Reuters
August 01, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
US colleges are revamping their student essay prompts in response to the recent ban on affirmative action. To ensure diversity, colleges are modifying their essay questions to concentrate on other aspects of applicants’ experiences and backgrounds, aiming to create a fair and inclusive admissions process while adhering to the new regulations.
Higher Ed. Dive
July 18, 2023 Student Success, Value and Affordability
Over 425 free college programs now exist in the U.S., a rise from 53 in 2015. Students still face nontuition expenses that most free programs don’t cover. College Programs and ETS identified different student groups needing varying types of support. Institutions should understand diverse student needs and provide appropriate assistance, such as academic and personal advising.
Inside Higher Ed.
July 17, 2023 Student Success, Value and Affordability
The Biden administration has announced plans to forgive $39 billion in student loans, impacting 804,000+ borrowers. This first group of borrowers who will see relief include those who have made enough payments over 20 to 25 years to see the rest of their balances wiped out. The department will continue to track borrowers who reach the forgiveness thresholds every two months until next year. Potential additional future fixes to the income-driven repayment program will offer more generous terms for borrowers and more pathways to forgiveness.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
July 06, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
The Supreme Court ruling has limited the use of affirmative action in college admissions, raising concerns about the future of DEI efforts. Experts argue that this decision highlights the need for organizations to adopt new tactics to promote diversity. Despite the ruling’s impact, experts believe it is an opportunity to recommit to DEI work in different fields.
Inside Higher Ed.
June 29, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
The Supreme Court rendered a decision against utilizing race as a factor of consideration in the college admissions process. The court’s ruling suggests that race-based preferences in admissions violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. This ruling could have far-reaching implications for efforts to promote diversity in universities.
University Business
June 22, 2023 Admissions, Student Success, Value and Affordability
A report from The State of Higher Education 2023 found that the cost of a degree was the main impediment to adult enrollment in college. As a result, several colleges, universities, and systems have approved tuition freezes to offset burdening students financially. However, most public institutions cannot afford to freeze tuition without support from state funding.
University Business
June 15, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
The latest report provided by FairTest reveals that more than 1,900 U.S. colleges and universities will not require SAT or ACT scores for Fall 2023 admissions. At least 78% of higher education institutions have already extended these policies through Fall 2024 in anticipation of the pending U.S. Supreme Court decision on standardized testing requirements.
Higher Ed. Dive
May 24, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Undergraduate enrollment in Spring 2023 dropped by just 0.2% from the previous year, following a 3.9% decline in Spring 2022. Although enrollment losses are slowing overall, the numbers are still significantly below pre-COVID levels, down about 1.1 million students from Spring 2020. The undergraduate sector alone lost 1.2 million students since the pandemic, while graduate enrollment is up by just over 76,000.
Inside Higher Ed.
May 08, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Jewish enrollment has notably declined at most ivy league institutions in the last few decades. According to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, almost all ivies have observed this trend, except for Cornell and Brown. A possible explanation could be more universities providing support and services that cater to Jewish students as well as ivies seeking to further diversify their student population.
Higher Ed. Dive
May 03, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Nearly 300 U.S. and foreign higher education institutions have reported to the National Association for College Admission Counseling that their enrollment remains open for Fall 2023. In 2021, the report included 530 colleges, a decline from 2020, when more than 700 colleges were recorded in early May, reflecting enrollment impacts caused by the pandemic.