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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004, aims to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting achievement, informing policies, and advancing institutional practices. To earn the Seal of Excelencia, institutions must demonstrate a focus on advancing Latino student success, continuous assessment, and commitment to transformation. The Seal verifies that institutions are serving Hispanic students beyond enrollment. Institutions that have received the Seal enroll 17% of Latino students in the U.S. and graduate 19%. Several universities and colleges across the U.S. have implemented programs and strategies to support Latino students, including financial support, mentorship programs, and data analysis to identify and address gaps.

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Lawsuit targets Illinois college scholarships aimed at increasing teacher diversity

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Higher Ed Dive – Latest News

Illinois scholarship program promoting teacher diversity faces lawsuit for alleged discrimination against nonminorities. Pacific Legal Foundation, representing American Alliance for Equal Rights, claims violation of 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause. Lawsuit seeks scholarship access for nonminorities, arguing program discriminates against those not of minority ethnicities. This case could impact teacher education programs and teacher pipelines. The plaintiff, a high school senior, argues the scholarship would significantly reduce her college costs. Pacific Legal’s attorney argues for equal opportunity for all future teachers.

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[JAMA Opinion] Gap Years—Unbridled Good or Unwarranted Cost?

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Student Doctor Network

Gap years growing among American Medical Colleges’ matriculants, Harvard Medical School 2024 class mostly non-direct from college. Benefits questioned due to increased training length.

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US college admissions: Why Harvard recommends a gap year before enrolment

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Latest Education news – Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India

Gap year, once seen as academic delay, now strategic move for personal growth, experience, and college application enhancement. Harvard encourages deferral, recognizing transformative potential. Gap year strengthens personal narrative, showcases leadership, enriches cultural understanding, enhances mental resilience, and offers competitive edge in deferred admissions. Successful gap year requires clear objectives, participation in aligned programmes, meaningful activities, documentation of journey, internships or research opportunities, and purposeful travel.

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Gap Years—Unbridled Good or Unwarranted Cost?

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JAMA Online First

Viewpoint questions rising trend of gap year between college, medical school; discusses financial costs, potential disadvantage to minority applicants.

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When I was 30, my mom gave me $15,000 to spend on a gap year in Italy instead of a house or wedding. I have no regrets.

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Business Insider

Used savings and $15,000 gift from mom to live in Italy in 2023-2024. Experience taught appreciation for spontaneity, risk-taking, and asking for help. Left 9-to-5 job in San Francisco, used $30,000 savings for “adult gap year” in Italy. Traveled to five countries before settling in Florence. Lifestyle was expensive, ran out of money by Christmas. Mom funded return to Italy for creative-writing residency. Experience strengthened relationship with mom and boosted self-confidence.

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How a Gap Year Can Transform Your Child’s Future

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OurKidsMom

Gap years offer students a break from academics, reducing burnout risk and improving academic performance. They can provide purpose, inspire, enhance employability, prepare for college, and offer fulfilling experiences. Gap years can involve travel, work, volunteering, or internships, and can lead to personal growth and self-realization.

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Why gap year students should consider taking SAT for global opportunities

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Latest News, Election Results 2024, Breaking News Today, Entertainment, Politics, Cricket – IndiaToday

Gap year increasingly popular among students for academic and career clarity. Studies show 10% more acceptance into top-choice universities. Gap year aids in realigning goals, fostering maturity, independence, self-awareness. Preparing for SAT during gap year maintains academic discipline, provides clarity on strengths, improvement areas. Standardised tests evaluate readiness for higher education, help identify strengths, academic interests, career goals. SAT assesses core academic abilities, helps develop critical skills. SAT preparation part of broader gap year plan, aids in staying academically engaged.

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WAMC (3.98/513) School List Help/Gap Year Advice

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Student Doctor Network

3.98 cGPA/sGPA, 513 MCAT, Caucasian female, UNH Biomedical/Nutritional Sciences double major, 716+ EMT hours, potential gap year medical assistant, REAP participant, dairy calves research.

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