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Higher education
fromFortune
4 days ago

Yale asked the right question. Now the rest of higher education owes an answer | Fortune

Public confidence in higher education has significantly declined, with a need for honest engagement to address the crisis.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

'The college grading system [is] almost meaningless': People see the Ivy League as an easy A and with flawed admissions standards | Fortune

Higher education faces a PR crisis, with declining public trust and concerns over grade inflation and the value of degrees amid AI advancements.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The college industry is becoming K-shaped as acceptance rates plummet. What's happening to admissions?

Higher education is experiencing a divergence, with prestigious institutions thriving while smaller colleges face closures and mergers due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000

Yale will eliminate tuition and other costs for new undergraduates from families earning under $100,000 and waive tuition for families under $200,000.
Higher education
fromFortune
4 days ago

Yale asked the right question. Now the rest of higher education owes an answer | Fortune

Public confidence in higher education has significantly declined, with a need for honest engagement to address the crisis.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

'The college grading system [is] almost meaningless': People see the Ivy League as an easy A and with flawed admissions standards | Fortune

Higher education faces a PR crisis, with declining public trust and concerns over grade inflation and the value of degrees amid AI advancements.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The college industry is becoming K-shaped as acceptance rates plummet. What's happening to admissions?

Higher education is experiencing a divergence, with prestigious institutions thriving while smaller colleges face closures and mergers due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2026) - Above the Law

Law schools are increasingly focusing on practical training to better prepare students for legal practice.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

Invitation-only: High-stakes admissions at an exclusive NYC public school

Hunter College High School has a low acceptance rate and is one of the least diverse public high schools in NYC.
Philosophy
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

What makes a good student - Harvard Gazette

Curiosity, rigorous thinking, integrity, and knowing when enough is enough are key qualities of successful students.
Social justice
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

Brooks School senior heads to Oxford on Keasbey Scholarship | Cornell Chronicle

Ariela Asllani, a public policy major, will study refugee and forced migration at Oxford University after winning a Keasbey Scholarship.
Higher education
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Paly, Gunn to offer multivariable calculus

Foothill College will offer Multivariable Calculus at Palo Alto High School, responding to demands from parents and students.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

A Mass. university again made Forbes's 'New Ivies' list

Tufts University is recognized for effectively preparing students for a challenging job market, making the 'New Ivies' list for two consecutive years.
#yale-university
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago
Higher education

Yale's Summer Storage Wars

Yale cut summer storage reimbursements for first-gen and low-income students, raising concerns about its budgeting priorities despite a $44 billion endowment.
Higher education
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Yale's Summer Storage Wars

Yale cut summer storage reimbursements for first-gen and low-income students, raising concerns about its budgeting priorities despite a $44 billion endowment.
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

'Best college tradition anywhere'- Harvard Gazette

"This is a wonderful day for the students to show their spirit and kind of shed the super-academic, super-intense [persona] and just really be fun College students enjoying a little healthy competition."
NYC LGBT
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

'No way to go but up' - Harvard Gazette

"I told him, 'These are the things I'm concerned about; these are the risks if we run out of medications, or if we run out of oxygen, or if we're not able to get you off the mountain in two or three days.' I would like to think that we, whether it's as physicians or patients, should be able to talk about risk in a little bit more of a realistic, humane way."
Public health
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

How high school shapes future success - Harvard Gazette

Higher 10th-grade test scores and college plans correlate with better long-term educational and earning outcomes for students.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

End Of An Era: Yale Booted From No. 1 Spot In Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup - Above the Law

Stanford Law School has overtaken Yale Law School as the top law school in the latest U.S. News rankings.
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

These California high schools defy typical UC admissions patterns

California's UC acceptance rates for in-state applicants reached a nine-year high, with Mission High School leading in UC Berkeley admissions.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California sues over Trump demand for college race, test score and GPA admissions data

California and 16 Democratic states sue the Trump administration over a Department of Education rule requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data including race, gender, and GPA by March 18.
Writing
fromPoynter
1 month ago

A college admissions essay reveals the power of storytelling - Poynter

External assignments and deadlines often drive creative work more than inspiration, as demonstrated by a publisher's phone call leading to a college admissions essay writing guide.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Uncommon New York City Students Receive Full Rides to Top Colleges * Brooklyn Paper

Five Uncommon Schools Brooklyn seniors won 2025 QuestBridge National College Match full four-year scholarships covering tuition, housing, travel, and books to top colleges.
NYC parents
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

It Was a Tough February for New York's Fanciest 5-Year-Olds

Elite Manhattan private school admissions have become increasingly competitive, with legacy advantages and networking significantly influencing acceptance outcomes for wealthy families.
#foreign-funding
fromAxios
2 months ago
Higher education

