Colleges Need To Give High Schools Feedback On College Readiness

November 12th, 2011

Anne Hyslop :Education Sector

Today, there is a growing agreement that students should leave high school college- and career-ready. But what does that mean? And how can high schools tell if they are meeting the goal? Data That Matters: Giving High Schools Useful Feedback on Grads Outcomes offers new research on states efforts to use career and college outcomes data.

 

First, the paper makes an important distinction between indicators of college readiness and actual evidence of readiness. High school data should include both. Indicators of college readiness are things that are measured while students are in high school, such as ACT or SAT scores, completion of AP or International Baccalaureate programs, completion of dual enrollment courses, graduation rates, and the like. These indicators are the ones most often reported as measures of college readiness because they are generally controlled by high schools and don’t require linking to postsecondary data. Ev

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More Reasons Males Trail Females in College Attainment

August 25th, 2011

  One of the reasons males trail females in college entrance and graduation is discipline problems in k-12. In these grades public school boys are twice as likely as girls to receive an out-of- school suspension, and three times as likely to be expelled. Males continue to not enroll in fast growing traditional female occupations like health care when they enter college. Males college graduation compared to females has trended down since 1977. Asian Male students earn 44.7% of the degrees, white men43.5% and black men 33%  compared to women.

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3 Summer Activities To Make Your College Application Shine.

June 20th, 2011

Did you know that the things you do this summer could make a big difference in the quality of your college application?

Its true! Make the right moves now and youll have a leg up over your competition when the college admissions process begins—not to mention some great experiences to talk about when school starts again in the fall.

Want an impressive college application? Participate in a pre-college summer program.

Whether youre interested in art or computer science, theater or engineering, theres sure to be a pre-college summer program thats right for you. Ranging in length from one to six weeks, these programs are designed to immerse you in a specific field of study, giving you the opportunity to really explore a topic that interests you. Enrolling in a pre-college program can be a great way to explore a potential college major!

Another plus? In addition to looking good on your college application, Many of these programs can earn you college credit!

College applications look great when you volunteer. <

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5 Great College Scholarships for the Writer in You

June 1st, 2011

Do you have a love for the written word? We get it. What we also know is that there are many great college scholarships out there that are perfect for those with a knack for writing. We’ve rounded up a few we think you’ll love!

Great Essay Scholarships

If writing is your thing, then applying for scholarships may actually be fun! While there are loads of unusual college scholarships out there, for the most part, the majority of scholarships still involve an essay. Here’s 5 college scholarships that might be your way of making any school the most affordable college!

The Ronald Reagan Essay Contest Any Minnesota students out there? Whether you attend a public or private high school or are a homeschooled student, this essay is for you! Each year, you will have a different question to answer in no more than 1200 words. Yes, that is double-spaced. The first place winner snags $5,000 bucks. There are 3 places and 3  runner-up awards.

The American Justice Essay Scholarship – Sharpen those writing skills! Washingt

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Can We Blame Professors for College Slackers?

February 19th, 2011

Last month, I wrote a couple of posts about this reality:  many students are graduating from college without absorbing much of an education.

From a parents perspective thats a lot of wasted money. And, of course, there are serious ramifications for students who have spent their college years living in a Bud Lite commercial. Here are the two posts:

Today I want to share with you a thoughtful column in The Chronicle of Higher Education today that attempts to explain, from a professors perspective, why so many college students seem impervious to learning. While professors should certainly be taking some of the blame for student underachievement, William Pannapacker, an associate English professor at Hope College in Michigan, explains the harsh realities of educating undergrads in the 21st century.  You can read his column here:

I am sharing just three of Pannapackers observations:

1. Many students are poorly prepared academically when they arrive in college. W

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Using the College Board to Research Schools

February 14th, 2011

In my last post, I promised to share some resources that can help you evaluate the generosity of colleges and universities. If you missed it, here is that post:

Today Im going to focus on the College Boards website, which is a quick and easy resource for anyone interested in getting financial aid statistics on any college or university.

To get started, type the name of any school into the College Search box on the College Boards home page. You will have access to a variety of statistics on the institution.

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