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Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
7 hours ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
fromThe Oaklandside
8 hours ago

Skyline High School excels at sending students to U.C. colleges

"Judging schools by raw admission rates alone can be misleading. Schools that enroll larger shares of students from high-income families and fewer students with disabilities, for example, tend to send more students to UC campuses regardless of school quality."
East Bay (California)
Philosophy
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

What makes a good student - Harvard Gazette

Curiosity, rigorous thinking, integrity, and knowing when enough is enough are key qualities of successful students.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Teacher, blame thyself: Yale report savages Ivy League schools for destroying American trust in higher education | Fortune

Yale University identifies key issues undermining public trust in higher education, including costs, admissions practices, and free speech.
Higher education
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The college industry is becoming K-shaped as acceptance rates plummet. What's happening to admissions?

Higher education is experiencing a divergence, with prestigious institutions thriving while smaller colleges face closures and mergers due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Looming College-Enrollment Death Spiral

The decline in high school graduates will significantly impact college enrollment and accessibility, particularly for lower-income students.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What Do Families Have to Do With Higher Education Mergers?

College mergers impact emotional systems, not just structural changes, highlighting the importance of understanding relational dynamics in higher education.
Higher education
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Teacher, blame thyself: Yale report savages Ivy League schools for destroying American trust in higher education | Fortune

Yale University identifies key issues undermining public trust in higher education, including costs, admissions practices, and free speech.
Higher education
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The college industry is becoming K-shaped as acceptance rates plummet. What's happening to admissions?

Higher education is experiencing a divergence, with prestigious institutions thriving while smaller colleges face closures and mergers due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Looming College-Enrollment Death Spiral

The decline in high school graduates will significantly impact college enrollment and accessibility, particularly for lower-income students.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What Do Families Have to Do With Higher Education Mergers?

College mergers impact emotional systems, not just structural changes, highlighting the importance of understanding relational dynamics in higher education.
Social justice
fromCornell Chronicle
3 days ago

Brooks School senior heads to Oxford on Keasbey Scholarship | Cornell Chronicle

Ariela Asllani, a public policy major, will study refugee and forced migration at Oxford University after winning a Keasbey Scholarship.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
Higher education
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Hampshire College closes, the latest in a string of small schools to fold under demographic, financial pressure | Fortune

Hampshire College will close after the fall semester due to financial pressures and inability to sustain operations.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

'Best college tradition anywhere'- Harvard Gazette

"This is a wonderful day for the students to show their spirit and kind of shed the super-academic, super-intense [persona] and just really be fun College students enjoying a little healthy competition."
NYC LGBT
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

How high school shapes future success - Harvard Gazette

Higher 10th-grade test scores and college plans correlate with better long-term educational and earning outcomes for students.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Higher Education Mergers Feel Personal, Because They Are

College mergers disrupt relational systems, affecting roles, identity, and emotional stability beyond just organizational structures.
Writing
fromPoynter
1 month ago

A college admissions essay reveals the power of storytelling - Poynter

External assignments and deadlines often drive creative work more than inspiration, as demonstrated by a publisher's phone call leading to a college admissions essay writing guide.
#college-admissions
Higher education
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Yale's Summer Storage Wars

Yale cut summer storage reimbursements for first-gen and low-income students, raising concerns about its budgeting priorities despite a $44 billion endowment.
#dual-enrollment
NYC parents
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

It Was a Tough February for New York's Fanciest 5-Year-Olds

Elite Manhattan private school admissions have become increasingly competitive, with legacy advantages and networking significantly influencing acceptance outcomes for wealthy families.
#elite-universities
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

This CEO says wealthy families pay him $750k to get their kids into Ivy League schools | Fortune

Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

This CEO says wealthy families pay him $750k to get their kids into Ivy League schools | Fortune

Higher education
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

These California high schools defy typical UC admissions patterns

California's UC acceptance rates for in-state applicants reached a nine-year high, with Mission High School leading in UC Berkeley admissions.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

As campus tours filled our weekends, we began turning prospective college visits with our teens into family vacations

Combining college campus tours with vacation activities transforms stressful visits into memorable family experiences while maximizing limited free time.
Education
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Homeschooling Hack

Homeschooling in New York City is rapidly expanding and diversifying, attracting families seeking autonomy, alternative learning models, and greater academic focus.
#ai-in-education
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google now offers free SAT practice exams, powered by Gemini | TechCrunch

Google offers free Gemini-powered SAT practice exams that provide tests, performance analysis, explanations, and aims to expand equitable access while raising educational concerns.
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago
Higher education

Some schools embrace on-demand college counseling, courtesy of AI

AI technology is being tested to enhance college counseling by providing students with crucial information and freeing up counselors' time.
Higher education
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

