridge the gap, and the burden of student loans can be a daunting deterrent. My thoughts on how we can approach this is by looking at policy reforms, community engagement, institutional changes, roles models and mentors, and research and data collection.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2023

Although the exact scope of the decision can’t be known, it seems clear that the court’s conservative majority will strike down the consideration of race in admissions. Race-conscious admissions were now only allowed for the achievement of the educational benefits of diversity. You would need very robust financial aid,” said Baker.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 11, 2024

It is therefore time to connect the dots among efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities, overturn race-conscious admissions, and bring back standardized tests. By being proactive with admissions, recruitment, and advising, however, we can reduce this risk. What happens after affirmative action bans?

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Hope College Network

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

For many high school seniors and their families, the college selection process includes a comparison of financial aid offers. Keep this list handy as you compare financial aid packages: What is the renewal criteria for my financial aid? Does your financial aid package include an academic scholarship?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Legacy college admissions — the practice of selective institutions giving preference to children and relatives of alumni — is under intense scrutiny today. Originally established to exclude certain populations of students, legacy admissions provides a significant boost to children of ultrawealthy families who apply to elite institutions.

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EAB

DECEMBER 13, 2022

New Admissions Counselor Resource Center. Guides and tools for admissions teams. The role of an admission counselor is both essential and challenging, especially with the variety of responsibilities and skills required of today’s enrollment teams. Subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest research and recommendations from EAB.

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Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Research and Shortlisting An ample amount of research is necessary before applying, especially while shortlisting colleges that suit your academic goals. You can amp up your research game by using college websites, online forums, and alumni networks. These networks provide you with easy access to firsthand admission info.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

As institutions of higher education turn to AI machine learning and data-driven algorithms to make their work more efficient, a new study published in the American Educational Research Association (AERA) peer-reviewed journal , AERA Open , reminds administrators that algorithms can be racially biased.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

5 Tips for Keeping Students Engaged Throughout the Admissions Process In higher education, the enrollment funnel can feel like a battleground for institutions vying to convert interest into commitment. They might engage more deeply with admissions counselors, attend virtual or in-person campus tours, and participate in Q&A sessions.

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University Business

APRIL 30, 2024

President David Greene believes the financial aid package will help “families on the higher and lower ends of the middle-income spectrum who’ve fallen between the cracks and are left behind.” 1% had a nearly 30% admission rate, which caught headlines as its publication last year coincided with the end of affirmative action.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Leonard and Laura Kennedy, an admissions officer at MSU, were tasked with researching institutions with similar initiatives. “We NATAP is a collaborative effort between MSU’s Native American Institute, Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, University Outreach and Engagement and the Office of the Provost.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center. This is a paid, on-campus internship for undocumented students at CSUSB. “By They’re on a journey.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid. On and off-campus jobs, paid internships, and funded research would be almost entirely off the table, post-graduation career opportunities will be limited. Research your institution’s policies. No Pell Grants. No student loans.

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University Business

APRIL 17, 2023

Our recent survey of prospective college students revealed some surprising insights into their expectations and preferences when researching and applying to schools. The findings could be an effective blueprint for institutions looking to better attract and engage with students during the recruitment, admissions and enrollment journey.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

Though confidence about the value of pursuing a two- or four-year college degree is higher among high schoolers than graduates who either dropped out or chose not to attend in the first place, neither demographic view such pursuits as the most valuable, according to a recent report from Edge Research, HCM Strategists, and D2 Strategies.

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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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Great College Advice

JULY 31, 2023

Early Decision 2 has become an important new option on the calendar of college admissions deadlines. As with most things related to college admission, the answer is unequivocal: “It depends.” I also knew that the chances of admission would be better if I applied early decision. Should you apply ED 2?

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Hope College Network

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The college admissions process felt daunting as I began my senior year of high school. Myself and many others have gone through senior year feeling woefully unprepared for the admissions process. While getting your admission notice isn’t the end of the process, be sure to take some time to rest and celebrate your accomplishments.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Leonard and Laura Kennedy, an admissions officer at MSU, were tasked with researching institutions with similar initiatives. “We NATAP is a collaborative effort between MSU’s Native American Institute, Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, University Outreach and Engagement and the Office of the Provost.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As the college admissions process becomes ever more complicated and stressful–and expensive–more and more families are asking the question, “Do I need a college counselor?” While not every family needs personalized guidance through the college admissions maze, many do. And then they deny admission to apparently strong applicants.

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Hope College Network

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The college admissions process felt daunting as I began my senior year of high school. Myself and many others have gone through senior year feeling woefully unprepared for the admissions process. While getting your admission notice isn’t the end of the process, be sure to take some time to rest and celebrate your accomplishments.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

University of North Carolina , the cases that could re-shape the role of race in admissions or even ban it entirely, are not likely to be known until next June. But the overarching message was that the decisions will reverberate far outside admissions offices and that colleges need to get ready now. Harvard and SFFA v.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

These two-year and four-year institutions must also enroll a significant number of students who require needs-based financial aid. This includes working on retention strategies that emphasize information on financial aid and mental health services as well as continuing to build a sense of belonging.

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Credo Higher Ed

APRIL 22, 2021

Do your campus partners have an understanding of melt and that losing students between committing in the spring and the start of classes in the fall is a real challenge for admissions offices across the country? Each year, 10 to 20 percent of students who made an enrollment deposit in the spring “melt” over the summer.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 30, 2022

If you have particular questions about financial aid, for example, that remain unanswered in a general information session, you may want to call the financial aid office and seek their counsel. Don’t even think about accompanying your student to the interview with the admissions officer.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

Now, for the first time, this population of almost 300,000 is being studied, as researchers look for clues about how to get these students on to campuses. However, the researchers found disparities in a variety of factors, including race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education and career plans.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

EAB 2024 Parent Survey EAB 2024 Parent Survey Haywood said JCSU has found it necessary to re-educate parents and caretakers about the financial aid process, including explaining new definitions and types of aid. “We Not understanding cost is a major source of anxiety and there is a rising aversion to debt. Ernest Brevard Jr.,

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 2, 2023

While my colleagues and I have done hundreds of campus visits as a way to research colleges, our families are embarking on these adventures for the first time. In our conversations, here are some of the things that families tell us that we wish the admissions offices around the country should hear. The gee-whiz videos.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Save with Scholarships: Appily includes a database of nearly 250,000 scholarships representing almost $50 million in total value that students can search to identify financial aid opportunities that align with their qualifications and aspirations. Learn more at eab.com.

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College Forward

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We are grateful for all the work that the Twin Cities Partner Fair team and the college admission representatives put in to support College Possible Minnesota students’ college exploration. Overgrad also tracks all their college and financial aid-related progress.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. Students open to HBCUs were more likely to say that scholarships and financial aid were top indicators of value, however they were less likely to emphasize a smaller sticker price.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. Students open to HBCUs were more likely to say that scholarships and financial aid were top indicators of value, however they were less likely to emphasize a smaller sticker price.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

New York high school seniors who participated in a City University of New York system mentoring program were seven percentage points more likely to enroll in college, according to a new study by the system’s Office of Applied Research, Evaluation and Data Analytics.

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