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This article discusses the causes and consequences of the declining enrollment of men at colleges and universities, widening the education gap between men and women across the nation.

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Colleges across the country are requiring vaccines for their students. This article details two ways schools are making sure their students get vaccinated—either through prizes and raffles or disciplinary action. Read more at the link below.

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Take a look at Washington Monthly's college rankings—they differ from US News & World Report by ranking based on contributions to public good. You can also see a list of "Bang for the Buck Colleges," where students can get great & affordable educations.
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The Delta Variant is forcing colleges and universities to revise their safety precautions for the fall semester, but this differs drastically from school to school. Read about these varied approaches below.

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This article details the best ways to discuss the impacts of Covid-19 on your college applications, what disruptions should be mentioned, and ideas for reframing extracurriculars during the pandemic.

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Below is a link to a live list of colleges and universities requiring students or employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

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See our list of unique activities to keep you busy this summer! Adapted from the list at College Wise.

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A college admissions advisor argues that for colleges to truly level the playing field when it comes to standardized testing, they should enact a test-blind policy, where they won't consider scores, even if applicants include them.
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Take a look at this post to find a great list of new books and articles on the college admissions process, from presenting your authentic self through applications to a workbook that helps you narrow down your top schools.

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Take a look at some of the prestigious master's degrees that are a major part of the student debt crisis in the U.S.

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Remember to stay on top of the upcoming SAT registration dates! The next registration deadline is July 30th for the August 28th SAT. Get more information from the link below. https://t.co/BsH4AG91DQ

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A helpful guide to creating a meaningful summer, this list suggests everything from volunteer work to museum trips!

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Fewer students enrolled in college during the spring semester, revealing how the pandemic continues to affect campus life across the country.

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As the pandemic closed testing sites, many colleges put test-optional policies into place. Now, test-optional is becoming more mainstream, and admissions committees have to decide if testing is still essential to their decision making processes.
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After the pandemic exposed inequality across the U.S., more colleges are removing legacy status and testing requirements
from applications to make higher ed more accessible to students of all backgrounds. Which schools will follow suit?

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“Highly rejective” is obviously a play on “highly selective,” but is it more than that? Are “rejective” and “selective” synonyms -- different attitudes reflecting the same truth?

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A year of online learning has shifted attitudes in favor of remote or semi-remote classrooms: recent studies show that many students want options to learn online after the pandemic.

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After a turbulent and unprecedented year, college admissions have changed immeasurably. Some college counselors say that overall, the process has improved, allowing for more nuance and personality to shine through in each student’s application.

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The ever-declining proportion of applicants accepted at such top-ranked universities should spur them to consider making their freshman classes substantially larger, argues Jeffery J. Salingo.

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Ivy League colleges have never been easy to get into, but the coronavirus pandemic has made it even tougher.

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