Some schools embrace on-demand college counseling, courtesy of AI

AI technology is being tested to enhance college counseling by providing students with crucial information and freeing up counselors' time.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Uncommon New York City Students Receive Full Rides to Top Colleges * Brooklyn Paper

Five Uncommon Schools Brooklyn seniors won 2025 QuestBridge National College Match full four-year scholarships covering tuition, housing, travel, and books to top colleges.
#grade-inflation
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

As Ontario high school grades keep rising, graduating students worry about their university future | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

As Ontario high school grades keep rising, graduating students worry about their university future | CBC News

Education
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Inside the scramble for London grammar school places as children as young five get private tutoring

London parents increasingly hire private tutors for children as young as three to compete for scarce grammar and independent school places, fueling an education arms race.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Let's Level the Playing Field for Singles in Higher Ed

"Singlism" is a term coined by psychologist Dr. Bella DePaulo; this is defined as the discrimination and stereotyping of those who are non-married (I prefer this to the term "unmarried"). I'm not a psychologist, but a lot of the assumptions Dr. Tanglen's colleagues made about her "freedom" are an example of singlism. Much of the loneliness the writer felt may have been a result of internalized singlism, which emanates from societal messages from our public discourse (media, business practices, even laws)
Social justice
#harvard-university
Higher education
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
#foreign-funding
fromAxios
2 months ago
Higher education

Trump admin reveals first-of-its-kind funding data in elite college crackdown

fromAxios
2 months ago
Higher education

Trump admin reveals first-of-its-kind funding data in elite college crackdown

Education
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

NYC Private School Tuition Tops $70,000 This Year

Several elite New York City private schools charge annual tuition exceeding Harvard's $56,550, with top schools reaching over $75,000.
Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

I'm a Student at Yale. My Classmates Are Doing Exactly What Charlie Kirk Wanted Them To.

Ivy League students are pursuing marriage with competitive intensity similar to other status symbols, contradicting stereotypes of high achievers being romantically stunted.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm anxious about my daughter's college applications, so I'm often nagging her. I'm now trying to save our relationship.

College admissions have become significantly more competitive, with students applying to more schools while acceptance rates decline, creating increased stress for both teens and parents.
#three-year-degrees
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Higher education

Employers, Parents, and Politicians Have Requested a Drastic Change to American Colleges. They're Getting It.

Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Employers, Parents, and Politicians Have Requested a Drastic Change to American Colleges. They're Getting It.

Colleges nationwide are rapidly introducing three-year bachelor's degrees requiring 90 credits instead of the traditional 120, allowing students to save time and tuition costs while entering the workforce sooner.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Net Tuition Price Continues to Trend Downward

In general, students across all income brackets are paying less for college, adjusted for inflation, than they did six years ago at all types of institutions. In some cases, those drops were especially high, including for low- and middle-income students at the nation's wealthiest private colleges; their average net price dropped 28.1 percent and 30.8 percent, respectively.
Higher education
Higher education
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Unmaking of the American University

Research universities face existential threats as the Trump Administration weaponizes federal funding cuts and compliance demands, forcing institutions to choose between their missions and government favor.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

So much for the death of the elite degree

Elite college graduates have regained hiring advantage as employers become more selective during economic slowdown, with top-tier universities increasingly prioritized in recruitment.
Higher education
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Most Beautiful College Campus in America

Sewanee: The University of the South ranks as the most beautiful U.S. college campus, with 70% of Tripadvisor reviews using the word 'beautiful,' followed by Indiana University Bloomington and University of Colorado Boulder.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Yale offers free tuition for new undergrads from families earning less than $100,000

Yale University is eliminating tuition and other costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing number of elite campuses that are slashing costs for middle- and lower-income families. The Ivy League school announced the change Tuesday and said it will take effect for students entering this fall. Yale previously waived all expected costs for students from families earning less than $75,000 a year.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Got In To Your Dream Law School? Federal Loan Caps Could Change The Math - Above the Law

Student loans aren't to be taken lightly - the hundreds of thousands of dollars prospective lawyers take out for school can set back other milestone life goals like owning a home, having children and buying groceries. For years, relatively low interest loans from the government were a godsend for students that wanted the career opportunities law could unlock but lacked the capital needed to fund their educations.
Higher education
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why General Education Requirements in College Matter

General education courses build foundational skills, socialize students, increase cultural capital and lifetime fulfillment, and positively influence life outcomes including income.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Alumni committee names candidates for Harvard board elections - Harvard Gazette

The process of identifying candidates for Overseer and HAA elected director once again underscored the extraordinary breadth of experience and commitment found across the Harvard alumni community,
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