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Direct Admissions Helps Raise Applications, But Not Enrollments

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For a prospective college student beleaguered by the complexities of the application process, direct admissions is like a dream come true. Odle said that students tend to figure, “Once I’m in there, and I’ve already been admitted, why don’t I just go ahead and submit another application?” Non-first-generation students were 2.5

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Harvard Admission Numbers Show Post-SCOTUS Diversity is Accidental at Best

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The numbers released last week merely say that 1,245 applicants gained admission on last Thursday to next fall’s freshman class. That’s out of 54, 008 applicants which puts Harvard at a 3.6 Harvard’s still exclusive, but not as exclusive as other Ivies that saw its applications soar. percent admission rate. And there are 20.5

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Harvard Admission Numbers Show Post-SCOTUS Diversity is Accidental at Best

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The numbers released last week merely say that 1,245 applicants gained admission on last Thursday to next fall’s freshman class. That’s out of 54, 008 applicants which puts Harvard at a 3.6 Harvard’s still exclusive, but not as exclusive as other Ivies that saw its applications soar. percent admission rate. And there are 20.5

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Bill to Codify Postsecondary Student Success Grants Met with Support and Criticism from Scholars and Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A focus on first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students — serving their needs is essential,” Dr. Marybeth Gasman, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education at Rutgers University, wrote in an email to Diverse. There's clearly so much more need that exists than there is funding available,” Lindwarm said. “We

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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Mark Henderson Henderson says the measure definitely influenced the enrollment of “historically excluded groups.” He says that the legislative decisions “pushed [schools in those states] to reach out and provide guidance to applicants.” Those students’ enrollments went way down, across the system. What barriers have they overcome?

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Navigating the FAFSA Maze: Your Essential Roadmap to Financial Aid Success

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

As the gateway to federal financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step for students and their families in securing funding for higher education. The FAFSA serves as the primary application for federal student aid programs, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.

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Bringing Greater Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, Canton didn’t know about doctorates or writing a dissertation, but a professor provided guidance. Practical applications Canton encourages students to identify what they are passionate about. I started hanging out in the department, going to conferences in Washington, D.C.,

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