Trump admin reveals first-of-its-kind funding data in elite college crackdown

fromAxios
2 months ago
Higher education

Trump admin reveals first-of-its-kind funding data in elite college crackdown

Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
2 months ago

Harvard vs Pennsylvania Women's College Basketball Odds and Prediction - Feb. 27 - Bleacher Nation

Harvard (15-9) favored to beat Pennsylvania (15-9) 66-56 on Feb 27, 2026, due to stronger scoring margin and home win streak.
NYC parents
fromFox News
1 month ago

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

NYC Mayor Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in public schools is driving parents toward private schools, intensifying competition and tutoring demands.
#college-admissions
fromAlleywatch
2 months ago
Higher education

Nerd Apply Raises $3.2M to Help College Counselors Guide Students with Real Admissions Data Instead of Guesswork

fromAlleywatch
2 months ago
Higher education

Nerd Apply Raises $3.2M to Help College Counselors Guide Students with Real Admissions Data Instead of Guesswork

fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

Columbia vs Harvard Women's College Basketball Odds and Prediction - March 7 - Bleacher Nation

Columbia has a +320 scoring differential, topping opponents by 12.3 points per game. It is putting up 71.4 points per game to rank 82nd in college basketball and is allowing 59.1 per outing to rank 52nd in college basketball. Weiss' 19.9 points per game lead the Lions and rank 18th in the nation.
Chicago Cubs
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

It's not just Harvard. The Pentagon is barring troops from attending more Ivy League schools and other top universities.

The Pentagon is barring active-duty troops from attending elite universities for graduate education, citing concerns about woke indoctrination and anti-American ideology at these institutions.
Education
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Homeschooling Hack

Homeschooling in New York City is rapidly expanding and diversifying, attracting families seeking autonomy, alternative learning models, and greater academic focus.
Education
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Inside the scramble for London grammar school places as children as young five get private tutoring

London parents increasingly hire private tutors for children as young as three to compete for scarce grammar and independent school places, fueling an education arms race.
Higher education
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Some schools embrace on-demand college counseling, courtesy of AI

AI technology is being tested to enhance college counseling by providing students with crucial information and freeing up counselors' time.
#harvard-university
Higher education
fromFortune
1 month ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 month ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I'm a Student at Yale. My Classmates Are Doing Exactly What Charlie Kirk Wanted Them To.

Ivy League students are pursuing marriage with competitive intensity similar to other status symbols, contradicting stereotypes of high achievers being romantically stunted.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm anxious about my daughter's college applications, so I'm often nagging her. I'm now trying to save our relationship.

College admissions have become significantly more competitive, with students applying to more schools while acceptance rates decline, creating increased stress for both teens and parents.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Got In To Your Dream Law School? Federal Loan Caps Could Change The Math - Above the Law

Student loans aren't to be taken lightly - the hundreds of thousands of dollars prospective lawyers take out for school can set back other milestone life goals like owning a home, having children and buying groceries. For years, relatively low interest loans from the government were a godsend for students that wanted the career opportunities law could unlock but lacked the capital needed to fund their educations.
Higher education
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

So much for the death of the elite degree

Elite college graduates have regained hiring advantage as employers become more selective during economic slowdown, with top-tier universities increasingly prioritized in recruitment.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

State school sees 62 pupils with Oxbridge offers

Anya, 18, said she "screamed so loud" when she opened the email offering her a place at Gonville and Caius College at Cambridge to read Asian and Middle Eastern studies. "I was just like crying at the bus stop," she said. "It was an insane, surreal experience." The sixth form ranked sixth in The Sunday Times' league tables, putting it among the top performing schools in the country, many of which are fee-paying.
Higher education
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Mom Says That Investing In Elite Sports Does Not Help Kids Get Scholarships

After stitching a clip of Economic Liberties Senior Legal Fellow Katherine Van Dyck testifying in front of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, where she dropped the unfortunate data that while almost 50% of parents believe they are going to help their kid get that college scholarship for sports, only 2% of kids actually end up getting them.
Higher education
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Yale offers free tuition for new undergrads from families earning less than $100,000

Yale University is eliminating tuition and other costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing number of elite campuses that are slashing costs for middle- and lower-income families. The Ivy League school announced the change Tuesday and said it will take effect for students entering this fall. Yale previously waived all expected costs for students from families earning less than $75,000 a year.
Higher education
Higher education
fromUS News & World Report
1 month ago

Ahead of the Curve: How Schools Can Keep Up as AI Changes College Search

Colleges must optimize web content for AI overviews through answer engine optimization and generative engine optimization to ensure accurate institutional information appears in AI summaries and conversational tools.
Higher education
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Most Beautiful College Campus in America

Sewanee: The University of the South ranks as the most beautiful U.S. college campus, with 70% of Tripadvisor reviews using the word 'beautiful,' followed by Indiana University Bloomington and University of Colorado Boulder.
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