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College Application Surge: Underrepresented Students Lead Growth in 2024-25 Admissions Cycle

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to Common App's latest "Deadline Update" report released Thursday, college applications for the 2024-25 admissions cycle continue to show strong growth, particularly among underrepresented and first-generation students. to 14% White applicants' share of the applicant pool continued its long-term decline, dropping from 48.2%

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Survey: FAFSA Delays Changed Composition of Fall 2024 Incoming Class

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The debacle surrounding the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) affected the incoming fall class at three-quarters of private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the nation. Nearly half (49%) of respondents reported that their fall 2024 class was “more difficult to fill” due to the FAFSA delays.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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A Project Belonging survey was conducted in spring 2024 that gathered data from 881 Latinx students about belonging, engagement and self-confidence. Latinx participation in the Metro College Success Program learning community increased by 25% between 2019 and 2024.

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San Diego Foundation Commits $4M to Help Underserved Students Reach College

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The foundation will distribute $935,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits in San Diego providing services including tutoring, counseling, and college application assistance. "We are grateful to our donors for these significant gifts that will help local young people pursue a quality education and grow our region's future leaders."

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Legacy Admissions Hit Historic Low as More States Ban Practice at U.S. Colleges

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In 2024, California, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia joined Colorado in restricting legacy admissions through state laws. More than half of colleges that admit 25% or fewer applicants still provide advantages to alumni children. This decline stems from both voluntary institutional decisions and new state legislation.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

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After more than four years as president of York College, City University of New York, in January 2024 she became the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), the first woman to serve in the position. “I It is a dynamic, bold and good step in the right direction,” she says.

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Report Highlights Key Challenges and Support Needs for Early Career Faculty at MSIs

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said Gasman, who added that e ach year the program actively recruits new applicants to participate in a cohort model where they take part in workshops and networking events designed to assist MSI faculty in their careers. Applications for ELEVATE 2025 will open on November 15, 2024.

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