The student populations at many public flagship institutions do not reflect the percentage of Black or Latine high school graduates in their state, according to an analysis by The Hechinger Report.
Topics: Admissions
To increase diversity in medicine, schools must confront structural barriers, new studies say
New reports published by the Journal of the American Medical Association Network highlight strategies colleges, medical schools, and medical-residency programs can use to address structural inequities that have slowed efforts to increase diversity in the medical profession.
Could direct admissions reduce barriers for low-income, first-gen students?
Although direct admissions can open doors to postsecondary education for students from underrepresented communities, a simpler application process isn’t enough to make college truly accessible, some experts say.
Mental health: Colleges train faculty, create student-centered policies to advance success
Facing an ongoing mental health crisis among college students, higher education institutions are ensuring faculty and staff are equipped to support student wellbeing and help those confronting mental health challenges.
Georgetown Law no longer participating in U.S. News rankings
Saying that the scoring system used for U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Schools list is incompatible with Georgetown Law’s “mission as a legal educator and servant of the public interest,” the school announced that it would no longer participate. The move came as several other law schools reconsidered their involvement with the rankings.
Coalition of elite institutions strengthening transfer pipeline from community colleges
The American Talent Initiative, of which Georgetown is a founding member, shared results from a pilot program designed to expand opportunities for community college students to continue their education at highly selective four-year institutions.
College application trends: What nuances are missed in using broad racial, ethnic categories?
A new report from Common App finds that racial and ethnic categories widely used to track the diversity of college applicants are often too broad to capture important variation within those groups, including differences in college preparation and demographic trends.
How do ‘student lists’ used for college recruitment shape access?
The student lists that some colleges purchase for recruitment can be a double-edged sword, both perpetuating the exclusion of underrepresented students and enabling vital outreach to those who might not enroll otherwise.
Streamlining the transfer pathway with guaranteed and dual admissions
As upward transfer enrollment declines, educators hope new dual and guaranteed admissions programs will reduce barriers for community college students intending to complete four-year degrees.
Survey shows how test-optional policies swayed students’ college pursuits
A new survey examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected college application activity, finding that test-optional policies were especially influential for students of color.
Software company tries ‘flipping the script’ on college applications
What if colleges pursued and applied for students, rather than the other way around? One company hopes the approach will broaden students’ opportunities, reduce strain on counselors, and diversify college campuses.
California State University eliminates SAT, ACT from admissions
The nation’s largest four-year public college system said it will no longer consider applicants’ SAT and ACT scores in the admissions process. MIT, meanwhile, took a different tack.