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Making Sense of MIT’s Diversity Decline
Jim Jump considers the drop in underrepresented racial and ethnic minority students in MIT’s new entering class.
How States Are Working to Narrow FAFSA Completion Gaps
Nationally, completed applications from high school seniors are down by about 9.5 percent. A federal funding boost has helped some states over the summer—but only so much.
Common App Report Shows Growth, Particularly Among Minority Applicants
The number of first-year college applicants grew across the board during the 2023–24 application cycle, according to the latest end-of-season...
MIT’s Incoming Freshman Class Is Less Diverse, Data Shows
The incoming cohort of first-year students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is less diverse than in previous years, according...
India Urged to Develop ‘World-Class’ English Test as Demand Rises
Politician renews lobbying for Indian-owned language exam as foreign companies make millions from study-abroad craze.
FAFSA Night Live!
In Kentucky, federal student aid form completion is down by double digits from last year. State officials hosted a 12-hour telethon in a castle to help close the gap.
State Grants Spread Thin
The FAFSA fiasco undermined projections for Minnesota’s grant program, leaving many students with hundreds or thousands of dollars less than they anticipated.
‘Free College’ Programs Don’t Always Boost Enrollment
Free tuition programs don’t always lead to higher enrollments or degree completion, according to a new study published by Brown...