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Ready to attend college in NYC? Now's your time to sign up | amNewYork

Prospective students should explore multiple college options and create a balanced class schedule to avoid overwhelm and burnout.

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.

Ready to attend college in NYC? Now's your time to sign up | amNewYork

Prospective students should explore multiple college options and create a balanced class schedule to avoid overwhelm and burnout.

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.
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Study shows how students and teachers are using AI for college essays, letters of recommendation

30% of surveyed students and teachers use AI for college essays and recommendations, raising ethical concerns about its role in education.

Bronx Science HS graduate accepted into all 28 colleges she applied to - including the eight Ivy Leagues

Malena Galletto was accepted into all 28 colleges she applied to.

11 Small Business Ideas for Teens in 2024 (+ Bonus Quiz) - Shopify

Youth can develop valuable real-world skills and earn money through entrepreneurship, shaping their future paths.
#diversity

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.

How the College Application Essay Became So Important

Personal essays play a crucial role in promoting inclusion in American higher 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.

How the College Application Essay Became So Important

Personal essays play a crucial role in promoting inclusion in American higher education.
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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.
#financial-aid

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.

It's a chaotic year for college admissions

Financial aid forms changes causing chaos
Confusion around standardized testing and affirmative action in college applications

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.

'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.

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.

Financial Aid: California Uses Authentic Feel in Social Media Campaign

A new campaign is launched in California to encourage more high school seniors to apply for financial aid, based on novel market research insights.

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.

It's a chaotic year for college admissions

Financial aid forms changes causing chaos
Confusion around standardized testing and affirmative action in college applications

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.

'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.

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.

Financial Aid: California Uses Authentic Feel in Social Media Campaign

A new campaign is launched in California to encourage more high school seniors to apply for financial aid, based on novel market research insights.
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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.

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.

Reaching those who start college applications but don't enroll

Reaching out to recent high school graduates who considered pursuing a four-year degree but never enrolled could help colleges meet enrollment quotas.

Want to See Your Chances of Going to an Ivy League School? Here's a Painful Way to Find Out.

Subreddit r/ChanceMe provides college applicants with crowdsourced feedback based on their academic and extracurricular statistics, aiming to gauge their chances of acceptance.
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