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Tag: Common Application
African-American
Common App Removes Disciplinary Violation Question
The Common Application is removing a question about high school disciplinary violations after research found that the answer disproportionately affected students of color, particularly Black students, CNN reported. Black applicants are twice as likely than White applicants to answer yes to the question. And students who disclose school disciplinary records – mostly students of color […]
October 2, 2020
News Roundup
University of Maryland Joins Common App
Students can now apply to the University of Maryland (UMD) through the Common Application. UMD joined the Common App in order to attract more students who previously wouldn’t have considered applying. The Common App, which serves over one million applicants per year, reduces barriers during the college application process and provides additional resources to assist […]
August 12, 2020
HBCUs
Grambling State University: God’s Plan
As a transfer student, admittedly Grambling was not Ayeisha’s first choice. Though in her words “Grambling was the best choice I made for my life.”
October 15, 2019
Students
Common App Receives Two Grants to Help Underrepresented Students Attend College
Common Application, a nonprofit higher education application organization, announced that they received two grants to help provide support for underrepresented students looking to attend college. The Kresge Foundation awarded the Common App $350,000 and the Michelson 20mm Foundation granted the organization $25,000. Three initiatives aimed to help students through the college process including applications, scholarships […]
September 25, 2019
News Roundup
University of Mississippi to Accept Common Application
Oxford, MS – The University of Mississippi will begin accepting the Common Application on Aug. 1, The program allows for students to apply to multiple colleges and universities by filling out a single application. University of Mississippi Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Brandi Hephner LaBanc said in a statement that the university hopes accepting the […]
July 2, 2018
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