A number of state lawmakers are introducing legislation that would require high school seniors to complete financial aid applications as a necessary step to graduate.
Topics: College preparation
Georgetown alumni secure school board seats, advocate for equity and access
Motivated by their own experiences and determined to make education more accessible and equitable in their local communities, Georgetown alumni Nicolo Orozco (C’19) and Luisa Santos (C’14) recently won seats on their hometown school boards.
Biden picks education secretary with passion for making schools more equitable
President-Elect Joe Biden has nominated Miguel Cardona, the head of Connecticut’s public schools, to lead the Department of Education. Cardona’s personal experience as a first-generation college student is expected to shape his approach to higher education policy.
College admission essays take center stage as schools rely less on SAT/ACT
With college application deadlines rapidly approaching, colleges and universities say the movement toward test-optional policies could end up placing more emphasis on applicants’ personal essays.
Applicants from high schools with a ‘track record’ could have even bigger edge this year
While researching for his new book, Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, journalist Jeffrey Selingo found that applicants from known “feeder” high schools tend to have a leg up—and could have an even bigger advantage this year as the pandemic upends typical admissions criteria.
School counselors refocusing on their college readiness roles
Many high school counselors are trained to address student mental health and wellness, not college and career planning—a gap felt most acutely by first-generation and low-income students.
Black, Latine students continue to be underrepresented at NYC’s most selective high schools
Black and Latinx students remain underrepresented at New York City’s most selective high schools. Education leaders aren’t sure how to fix it.
KIPP school network expands microgrant program to boost college completion
Leaders at the Knowledge is Power Program hope the grants will help prevent financial hardships from derailing students’ degree pursuits.
Are there quality downsides to expediting college completion?
States and schools want more students to graduate from college on time, but critics say some well-meaning reforms could cause more harm than good.
Higher ed leaders ‘building bridges’ to underserved communities
Colleges and universities are collaborating and reaching out to their surrounding communities in hopes of boosting access and ensuring student success.