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01/24/2025
supports undocumented students’ access to education. In conjunction with the Presidents’ Alliance on Immigration and Higher Education and the National Immigration Law Center, NACAC has created guidance for counselors and college advisors as they support undocumented students or students from mixed status families through the process. Learn more: https://ow.ly/JKo050UMBLr
01/24/2025
Why transfer student programmes are key to expanding access Georgia Tech provost Steve McLaughlin and Rick Clark, the institution’s inaugural executive director of strategic student access, discuss Clark’s new role an...
05/28/2024
A Parent's Ultimate Guide to College Admissions If you're wondering how to best support your teen through the college application process - you've found the right place. Join us on Tuesday, May 28 at 4:00 PM PDT / 7:00PM EDT to hear how parents can prepare their family, support their teen, and stay on top of the entire process from start to submission.
02/26/2024
Here are some strategies to maximize your financial aid for college Amid a rocky FAFSA rollout, fewer students have applied for financial aid, but it’s not too late to get financial assistance.
02/08/2024
New Catholic colleges and trade schools emerge A handful of new Catholic institutions and trade schools are emerging and experimenting with new models as many of their established peers suffer enrollment woes.
02/03/2024
What the LSAT Is and How to Prepare This standardized test is a critical factor in determining acceptance to law school, so good preparation is essential.
01/21/2024
How The Digital SAT Could Change Standardized Testing In College Admissions In March, the College Board will launch the new digital SAT. But in today's test-optional environment, do people still care about this standardized test?
01/15/2024
Get Accepted: What Does 'Waitlisted' Mean In College Admissions? Waiting is part of the college application process. But when you’re expecting an admission decision and you’re instead told to wait longer—that shock can be mind-numbing. Getting waitlisted by the college of your choice can be stressful and frustrating. If this happens to you, a few classic cl...
12/18/2023
Ignore The Tuition Sticker Price: How To Uncover Your True Cost At Any College At most private schools, few students pay the list price. A new Forbes tool gives you a quick idea of what your real price might be. Plus, advice on filling out the new FAFSA form.
10/15/2023
Banning Smartphones at Schools: Research Shows Higher Test Scores, More Exercise Teachers in the U.K. will soon be prohibiting mobile phone use during the school day. Experts suggest the U.S. should consider doing the same.
10/09/2023
SUNY application fees waived for the month PLATTSBURGH — The State University of New York, the City University of New York, and 40 private colleges and universities in New York State will have free application opportunities for
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