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Study Reveals Key Factors Driving Student College Choice in 2025

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For institutions looking to improve their student attraction, the study recommends focusing on controllable factors like admissions processes, student life offerings, and academic programs while finding ways to mitigate challenges related to location or cost.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Also, noted in the report is that admissions policies should prioritize potential over privilege. At Hostos, civic engagement is woven into various aspects of our curriculum and student life,” said Wang. There should be adequate support services. Experiential learning will enhance and heighten the educational experience.

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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Furthermore, we have utilized student focus groups to discover emerging AI tools and resources to advance our accessible learner experiences. Community colleges have a rich history of serving as open-admission institutions and pioneering college access in America.

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May I Sit in on a Class?

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When you go on college tour, a bulk of the information the tour guide discusses is about student life. The admissions officer will likely talk about ways to get involved, clubs to join, sporting events to attend, and other resources for staying active on campus. Often students wonder, “may I sit in on a college class?”

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What To Expect At A College Reception

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Fall is the time of year where admissions counselors everywhere hit the road. One of the most important goals a college counselor has is to bring a little bit of their college to a student who may not have the opportunity to visit or is considering planning a visit. We have helped thousands of students make solid educational plans.

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Report: Students Interested in HBCUs Have Unique Wants and Concerns

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Social media is a phenomenal opportunity for institutions like Morehouse to really show student life,” he said. Enrollment is soaring and funding is increasing.

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Report: Students Interested in HBCUs Have Unique Wants

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Social media is a phenomenal opportunity for institutions like Morehouse to really show student life,” he said. Enrollment is soaring and funding is increasing.