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Will the SAT and ACT ever be removed from the U.S. News rankings?
Admissions experts believe change could be coming to the influential lists, but it may take a shift in what students and families want.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Far fewer prospective college students submitted admissions test scores last year, report finds
Common App documented a sharp decline in SAT and ACT score submissions during the 2020-21 school year, especially among disadvantaged students.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 08, 2021 -
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TrendlineEnrollment and Retention
A look at the pandemic's impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.
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5 charts showing how transfer enrollment fell last year
Transfer enrollment slid 8.4% from the year before, but data shows the losses weren't even across higher ed.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 03, 2021 -
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California's 2-year system reports scam involving 65,000-plus fake student accounts
Officials suspect the fraudulent accounts were created to obtain financial aid.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 01, 2021 -
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What factors should college leaders consider with consolidations?
New Ithaka S+R research examines the reasoning behind public higher ed mergers and their effects on disadvantaged students.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Nearly 200,000 fewer transfer students enrolled in college last year, report finds
Black students and men saw some of the largest drops among transfers, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Sponsored by NCCER3 ways to help increase enrollment
With the decrease in enrollment this year, it's key to find new ways to reach students.
By Rachel Burris, NCCER Senior Communications Manager • Aug. 09, 2021 -
How K-12 schools are switching gears on college prep as test-optional admissions grow
With two-thirds of four-year institutions not requiring the SAT or ACT for at least fall 2022 admissions, schools are exploring portfolios, early college and more.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 06, 2021 -
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OpinionBiden's free community college plan won't succeed without robust transfer strategies
A senior program manager at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program argues for strengthening pathways between two- and four-year schools.
By Gelsey Mehl • Aug. 05, 2021 -
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Over two-thirds of bachelor's-granting colleges won't require SAT, ACT for fall 2022
It's the second straight year a group advocating for test-optional admissions policies tracked similarly high levels.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 29, 2021 -
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Amazon Web Services, Arizona State to offer for-credit cloud education to 10K high schoolers
The Ed Equity Lab will deliver asynchronous courses taught by Arizona State faculty members to high school students.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 28, 2021 -
Augustana College tests income insurance for transfer students
The program guarantees income for five years after graduation and gives the institution a new way to attract certain students.
By Rick Seltzer • July 21, 2021 -
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Virginia higher ed funding is inequitable and needs reform, report says
One think tank is criticizing public colleges for taking big shares of state dollars without enrolling many low-income students.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 21, 2021 -
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Q&AHow 14 private colleges are planning to improve community college transfer
Liberal arts schools and community colleges in Ohio are creating three transfer pathways together. The project's director, Winnie Gerhardt, explains why.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 20, 2021 -
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FAFSA completions down nearly 5%, report says
The National College Attainment Network said the data could indicate more enrollment declines for the coming academic year.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 19, 2021 -
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Missouri governor signs bill removing public college tuition cap
Public schools previously could only raise their prices to keep up with inflation or account for state funding cuts.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 19, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Schneider ElectricTime's up: Higher ed's climate action mandate is now
Commitment to sustainability has become critical for student recruitment and resilient growth.
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ColumnHow colleges can nail TikTok
Although colleges run the risk of missteps on the popular platform, they can carve out a space for themselves that helps build their brand.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 16, 2021 -
Pennsylvania system board votes to merge 6 institutions into 2
The plan intends to correct PASSHE's declining enrollment and unsteady finances, though it attracted bitter faculty and staff opposition.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 14, 2021 -
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Inside Iowa Wesleyan University's plan to find better financial footing
The liberal arts school, which was on the brink of closure three years ago, is hoping better retention and a wider recruiting funnel will improve its prospects.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 13, 2021 -
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Drop standardized test scores from rankings, higher ed groups tell U.S. News
A dozen organizations and individuals say including the SAT and ACT in the publication's list methodology worsens inequalities.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 12, 2021 -
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Number of colleges still accepting applications drops from pandemic high
A NACAC database published annually provides a limited look into which schools still have open seats for the coming academic year.
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Last fall saw 'unprecedented' drops in college persistence rates, report finds
First-year persistence rates hit their lowest levels since 2012, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 08, 2021 -
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Mills College alumnae sue to halt possible merger
The two plaintiffs — one of whom currently sits on the college's governing board — allege the institution has withheld key financial information.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • UPDATED: July 7, 2021 at 8:20 p.m. -
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Sponsored by FedEx OfficeRecalibrating recruitment: Meeting emerging student demands for community, ease and tactical experiences
Wondering what the next looming crisis in higher ed might be? Industry analysts predict an "Enrollment Cliff" arriving in 2025 as the college-age population shrinks.
