A little less than a year ago, June 24 2002, the entire United States had their eyes looking towards the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) when they released Dobbs v Women’s Health Association, overturning the 50 year old decision of Roe V. Wade, ruling abortion is not a …
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HBCU fair at M.A. demonstrates interest in unique college option We all know about the famous hate crime surrounding George Floyd, who was viciously killed by Derek Chauvin in May 2020, and of similar crimes involving Breonna Taylor, Ahmed Arbery and many others (see “Trauma of Floyd’s murder still burdens …
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The decision process from the desk of an admissions counselor “Top Ramen is the best invention in the world,” read the opening line of an Augsburg University applicant’s Common Application essay. Shonna Fulford, the director of admissions at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, befuddled and amused, read on. Her eyes curiously …
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The expectation of choosing a major at a young age “I think it’s really, really important when you go into college, whether you’re decided on a major or not, to be open to changing your mind,” said counselor Kristin Overton. Choosing a singular field of study that may guide the …
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What you need to know about the college admissions process during COVID-19 Applying for college is a stress filled endeavor under normal circumstances, but the current COVID-19 pandemic is forcing an overhaul on the college admissions process, adding additional layers of anxiety for everyone involved. With limited available standardized (ACT …
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Graduation season brings a new group of students to a familiar stage: applying to college This advice from experts can smooth the path College may be a stressful time for anyone from the prospective student to the parent providing financial assistance for their child. With acceptance rates dropping as low …
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Pass/Fail classes encourage college student exploration, but do they work in high school? “It was biology,” recalled history teacher Elizabeth Van Pilsum. “Science is not my thing. We were all in the lab and the teacher gave us each a mouse.” “The experiment, if you can call it that,” she …
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