Finish in four years, or college pays
llinoisHomePage.net - Mar 29, 2016
JACKSONVILLE -- There's a new way to get more students to enroll at one private college. Illinois College is offering a new program for incoming freshman. They say if students don't finish in four years, they'll pick up the tab. ..
Column: Why our kids need better career counselors
Detroit News - Mar 29, 2016
The need to improve Michigan schools is great, and some solutions will take time, but we don’t have to wait on everything. A bill that’s already passed the Michigan House and waiting for action from the Senate Education Committee will immediately help fill a gaping hole in the career and college needs of Michigan’s students. ..
Best Value Colleges In The Midwest 2016
Forbes - Mar 29, 2016
A few things to note about the Best Value Colleges in the Midwest: nine research universities and two liberal colleges have a spot in the top 100. You’ll notice five are public schools, including the leading regional institution that features in our top 10: ..
How an Attempt to Boost Diversity at Texas Colleges Could Kill Affirmative Action
Texas Tribune - Mar 29, 2016
On Dec. 9, a lawyer for Abigail Fisher stood before the U.S. Supreme Court ready to argue that the University of Texas at Austin was discriminating against white applicants. ..
Why aren’t Texas high school students prepared for college?
American-Statesman - Mar 29, 2016
A high percentage of Texas high school students aren’t ready for college, and a state measure is likely to show that students are as poorly prepared as they were two years ago. ..
Best Value Colleges In The South 2016
Forbes - Mar 29, 2016
Houston. Austin. Raleigh. Charlotte. Orlando. Many of the nation’s fastest-growing cities are located in the South. It’s hardly coincidental that many of these same locales are home to some of FORBES’ Best Value Colleges. ..
State audit: University of California lowered admission standards for out-of-state students
San Jose Mercury News - Mar 29, 2016
SACRAMENTO -- As high school seniors endure the grueling spring ritual of college admissions decisions, the California State Auditor on Tuesday released a report affirming what frustrated parents have claimed for years: The highly competitive University of California lowered admissions standards for out-of-state students, even as it turned away record numbers of in-state applicants. ..
UC Admissions Increase Focus on Transfer Students
NewUniversity.org - Mar 29, 2016
The University of California and California Community Colleges (CCC) will jointly devote $2.6 million to resources and programs designed to increase transfer student access to UCs over the next three years, the CCC and UC announced last Monday.. ..
Colorado dual-enrollment bill helps ease college path
Denver Post OpEd - Mar 26, 2016
The University of California and California Community Colleges (CCC) will jointly devote $2.6 million to resources and programs designed to increase transfer student access to UCs over the next three years, the CCC and UC announced last Monday.. ..