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Common App Sets Goal to Increase Reach to Low-Income Students, Publishes Findings of Pilot Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The nonprofit Common Application, which offers an online tool that many students use when looking to pursue an undergraduate education, is not being used by enough students who are from lower-income backgrounds, according to the organization’s inaugural Equity Innovations Guide. labor force. labor force.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

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From 2018 to 2023, Latinx staff representation increased from 33% to 38%, and administrator representation increased from 17% to 25%, respectively. “We We have a wonderful program called Pathways, where we do outreach to middle schools, high schools and community colleges, providing application clinics and parent academies,” says Dr. Leroy M.

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Common App Launches 2024-25 Direct Admissions Program

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This year’s program — which includes 116 member colleges and universities from 34 states — will enable students to regularly see, learn, and act on their offers directly in the application. It includes outreach and resources to counselors and families with students receiving direct admissions offers.

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Higher Ed Officials Express Uncertainty Amid Further FAFSA Delays

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Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular.

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We are Not an ‘Issue’: We are Your Students of Color!!

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As minoritized individuals and scholars, we must set the record straight on several real ‘issues/problems’ confronting students of color. college visits, application preparation, and scholarship information) and work-based learning opportunities (e.g., As we begin 2023, it is beyond time for changes. internships). Warren, N., &

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From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey

COE

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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How Your Students with Special Interests Can Get Extra Help with College Admissions and Funding in 2023

Student Research Foundation

In the eyes of many college admissions officials, the “perfect” applicant is a student who has a top GPA, near- perfect scores on the ACT or SAT tests , and whose family is ready and able to pay full tuition. Yes, applicants who meet those criteria will not have any problem getting into the colleges of their choice.