An analysis of college applications reveals that 3% of US students use pronouns other than the traditional “he” or “she” binary.
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College admissions advantages for recruited athletes likely perpetuate educational inequality even more than those given to children of alumni.
Researchers have spent decades studying how demographics affect American students’ opportunities and performance, but many questions remain about religion and school.
The Common Application now lets students indicate their gender identities and pronouns when applying to college. But is that enough to make trans students feel welcome? A scholar weighs in.
While writing can be a challenge, so can finding the motivation to revise one’s work. A motivation specialist explains how to overcome the reluctance to take the first draft to the next level.
An admissions dean seeks to take the worry out of applying for college when traditional things like grades, standardized tests and extracurricular activities have been disrupted by COVID-19.
The pursuit to get into the best colleges has taken out the joy of learning from students’ lives.
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Director, Stonewall Center, UMass Amherst
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Vice President for Enrollment Management, Bentley University
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Assistant Professor, Fields-Rayant Chair in Contemporary Jewish Life, Tulane University
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Professor of Sociology, Villanova University
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Sr Vice President, Dean of Admissions & Student Aid, Bowdoin College
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Clinical Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology, University of Kentucky
