#college admissions

#college admissions

But the new higher-education compact offered to universities by the administration strongly suggests that Trump's higher-education agenda, if successful, will result in a far less diverse academy, with fewer Black and Latino students. It will do this by demanding that colleges adopt an admissions system based purely on test scores and GPA-and accusing any institution that resists of illegal racial preferences.

When Kathleen Glynn-Sparrow worked as a college counselor at Maryland private schools, she regularly fielded that query from prospective families at open houses. But Glynn-Sparrow, who also founded a company called the College Coaches, says that when it comes to choosing a private school, it should be less about the pipeline to any specific university than about choosing a school that will allow a student to flourish.

Jessica Custer was the editor of her high school paper growing up in Hardwick, New Jersey. She was also a member of the biology team, the chemistry team, the chess club, and the debate club. That résumé got her accepted to a whole slew of prestigious colleges, including Georgetown, Princeton, and Harvard. But in 1995, she made a different choice, one that she believed would set her up for a bright future.

Almost 20,000 CAO applicants this year sat the Leaving Cert in previous years and benefitted from the pandemic-era measures

In March 2019, Rick Singer pled guilty to federal charges-including racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and obstruction of justice-for his role in what was widely-publicized as the 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scheme.

Most teens view LinkedIn as an adults-only platform, assuming networking will come later. This approach overlooks a critical opportunity to connect with college admissions and scholarship committees.

Adja's journey to securing multiple Ivy League acceptances showcases the impact of how determination, an excellent college counselor, and a strong academic record can lead to success.

Teen entrepreneurship allows for higher earnings potential and flexibility compared to traditional summer jobs, building valuable skills for future success.

"For years, American colleges and universities have attracted growing numbers of international students who often pay full tuition, effectively subsidizing domestic students."