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Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 minutes ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
#university-of-california
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Higher education

These California high schools defy typical UC admissions patterns

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Higher education

These California high schools defy typical UC admissions patterns

fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

'Best college tradition anywhere'- Harvard Gazette

"This is a wonderful day for the students to show their spirit and kind of shed the super-academic, super-intense [persona] and just really be fun College students enjoying a little healthy competition."
NYC LGBT
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

How high school shapes future success - Harvard Gazette

Higher 10th-grade test scores and college plans correlate with better long-term educational and earning outcomes for students.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Three Redondo Union volleyball players are headed to MIT in historic accomplishment

Three volleyball players from Redondo Union High are heading to MIT, showcasing an extraordinary achievement and potential for future innovations.
#elite-universities
fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

This CEO says wealthy families pay him $750k to get their kids into Ivy League schools | Fortune

Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

This CEO says wealthy families pay him $750k to get their kids into Ivy League schools | Fortune

#trump-administration
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
Higher education
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Stanford, UCSD med schools investigated for race bias in admissions

The Trump administration is investigating potential race-based discrimination in medical school admissions at three universities.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
Higher education
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Stanford, UCSD med schools investigated for race bias in admissions

The Trump administration is investigating potential race-based discrimination in medical school admissions at three universities.
#college-admissions
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Higher education

What Activities Will Help Your Child Get Into College? An Expert Ranks Extracurriculars

Pursue uncommon, measurable-impact extracurriculars and solve real-world problems to maximize the value of activities for top-tier college applications.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Higher education

College Enrollment Is on a Steep Decline. For Incoming Freshmen, There's One Unexpected Benefit.

Colleges are expanding admissions offices' roles to guide accepted students through complex post-acceptance logistics to improve enrollment and student transitions.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Higher education

What Activities Will Help Your Child Get Into College? An Expert Ranks Extracurriculars

#college-admissions-data
Writing
fromPoynter
1 month ago

A college admissions essay reveals the power of storytelling - Poynter

External assignments and deadlines often drive creative work more than inspiration, as demonstrated by a publisher's phone call leading to a college admissions essay writing guide.
NYC parents
fromFox News
4 weeks ago

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

NYC Mayor Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in public schools is driving parents toward private schools, intensifying competition and tutoring demands.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: Gamebook Stats Inc. is helping high schools provide a college experience

Gamebook Stats Inc. provides professional statistical compilation services at high school games, streamlining media coverage and coach communication.
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

Columbia vs Harvard Women's College Basketball Odds and Prediction - March 7 - Bleacher Nation

Columbia has a +320 scoring differential, topping opponents by 12.3 points per game. It is putting up 71.4 points per game to rank 82nd in college basketball and is allowing 59.1 per outing to rank 52nd in college basketball. Weiss' 19.9 points per game lead the Lions and rank 18th in the nation.
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: College football coaches are watching track times

High school football players use track and field to demonstrate verified speed and explosiveness, gaining immediate college recruiter attention through electronic timing records.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

As campus tours filled our weekends, we began turning prospective college visits with our teens into family vacations

Combining college campus tours with vacation activities transforms stressful visits into memorable family experiences while maximizing limited free time.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Schools are using AI counselors to track students' mental health. Is it safe?

AI-enabled therapy platforms in schools flag at-risk students, enabling counselors to intervene and potentially save lives while addressing mental health staff shortages.
#ai-in-education
Higher education
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

Some schools embrace on-demand college counseling, courtesy of AI

AI technology is being tested to enhance college counseling by providing students with crucial information and freeing up counselors' time.
Higher education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

The Wire: How many students get into UC Berkeley from the waitlist?

UC Berkeley's City Council has established guidelines for AI usage, addressing its impact on job prospects and investment portfolios.
#harvard-university
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I'm a Student at Yale. My Classmates Are Doing Exactly What Charlie Kirk Wanted Them To.

Ivy League students are pursuing marriage with competitive intensity similar to other status symbols, contradicting stereotypes of high achievers being romantically stunted.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Uncommon New York City Students Receive Full Rides to Top Colleges * Brooklyn Paper

Five Uncommon Schools Brooklyn seniors won 2025 QuestBridge National College Match full four-year scholarships covering tuition, housing, travel, and books to top colleges.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Blackstone exec says elite Ivy League degrees aren't good enough-new analysts need to 'work harder' and be nice | Fortune

"Most of you went to elite universities. You did really well, you were in the top of your class. You are people who are successful by nature and hardworking,"
Business
#grade-inflation
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

As Ontario high school grades keep rising, graduating students worry about their university future | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

As Ontario high school grades keep rising, graduating students worry about their university future | CBC News

fromMail Online
1 month ago

Only 20% of people can solve this three-question IQ test backed by MIT

Called the Cognitive Reflection Test ( CRT), it has been around since 2005 but recently gained popularity on social media, with one TikTok user's breakdown of the three questions getting 14million views. The test was created by psychologist Shane Frederick, now at the Yale School of Management, to help predict whether people are likely to make common mistakes in thinking and decision-making.
Psychology
Higher education
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

38% of Stanford undergrads claim a disability; many get extra time on tests

38% of Stanford undergraduates are registered as disabled, with 24% receiving accommodations, reflecting a national trend of expanded disability definitions and relaxed verification requirements since 2008.
Education
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Homeschooling Hack

Homeschooling in New York City is rapidly expanding and diversifying, attracting families seeking autonomy, alternative learning models, and greater academic focus.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I'm anxious about my daughter's college applications, so I'm often nagging her. I'm now trying to save our relationship.

