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Colleges are finally turning the corner on enrollment
Higher Education – The Washington Post
Student enrollment in colleges and universities grows for first time since pandemic, driven by older students and high-schoolers, according to National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Undergraduate counts rose 1.2% in fall, with significant growth from returning students. Freshman enrollment boosted by over-21s, especially at community colleges. Shorter programs, skilled trades training, and dual enrollment programs also see increased popularity.
Why extracurricular activities are key to top-tier college admissions
Latest Lifestyle News | New York Post
All seniors at H.I.S.D.’s Carnegie Vanguard are admitted to college, with 95% going to four-year institutions. This includes first-generation college students from low-income families and students with less than perfect grades. Some receive full scholarships, while others accept work-study packages or loans. Private college admissions consultants can help, but their advice can cost between $850 and $10,000. Free help is also available. Admissions consultant Dan Lee believes that some colleges prefer first-generation students and offer scholarships to less well-resourced students. The college application process can be costly, with SAT registration and application fees. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) enroll about 10% of all Black college students and award 17%
College Athletes Get Way More Than A Slice Of The Admissions Pie
Forbes – Education
Supreme Court’s racial preference ban in college admissions prompts universities to end legacy admissions. However, eliminating athletic recruit advantage would have greater impact on admission equity. Athletes are twice as likely to gain elite college admission than legacies, four times more than under-represented students. Recruited athletes have increased 45% since 2003, with majority being white. Almost half of Harvard’s recruited athletes have family income over $250,000. Athletic recruiting is considered the biggest form of affirmative action in American higher education. Recruited athletes are 30% more likely to be admitted than non-athletes. Despite costing families thousands of dollars a year, athletics have no significant effect on socioeconomic composition or racial diversity of schools. Athletes underperform