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College admissions not the meritocracy it should be
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (218+ words) Bedford Gazette There are two open secrets in college admissions. First, admissions is not a meritocracy based on academic achievement. Second, the factors used in "holistic" admissions (essays, teacher recommendations, etc.) do not predict a student's success in or after…...
Boston College Admits 12. 7 Percent of Applicants for Class of 2030, Hits Record Number of Applications
21+ hour, 30+ min ago (818+ words) Boston College accepted 12. 7 percent of a record-high 41, 898 applicants for the Class of 2030, according to a University release." This year's total number of applications surpassed the previous record of 40, 477 set by the Class of 2026 and marked a 5. 6 percent increase over the…...
How to navigate college decisions; what to do if wait-listed, rejected
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (463+ words) BOSTON " Most high school seniors with college aspirations have heard from the colleges they applied to and are deciding which schools they will attend in the fall. For some who were accepted to more than one college, choosing the campus…...
Teaching Students the Way the Founders Learned: Classical Education Makes a Comeback
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UC Merced has more to offer than ever "yet enrollment remains stuck
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (1273+ words) A student walks in front of the "Beginnings Sculpture" on the UC Merced campus on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Brian Arroyo decided to take a chance on UC Merced " a campus struggling to attract students to its remote location." The Whittier native…...
PA Assn. Of Environmental Educators Announce Recipients Of 2026 PAEE Awards, Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience Awards
16+ hour, 19+ min ago (134+ words) The annual awards are an important way that environmental educators in Pennsylvania can recognize one another and celebrate the great work that is happening throughout the state." -- Outstanding Contribution to EE Award: Ken Hamilton, Green Allies, empowering students to lead…...
Tampa Teen's Free SAT Prep App Reaches 10, 000 Users, Earns Over 100 Five-Star Reviews
21+ hour, 41+ min ago (347+ words) Eric Mac Donald built something big. The 16-year-old from Patel High School in Tampa launched an AI-powered SAT prep app that has attracted over 10, 000 users since November 2025. Ace It costs nothing " a stark contrast to tutors who demand thousands. "I…...
Loyola University New Orleans Named Preferred Education Partner of City of New Orleans
19+ hour, 24+ min ago (288+ words) New Orleans, LA, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loyola University New Orleans'has been named the preferred education partner of the'City of New Orleans, creating new pathways for approximately 5, 000 city employees to advance their education and professional goals. Rooted in a shared commitment…...
New Study Shows Broad Approval of Test-Optional Policies
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (452+ words) Proponents of college admissions exams have argued that without the tests, colleges could admit students who aren't ready. Researchers say their findings counter that claim. The report comes after several flagship universities began requiring test scores once again. The report's…...
Restore Merit to College Admissions by Ending Legacy Preferences
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (18+ words) Congress should act to remove higher education's mechanisms that protect those already advantaged by wealth and birth....
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