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Is Financial Aid the New Affirmative Action?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Is Financial Aid the New Affirmative Action? Liam Knox Mon, 04/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Many highly selective colleges are pumping up their financial aid offerings. With race-conscious admissions out of the picture, it may be their best bet for diversity. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

Great College Advice

The college admissions process can be filled with uncertainty. One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors. But do you know how to write an email to college admissions counselors? However, you also want to avoid being annoying.

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The Week in Admissions News

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Week in Admissions News Susan H. Greenberg Sun, 03/17/2024 - 02:17 PM UT Austin reinstates standardized test requirement; the Education Department begins sending colleges financial aid data; Virginia bans legacy preferences in admissions. Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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Navigating the U.S. College Application Process as an International Student in 2024

Great College Advice

Today, in this guide, we’ll help you fully understand the college application in the US in 2024. Pro tip: Be a part of webinars and virtual college fests to build some connections with professors and admission officers. These networks provide you with easy access to firsthand admission info. Ready then? Let’s go!

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Higher Ed Officials Express Uncertainty Amid Further FAFSA Delays

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular.

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How Admissions Offices Actually Work

EAB

Podcast How Admissions Offices Actually Work Episode 177. January 2, 2024. EAB’s Madeleine Rhyneer and Kathy Ruby pull back the curtain to reveal how admissions professionals sift through thousands of applications and decide who gets admitted. EAB · How Admissions Offices Actually Work Transcript Coming soon.

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Enrollment Strategies and the Evolving Expectations of Students in 2024

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

As senior director of admissions at Archer Education, I’ve seen firsthand that today’s learners demand more than just a degree; they seek a flexible, engaging, and relevant educational experience that aligns with their personal and professional goals. Here are four key strategies for increasing student enrollment in 2024: 1.