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ESA families using leftover money to send kids to college

New records obtained by 12News show more than $5 million in leftover funds in ESA funds were spent on college. Tiger Woods involved in rollover crash in Florida: Sheriff Dietitians say you shouldn't ...
Inside Higher Ed

The Alchemy of College Admissions: Reasons Why Your Student Was Rejected

It’s that time of year when parents and students alike wait with bated breath for admissions decisions. After receiving a rejection, fury unleashes and rants unfurl—“But my kid had a 4.0, a 1450 on ...
MassLive

Does Boston College do ‘back-door’ admissions for the wealthy? What we know

Two years ago, Boston College created Messina College, a unique program offering first-generation, high-financial-need students a two-year associate’s degree with a pathway to the 4-year college. But ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Opinion: The college admission myths that high school seniors should ignore

Throughout March, the UC system and colleges nationwide will release decisions to eagerly awaiting high school seniors. As a former misinformation researcher turned independent educational consultant, ...
The Business Journals

College buys nearby golf course for its own use

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The par-71 course sits three ...
Town & Country

How to Choose the Right College Counselor for Your Kid

Independent college admissions counselors have gotten a bad rap in recent years. First there was the Varsity Blues scandal in 2019, a multimillion-dollar bribery and test-cheating scheme masterminded ...
New York Magazine

The Homeschooling Hack

This article was featured in New York’s One Great Story newsletter. Sign up here. For an idealized image of homeschooling — a glimpse of the life parents and children might lead off the clock, out of ...
The Boston Globe

Want to get into a great college? Try being rich, male, and a champion squash player.

A 2023 Supreme Court decision barred colleges from considering race in deciding who gets in. But what has resulted is anything but equitable. Getting into college has never, ever been purely ...
The Hechinger Report

College admissions offices take on a new role: Coaxing accepted students to show up

Admissions counselors welcome admitted students to a presentation on the Augsburg University campus. Credit: Jaida Grey Eagle for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education.
The New York Times

Hey, ChatGPT: Where Should I Go to College?

High schoolers are turning to chatbots for help navigating the college admissions process. Does a virtual college coach know what’s best for students? By Callie Holtermann It was September, and ...
Inside Higher Ed

Mapping Out the ‘Current Moment’ in College Admissions

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Few people understand the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to end race-conscious admissions in higher ...