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Tag: Selective schools
Community Colleges
Study Spotlights Outcomes for Community College Transfer Students
A recent report demonstrates that attending a community college increases the chance for low-income, underrepresented students to attend selective four-year institutions.
December 10, 2019
Students
Recruitment Changes Needed to Expand Access to Higher Ed
Admissions policies in higher-ranking universities and colleges favor high-achieving applicants. While much has been written about access, affordability, diversity and student loans, the focus on GPA, aptitude tests and the reputation-enhancing concept of “selectivity” has negatively impacted minorities and underprivileged applicants.
March 25, 2018
Students
Top Colleges Urged to Boost Percentage of Pell Grant Students
A new report says that the most selective colleges should make sure at least 20 percent of their students are Pell Grant recipients in order to give low-income students a better shot at graduation and boost campus socioeconomic diversity.
May 2, 2017
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