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Some private information was leaked concerning the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's admissions process. “Records… show that some of the university’s 15 trustees routinely messaged university officials over the 2023-24 admissions cycle, asking for updates on prospective students’ application and admission status — including whether applicants might be admitted off the waitlist.” Interesting….
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Are UNC trustees influencing admissions? Updates on applicants are just a text away
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UNC says an “endorsement or reference from someone connected to the University” doesn’t, on its own, decide who is admitted.Comment on Facebook
It’s nice to stay at a college-themed hotel, but you have to be willing to pay the price to do so.
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These New Hotels Take Some Stress Out of the College Tour
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Dropping the kids off for college or showing up for a reunion? These hotels, built near major college campuses, think they know exactly what you need.Comment on Facebook
This Vanity Fair article is describing an alleged sexual abuse of high school girls at a boarding school. It appears that many of the head administrators were complicit—they knew what was going on and turned a blind eye. Sad and shameful. ... See MoreSee Less
The Sex Abuse Scandal That’s Rocking Miss Hall’s, an Elite Berkshires Boarding School for Girls
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Founded in 1898, Miss Hall’s School appears to be a cocoon of safety. But for decades, an alleged sexual predator operated on campus. Alumnae are speaking out in hopes of holding their former teache...Comment on Facebook
The University of Miami has decided to reinstate standardized testing as part of their admission process. They feel that having this added information is helpful in their decision making.
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Standardized test score policy reinstated for fall 2026 undergraduate admissions cycle
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The University of Miami will require standardized test scores beginning in fall 2026, ending the temporary test optional process put in place during the pandemic.Comment on Facebook
The The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill appears to be using AI to at least partially score admissions essays.
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UNC uses AI in admissions review process, documents show how
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“There is no legal obligation to require and/or read essays for undergraduate application review,” Media Relations Manager Beth Lutz wrote in a statement to The DTH.Comment on Facebook
New York is considering banning cell phones during the day. Some states (and some NY schools) have already done this and the results are favorable!
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