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Wentworth Institute of Technology to Drop Pre-Calculus Admissions Requirement for STEM Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Wentworth Institute of Technology is dropping its pre-Calculus admissions requirement, opening its doors to a wider range of students looking to pursue STEM degrees there. But that course may not be the best way to prepare for those looking to pursue careers in engineering or computer science, Donovan said.

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Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

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There is one invaluable resource in your college search that should not be overlooked: college admissions counselors. What questions to ask a college admissions counselor Talking to someone who knows the ins and outs of the college or university you’re interested in is a very good opportunity that you should not pass up.

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Admissions Counselor on the Mission of a Liberal Arts College

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The Ivies, for example, all now offer computer science majors and most offer some form of engineering. The post Admissions Counselor on the Mission of a Liberal Arts College first appeared on Great College Advice. In a liberal arts college, the whole philosophy is different. You’re preparing yourself for life.

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Parchment and Credential Engine Working to Show the Value of Academic and Professional Credentials

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Since 2019, Credential Engine, a renowned non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency and understanding in the credentialing marketplace, has been partnering with Parchment. Interested in learning more about the partnership between Credential Engine and Parchment, as well as the CTDL Credential Registry?

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Wright State University to suspend admissions to 34 degrees - Laura Spitalniak, Higher Ed Dive

Ray Schroeder

Wright State University to suspend admissions to 34 degrees - Laura Spitalniak, Higher Ed Dive Wright State University, in Ohio, immediately suspended enrollment into almost three dozen programs as part of its review of academic offerings. The affected programs enroll 54 students, according to a university spokesperson.

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Report Finds That Affirmative Action Only Led to Incremental Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Supreme Court ruling in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. This chasm of inequity undermines the goal of the American postsecondary system to serve as an engine of opportunity for those who need it most.” It comes less than a year after the U.S. President and Fellows of Harvard College ended race-conscious affirmative action.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Associate Engineering Program at Wright College (EPW) Part of the City Colleges of Chicago, Wright College is home to an engineering cohort program that has grown from nine students at its inception to 550 today. Espiritu says EPW creates a sense of belonging in the engineering program and in the profession.