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The college admissions landscape has undergone significant changes recently, with some major institutions reintroducing ACT and SAT scores as part of their requirements. However, many overlook how these scores can disadvantage students, particularly those from marginalized communities. That's why I found the National Education Equity Lab's approach intriguing. By offering credit-bearing college courses to low-income high schoolers, they're addressing the issue of educational access head-on. Programs like these are important for leveling the playing field and increasing equal opportunities for all students in the college application process. As enrollment in such initiatives grows, I believe they'll play an increasingly important role in supporting students from diverse backgrounds. #EducationEquity #CollegeAccess #HigherEducation

Starting with next year’s application cycle (effective for the Class of 2029), Brown University will reinstate the requirement that applicants for first-year admission submit standardized tests scores (the SAT or ACT, except in the rare circumstance when these tests are not available to a student). This will accompany enhanced communications to students and school counselors emphasizing that test scores are interpreted in the context of a student’s background and educational opportunities. #collegeadmissions #collegeenrollment #highered #testpolicy #stardardizedtest #collegecounseling

I am re-sharing this post. This is an excellent article which provides transparent and solid logical views on the Ivy+colleges admission scenario.

I’ve been saying for the longest time how transfer students need to be treated with the same respect and priority as first year students. They bring value, previous college experience, and a different perspective to the classrooms of four-year institutions. We’ve gotta continue providing them with ample opportunities, access, clear pathways, and institutional aid equity. #TransferStudents #Access #HigherEducation #Equity https://lnkd.in/ecg4P9Nm

"Designed to attract a larger pool of applicants and shore up falling in-state enrolment, the programme, set to begin in the autumn of 2024, is just the latest example of a trend that’s picking up speed in the regions hit hardest by demographic shifts, most notably the Midwest and Northeast." #college #highereducation #admissions #classof2028 https://lnkd.in/gbtEFbEs

Good perspective from The Chronicle of Higher Education on the challenges faced by transfer students, particularly those from community colleges. While tools like Transferology are great, we need to build stronger partnerships between 2-year and 4-year institutions and develop seamless transfer pathways. Those of us in 4-year institutions need to be more flexible, and value the courses and learning experiences of students in community colleges. From my experience, most of the partnerships and agreements between 2-year and 4-year institutions are done between people in administrative roles. We need to focus on creating faculty-to-faculty and adviser-to-adviser engagement opportunities between 2-year and 4-year institutions to better support our students. #highered #transferstudents https://lnkd.in/gwvMGXke

As Higher Ed Dive notes today and based on recent Moody's research, the laws of supply and demand based on the declining number of potential students especially in the Midwest and Northeast is going to have a significant impact on the colleges and universities in those areas. The good news is that there are several colleges still doing well. #highered #collegesanduniversities #enrollmentmanagement #admissions

A dose of reality about today's higher education marketplace. The laws of "supply and demand" along with affordability are definitely impacting colleges and universities. #enrollmentmanagement #highereducationleadership #admissions #collegesanduniversities #InsideHigherEd

📚🌍 "At the heart of the matter is whether test-optional policies actually help even the college admissions playing field for students who are part of racially, economically and geographically underrepresented populations. Standardized testing critics say such requirements give wealthy students who pay for pricey test prep and tutoring an advantage during the admissions processes. However, some college leaders are now finding that test-optional policies are harming their disadvantaged applicants — a contention disputed by several advocates and experts on the issue, who stand by their belief that the movement will continue."💸🎓 https://lnkd.in/gJpCSxRW #CollegeAdmissions #TestOptional #HigherEducation #EquityInEducation #StandardizedTesting #EducationalEquity #AccessToEducation #AdmissionsPolicies #StudentSuccess #DiverseEducation #EducationReform #HigherEd #InclusiveEducation #UnderrepresentedStudents #CollegePrep

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Brown University's Acceptance Rate. Learn the factors influencing admissions and insights into the application process. #brownuniversity #admissions #highered https://lnkd.in/gHhnbWrY