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Law School's Enrollment Crisis? Looking Past the Headlines

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This system for awarding admission raises a host of concerns, not the least of which is its deceptiveness and opacity to applicants. In 2024 there were 40 law schools whose lowest quartile LSAT score is below 150, putting students at high risk, very high risk, or extreme risk of attrition or bar failure.

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AccessLex Provides Update to Legal Education Data Deck in New Release

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2024, White applicants received offers of admission at nearly twice the rate of their Black counterparts, with 79% of white applicants receiving at least one acceptance compared to just 45% of Black applicants. Asian applicants fared better with a 69% admission rate, but still below the overall average of 69%.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

His dedication to the work would eventually increase student placement rate for Xavier by 50%, building a pipeline to both Ivy League institutions and regional or local graduate schools. now retired, is a fellow Xavier alum who spent 21 years working at Xavier in the office of Graduate Placement. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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New Partnership Aims to Diversify Medical Device Sales

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students who become a part of the first cohort, starting May 2024, will undergo training at Mercy’s classrooms and laboratories with MSC instructors leading. All applicants’ dedication, interest, and rigor will be assessed through phone interviews with instructors. “We

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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Its latest insight paper, “2024 Parent Survey: Understanding Top Parent Concerns in College Search, Insights and Recommendations for Enrollment Leaders,” presents data on parental responses as well as recommendations for how institutions can better serve the needs of prospective students and their families. Smith University (JCSU).

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3 considerations for prison education programs

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The Department of Education plans to release further information on the application process and logistics of offering a PEP soon. Together, Mott and Ferris have tailored an existing business administration transfer pathway to deliver to students at the Thumb Correctional Facility beginning in Fall 2024.

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Featured Partner Scholarships: November 2023

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Applicants must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering or robotics is the subject. Applications are open through December 15. Apply now to become part of the class of 2024! Applications are open until December 18. You must be a U.S.