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International Applications Dropped 10% This Year

Data from Common App shows increases from low-income student applicants, Black applicants and applicants from small towns.

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How UGA Made Submitting Transcripts Simpler

Starting this application cycle, Georgia students applying to their state’s flagship will no longer have to manually enter courses and grades. Administrators say the improvement was simple, but maybe not easily replicable.

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Opinion

New School Year Brings Major Financial Uncertainty for Students

This fall, financial aid offices will be rolling out significant changes in federal aid policy with insufficient guidance. Colleges must respond with corresponding investments and support.

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DOJ Declares 3 Race-Based STEM Programs Unconstitutional

The programs received about $104 million in federal funds this past year.

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Michigan Narrows Gap in Who Can Get Free Community College Tuition

Michigan is expanding one of its free community college tuition programs, hopefully permanently. The state has two such initiatives. Its...
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Early Decision Lawsuit Proceeds, but Some Defendants Dismissed

A judge has dismissed the Common Application Inc. and two other nonuniversity defendants from a lawsuit alleging a conspiracy among...
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Opinion

From Transfer Students to Transfer Professionals

Building the support we need.

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DOJ Sues 3 More States Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

The U.S. Department of Justice sued three states—Connecticut, New York and Vermont—over their policies allowing undocumented students to pay in-state...