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sharingdash.medianewsgroup.com
2 days ago
Education

More public colleges admit high schoolers even before they've applied

Public universities are adopting direct admission programs to automatically admit high school students based on academic criteria, aiming to increase diversity and ease the college application process. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
2 weeks ago
Education

PODCAST: A high schooler working at Bloomberg - plus 'shotgunning' college applications

Introducing apprenticeship programs alongside traditional education can offer students valuable work experience and help them determine their career paths. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Education

Opinion | Harvard Is Bringing Back Standardized Tests. Other Schools Should, Too.

Reversing test-optional policy at Harvard signals a positive change for students with limited resources. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Education

After a year of turmoil, Harvard's applications drop

Harvard College experienced a decrease in applications this year amidst a backdrop of controversies and turmoil.
Other highly selective schools saw a surge in applications, indicating a differing trend from Harvard. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
3 months ago
Education

I applied to 23 colleges and wrote 50 essays

The stress of college applications can be overwhelming, fueled by the desire to attend prestigious schools.
Many students are applying to multiple schools, even ones they consider to be 'safeties', due to the ease of the Common Application. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Education

Opinion: Struggling to get help with college through the FAFSA? Here's why you shouldn't give up

Many students and families are struggling with the new FAFSA application process in California.
California students with parents/spouses lacking Social Security numbers are facing particular difficulties with FAFSA. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Education

It's a chaotic year for college admissions

Financial aid forms changes causing chaos
Confusion around standardized testing and affirmative action in college applications [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Education

Feds move to ease FAFSA financial aid chaos, but no quick fix emerges

The rollout of the FAFSA form has been trouble-plagued, resulting in a steep drop in submissions.
The Department of Education has announced steps to streamline the financial aid process, including reducing identity verification and program reviews. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Education

'This is just the biggest fiasco.' College admissions upended by financial aid form glitches

Students in California are struggling to submit their federal financial aid forms due to glitches in the system.
The new FAFSA form, which was meant to be simpler, has caused confusion and frustration for students and counselors alike. [ more ]
WSJ
3 months ago
Education

A Financial-Aid Form Is Upending College Decisions

The new Fafsa was designed to be faster and simpler.
The revamped Fafsa is causing delays and technical glitches, causing frustration for families and schools. [ more ]
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