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Early Application Data Are Rosy, if Complex

Applications this fall rose 41 percent over pre-pandemic levels, buoyed by a big upswing in minority applicants, according to preliminary data from the Common App.

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Massachusetts Announces ‘Historic’ Financial Aid Expansion

A recent expansion of a Massachusetts financial aid program will benefit approximately 25,000 students across the state’s public community colleges...

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College Transfer Process Is ‘DIY’ for Many Students

A new report magnifies existing hurdles students face when attempting to transfer from a two-year college to a four-year institution.

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Global International Students in U.S.

A ‘Near-Record’ International Student Surge

U.S. enrollment of international students surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2022–23, fueled by sharp upticks from India and Africa. Will the trend continue?

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Making a Case for Race-Based Scholarships

Race-based scholarships are a proven way to address systemic inequality, Noël Harmon writes.

By Noël Harmon

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