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The College Finder

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This is always a popular post with high school counselors, IECs, parents, and students who are looking for general information on degrees awarded, or very specific combinations of academic programs, location, and other institutional characteristics. If you want a private college, another two clicks and you find it's Oberlin.

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How the FAFSA delay could impact colleges and students

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The December release could affect institutional staffing, financial aid deadlines and what colleges students attend.

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We Owe Student Parents A High-Value College Experience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Several decades ago, I witnessed this with my Aunt Bobbie, who enrolled in college while her kids were in grade school. In addition to being a college student, she was a wife, mother of three, executive assistant, and an involved auntie. Students achieve value from college when they are better off for having attended.

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The week in numbers: Why students aren’t completing college applications

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We’re recapping five of the week’s biggest stories, from a look at barriers to prospective students to anti-trans rules governing Florida state colleges.

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How can colleges better serve students with autism?

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Professor Sarah Howorth says her program at the University of Maine helps bridge the gap between high school and college for students with autism.

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Contextualizing grades could help diversify college admissions

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Researchers find that considering resources available to students when evaluating grades and test scores links strongly with college success.

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Wealthier students, those at private schools list more extracurriculars on college applications

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White and Asian students also reported more activities and leadership roles in their college apps, but students largely held leadership positions at equal rates.

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