Tag: Application Process

Students

University of California Regents Sued Over Use of SAT, ACT Scores in Admissions

The University of California Board of Regents faces lawsuits from four students, six nonprofits and the Compton Unified School District for their use of SAT and ACT test scores during the admissions process, according to the Public Counsel. According to the lawsuit, the University of California system is “knowingly creating barriers to higher education for […]

December 10, 2019

Students

Hispanic Scholarship Fund to Launch College Prep Workshops

Beginning Nov. 13, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) will launch a series of informational workshops to help better prepare middle and high school students and their families for college. College 101 is a free bilingual two-hour program that covers the college scholarship application process and financial aid opportunities. The workshops will be held during the […]

November 13, 2019

Opinion

The Possible Intersection Between the Elimination of the GRE’s and Interest Convergence

In light of that fact that issues of race and racism are deeply rooted in U.S. society, it is possible for race and racism to be attached to the policies, practices, procedures, and institutionalized systems of higher education. Interest convergence maybe useful for understanding the various ways ivory tower institutions benefit from eliminating the GRE, while concurrently accepting more minoritized students, with a particular focus on Black students.

October 3, 2019