College admissions have become significantly more competitive, with students applying to more schools while acceptance rates decline, creating increased stress for both teens and parents.
#high-school-tennis
Education
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Inside the scramble for London grammar school places as children as young five get private tutoring

London parents increasingly hire private tutors for children as young as three to compete for scarce grammar and independent school places, fueling an education arms race.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

So much for the death of the elite degree

Elite college graduates have regained hiring advantage as employers become more selective during economic slowdown, with top-tier universities increasingly prioritized in recruitment.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Can you pass this high school quiz on capitalism?

Additionally, since 2022, 12 states have implemented requirements for high schools to teach financial literacy, with some also incorporating the fundamentals of free-market capitalism. Nearly a dozen high school teachers told Business Insider that they've noticed their students are increasingly engaged in lessons on capitalism - and are skeptical toward the model. That's largely because they're more aware of economic conditions, such as the persistent wealth gap.
US politics
Higher education
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Most Beautiful College Campus in America

Sewanee: The University of the South ranks as the most beautiful U.S. college campus, with 70% of Tripadvisor reviews using the word 'beautiful,' followed by Indiana University Bloomington and University of Colorado Boulder.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Ivy basketball tourneys bring 'madness' to Ithaca | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell is thrilled to welcome all of these incredible student-athletes to Ithaca. The NCAA basketball tournaments are cultural institutions and lots of fun. I'm excited and proud, both as a fan and as the university's president, to host our terrific Ivy athletes, coaches and fans.
Higher education
Education
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Google begins offering free SAT practice tests powered by Gemini

Google's Gemini can generate free SAT practice tests and coach students with scoring, explanations, and targeted follow-up learning tools.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. students place No. 1 nationwide for AP scores, break all-time record

Massachusetts students achieved record-breaking AP exam performance, with 35.8% of public high school graduates scoring 3 or higher, the highest percentage nationwide.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Harvard's President Undercuts Academic Freedom and Learning

As reported by the Harvard Crimson student newspaper, reflecting on the present challenges to institutions around accusations of intolerance and hostility to free debate, Garber came down firmly on the side of not debating (bold is mine): "I'm pleased to say that I think there is real movement to restore balance in teaching and to bring back the idea that you need to be objective in the classroom."
Education
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Pressure of Pre-Med

Medical school admissions require extensive academic credentials, extracurricular activities, and documented experience, creating significant pressure on pre-med students who increasingly take gap years to complete these requirements while maintaining healthy habits.
Education
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Teacher panel rejects Multivariable Calculus at Paly, says it would amplify pressure on students, hinder 'wellness'

Palo Alto High School administrators rejected a teacher's Multivariable Calculus course, favoring a Foothill College instructor to teach it during the school day.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

LAUSD shows big improvement in Advancement Placement class enrollment, passing scores

LAUSD high school AP enrollment grew 50% over five years, with 51% of students achieving passing scores, though the district still lags behind California's 71% state passing rate.
#higher-education
fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

Top University of Minnesota grads are 'at least as good, maybe better' than the best and brightest from Harvard, former Goldman Sachs CEO says | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

Top University of Minnesota grads are 'at least as good, maybe better' than the best and brightest from Harvard, former Goldman Sachs CEO says | Fortune

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

SAT Requirements Should Be Aligned With Mission (opinion)

Given the importance of local considerations, there are few universal policy prescriptions that can be recommended with confidence. Sadly, this complexity was overlooked in Saul Geiser's recent Inside Higher Ed essay entitled " Why the SAT Is a Poor Fit for Public Universities." My position is not that all, or even any, public universities should require standardized test scores. In fact, I share Geiser's view that a university's "mission shapes admission policy."
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Got In To Your Dream Law School? Federal Loan Caps Could Change The Math - Above the Law

Student loans aren't to be taken lightly - the hundreds of thousands of dollars prospective lawyers take out for school can set back other milestone life goals like owning a home, having children and buying groceries. For years, relatively low interest loans from the government were a godsend for students that wanted the career opportunities law could unlock but lacked the capital needed to fund their educations.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Prep talk: Noah Darnell goes from losing a scholarship to attending Harvard

"They didn't have a spot for me," he said of Tulane. "We're going in another direction."
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

State school sees 62 pupils with Oxbridge offers

Anya, 18, said she "screamed so loud" when she opened the email offering her a place at Gonville and Caius College at Cambridge to read Asian and Middle Eastern studies. "I was just like crying at the bus stop," she said. "It was an insane, surreal experience." The sixth form ranked sixth in The Sunday Times' league tables, putting it among the top performing schools in the country, many of which are fee-paying.
Higher education
Higher education
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

High School Seniors to Be Automatically Accepted at 16 California State Universities

California Senate Bill 640 allows Class of 2026 seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA from 43 districts to automatically enroll at 16 CSU campuses, expanding statewide in 2027.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Alumni committee names candidates for Harvard board elections - Harvard Gazette

The process of identifying candidates for Overseer and HAA elected director once again underscored the extraordinary breadth of experience and commitment found across the Harvard alumni community,
Higher education
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Yale offers free tuition for new undergrads from families earning less than $100,000

Yale University is eliminating tuition and other costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing number of elite campuses that are slashing costs for middle- and lower-income families. The Ivy League school announced the change Tuesday and said it will take effect for students entering this fall. Yale previously waived all expected costs for students from families earning less than $75,000 a year.
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

UC Enrollment Reaches Record High

"These numbers reflect California's commitment to academic excellence, access, and innovation, values that have made the University of California the world's greatest research university," said UC president James B. Milliken. "The value of a UC degree is abundantly clear. An investment in UC is the best investment in the future of our students, California's workforce, and the state's economy."
Higher education
Higher education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: California colleges must stop blaming K-12 schools for student preparedness

Many UC first-year students, especially from high-need LCFF schools, arrived academically unprepared due to pandemic-related learning loss and structural inequities; blame hampers solutions.
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