Academics Not Only Factor in College Success, ACT Report Says
Despite showing promise for college success, one in five students do not enroll or make it to their second year of college, a new ACT report finds. Read Full Post >
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June 04, 2013
May 08, 2013
New Approach to College Prep for Low-Income Students Called For
Federal college-preparation programs for disadvantaged students are criticized for their lack of evidence on impact in a new policy brief. Read Full Post >
May 06, 2013
Skills From High School Don't Match College Demands
Expectations for first-year community college students are very low, and math requirements often don't match the kind of skills needed in most careers, says a new report. Read Full Post >
April 18, 2013
College Acceptance Rates Begin to Trickle In
Colleges begin to post acceptance rates for the class of 2017; overall national average for acceptance is 63.8 percent. Read Full Post >
October 12, 2012
Student Borrowers Report Lack of Loan Information
New report, "Lost without a Map: A Survey About Student Experiences Navigating the Financial Aid Process," reflects student borrowers lack of knowledge and counseling about loans. Read Full Post >
October 11, 2012
College Persistence Linked to Rigorous Courses and Academic Advising
A new study by the Center for Public Education at the National School Boards Association finds persistence of college freshmen positively linked to their college advising level, math preparation, and AP/IB courses. Read Full Post >
September 28, 2012
Students Say They Want Closer Connections with College
Report from WestEd and Public Agenda finds students want to feel a closer connection with their community college from their freshman year through graduation. Read Full Post >
September 13, 2012
Another College Moves to Reduce Sticker Price for Students
Concordia University, St. Paul joins small group of colleges freezing or reducing costs of attendance. Read Full Post >
September 11, 2012
Examining the Push for Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees
AASCU paper on three-year bachelor's degree calls into question value of approach as widespread reform solution to high college costs. Read Full Post >
August 30, 2012
Report Shows Females Lead in College Plans, Enrollment and Degrees
National Center for Education Statistics releases report showing gaps in college aspiration and success between genders. Read Full Post >
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