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Greetings:
This week's issue of Lab Notes explores topics that range from the role of cost in the college selection process to the potential implications of our current financial aid system on college access. You'll also learn about growth in the number of ACT-takers, the westward movement of east coast students to midwestern universities, and the ways that the University of California has attempted to diversify its enrollments.
As always, we encourage you to tell other staff members and colleagues about Lab Notes and invite them to subscribe by using the link at the bottom of this page!
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A Failing Financial Aid System Keeps Students Out of College
The American dream is founded on the notion that anyone who is smart and disciplined can get an education and succeed. But the financial aid system meant to help needy students afford college is cracking under the strains of skyrocketing tuition and a crumbling economy.
In college trophy hunt, weigh the costs first
The traditional tour of college campuses by high school seniors this past summer and continuing this fall often can be viewed as a trophy hunt, with the focus on landing acceptances at the most elite college or university.
ACT growth is outpacing SAT's
The ACT has always been the underdog of college entrance exams, but its popularity is growing. In California, traditionally an SAT stronghold, many college applicants are taking both exams.
How UC is rigging the admissions process
Ever since California voters banned the use of racial preferences in government and education in 1996, the University of California has tried to engineer admissions systems that would replicate the effect of explicit racial quotas while appearing color-blind.
From Bloomingdale's to Bloomington
It's a striking byproduct of one of the most competitive college admissions sessions ever -- an influx of East Coast prep-school students in Indiana.
Counseling on Student Loans Now May Ease Pain Later
As of this week, hundreds of thousands of young men and women have taken their first big step on the road to financial adulthood: They’re now on the hook for their first student loan.
College Needn’t Bankrupt You
Why are we glad that students and parents find it so easy to get further into hock? An alternative strategy is to look for "merit aid." These are tuition discounts awarded without regard to financial need. Schools offer them to students they particularly want—for their good grades, athletic prowess, leadership or other talents.
Top Thought Leaders in College Marketing Will Lead Unique Discussion of Student Recruitment
Three of the pioneers in higher education marketing will anchor an open discussion aimed at helping admissions officers better understand where student recruiting is headed and better able to confront the challenges. |
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| Averaged freshman graduation rates of public high school students, by state: School year 2004–05 |
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The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has released a new report on high school dropout and completion rates. The report presents estimates of rates for 2006 and provides data about trends in dropout and completion rates over the last three decades (1972-2006), including characteristics of dropouts and completers in these years.
Report highlights include: The averaged freshman graduation rate (AFGR), which provides an estimate of the percentage of public high school students who graduate with a regular diploma 4 years after starting 9th grade, was 74.7 percent for the class of 2005. Students living in low-income families were approximately four times more likely to drop out of high school between 2005 and 2006 than were students living in high-income families. In October 2006, approximately 3.5 million civilian noninstitutionalized 16- through 24-year-olds were not enrolled in high school and had not earned a high school diploma or alternative credential.
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NACAC Conference
Seattle, WA
September 25-27, 2008
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Symposium for the Markeing of Higher Education
Chicago, IL
November 16 - 19, 2008
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EDUCAUSE Annual Conference
Orlando, FL
October 28 - 31, 2008
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AACRAO SEM Enrollment Management Conference
Anaheim, CA
November 16 - 19, 2008
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College Board Forum
Houston, TX
November 5 - 8, 2008
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