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Addressing Scholarships’ Equity Problem

A new Common App report highlights the challenge of getting scholarship money into the hands of those who need it most—and proposes solutions to make it happen.

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Settling the Score

In 2022 the College Board changed how it scores AP exams, and some test scores surged. It publicly defended its new method this week after critics questioned its rigor.

Georgia Won’t Approve AP African American Studies

Advanced Placement African American Studies may not be widely available in Georgia next year, after the state superintendent withheld approval...
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Expanding Community College Access for High School Students

Partnerships between high schools and community colleges are increasing opportunities for high school students to earn college credits.

Higher Ed Groups Push for Dec. 1 FAFSA Launch

A group of five higher education organizations sent a letter Tuesday to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona recommending the Department of...
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Introducing a Shorter, ‘More Flexible’ ACT

The newly for-profit assessment company rolled out two “fundamental changes” to its namesake exam last week. What’s driving the overhaul?

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Opinion

Information Deficits Undermine College Access

Financial issues aren’t the only barrier to access, Siva Kumari writes.

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Report: Predictive Models May Have Bias Against Black and Hispanic Learners

A recent study from the American Educational Research Association’s journal finds predictive models can perpetuate social disparities and assume worse outcomes of some racial and ethnic groups.