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Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

EAB

Learn more Learn more about intent marketing to recruit adult learners How to support adult learners For adult learners, the weight of career, family, and other personal obligations can make college especially difficult to navigate.

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How to recruit specialized business students and grow non-MBA enrollment

EAB

And that’s especially true today: according to GMAC, there have been an increasing number of applications to specialized business master’s programs, while applications to MBA programs have been declining. TIP 1: Be intentional about limiting barriers for potential applicants. Do you participate in corporate partnerships?

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Providing Support to Financial Aid Awardees During the School Year

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Financial Aid Deadlines and Reminders Clear Deadlines: Clearly communicate financial aid deadlines and provide ample time for families to complete the application process. Reminders and Follow-Ups: Send reminders and follow-ups to encourage families to submit their applications on time.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

Additionally, sharing career development resources, internship information, and experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom learning to real-world applications will reinforce the practical value of your degree. Being transparent about the selection process and criteria builds trust and confidence among applicants.

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What Tools Can Help Students Pick Colleges if the USNews College Rankings Go Away?

Student Research Foundation

Most colleges and universities allow applicants to interview with their alumni. These programs were intended to provide interviews to applicants who lived far away from campuses, but they are generally available to all applicants. . For one thing, doing so demonstrates that an applicant is interested in the school.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This chapter examines programs and strategies that effectively address the career development needs of Black men. A review of counseling interventions and their applicability to career counseling with Black men are presented. Emerging trends in career development for Black men are also discussed.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs

COE

Department of Education rejected many applications based solely on minor formatting issues. Its application was rejected because it used one-and-a-half spacing instead of double spacing in the text within graphics on two of its 65 application pages. Among those affected was the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI).