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Many people feel “that they’re not getting enough back, that a college education isn’t worth enough,” said Paul Peterson, a professor of education policy and governance at Harvard University. The data says that college education is worth more than ever.”The dissonance shows how higher education has become another slice of the economy where the vibes are worse than the numbers might suggest — and risks exacerbating Democratic losses with working-class voters. Andrew Smith, director, University of New Hampshire Survey CenterThere are many reasons why improving college affordability may not register widely. Given other budget pressures — from child care to car insurance — college expenses simply might not have fallen enough to matter. A polling site in Vienna, Va., on Election Day, which saw working-class voters further embrace Republicans.

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☆ 40 elite colleges are being sued over accusations they colluded to increase tuition by $6,200 — primarily by overcharging divorced parents
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The lawsuit claims the schools are factoring in the incomes of divorced parents, even if one of the parents cannot contribute. AdvertisementForty elite colleges are facing legal action over accusations they conspired to raise tuition — primarily by targeting students with divorced parents. According to the lawsuit, considering income of divorced parents raised the average tuition price for students by about $6,200. "Formulas are then used to generate a financial aid offer. Chang, one of the plaintiffs, attended Cornell from 2017 to 2021, and she submitted the CSS profile as part of her financial aid application.

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According to the lawsuit, these universities bilked applicants from divorced or separated homes by including the financial backgrounds of noncustodial parents when determining financial aid packages. The universities engaged in “a concerted action” to require that an applicant’s noncustodial parents, meaning the parent a student does not primarily live with, provide their financial information to be eligible for nonfederal financial aid, the lawsuit states. The universities generated financial aid offers based on an applicant’s custodial and noncustodial parents’ financial statuses. The College Board’s push to include noncustodial parents’ financial information began in 2006, the lawsuit says, and never included consideration for whether that parent would contribute to a student’s education. “This lawsuit has no merit and NYU intends to vigorously defend itself and its financial aid policies and procedures,” NYU spokesperson John Beckman said in a statement.

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☆ Their son did well in high school and on his SATs, but got rejected from 30 US colleges. So they set their sights on Europe.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Jacob applied to Toulouse Business School and received an interview within two days. She had graduated cum laude from high school and had a good chance of getting into colleges in California, Jennifer said. AdvertisementBut Phoebe already had a taste of the European college experience. AdvertisementAccording to U.S. News & World Report, tuition fees at private universities have increased by 40% from 2004 to 2024, while in-state tuition fees for public universities have risen by about 38% over the same time period, adjusted for inflation. Multiple benefits to studying abroadFor the Zeidberg family, the lower tuition fees in Europe were an added bonus.

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☆ Columbia places three administrators on leave amid investigation, cites commitment to ‘confronting antisemitism’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Kristina Sgueglia | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Columbia University says it’s placed three administrators on leave pending a university investigation of a weeks-old incident at an alumni reunion event. The university, which reiterated its commitment to combatting antisemitism, did not share any specifics for the leave. Columbia College Dean Josef Sorett said in a statement to the Spectator that he “deeply regret(s)” his role in the texts. “The Dean of Columbia College informed his team yesterday that three administrators have been placed on leave pending a university investigation of the incident that occurred at the College alumni reunion several weeks ago,” a Columbia spokesperson said in a statement to CNN. Josef Sorett, the dean of Columbia College, said in a statement provided to CNN he was cooperating with the investigation.

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☆ How to pick a good, affordable college before applying
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —Long before you take your high schooler on college campus tours, consider this: Shopping for college shouldn’t be any different than shopping for a home. Getting into that top 25% cohort is based on SAT or ACT scores, and having a high, unweighted GPA based on a rigorous high school curriculum. Other ways to reduce college costs before applyingWhile your children are in high school they can take other steps to reduce the total cost of their education. If their high school doesn’t offer them, there is a program called Freshman Year for Free offered by the Modern States Education Alliance. Getting the minimum AP scores a college requires to earn a college credit will lower how much you ultimately have to spend on tuition.

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☆ Florida A&M president says ‘missteps were made’ in handling of purported $237 million donation
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Shawn Nottingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The president of Florida A&M University admits “misteps were made” in the handling of a purported $237 million stock gift to the school from a Texas businessman following concerns over the actual value of the donation. He also told the board of the school’s financial arm, the Florida A&M Foundation, that the school was pausing on the gift. The donation was put “on pause” after media reports and college board leaders raised concerns about the actual value of the stock gift — and the details surrounding the donor’s previous donations. South Carolina’s Coastal Carolina University had announced a $95 million donation from an anonymous donor, who then backed out months later. Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stroud, one of the signatories on an agreement between the university and Gerami accepting the gift, has since resigned as vice president of university advancement, according to Robinson.

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CNN —Florida A&M University is putting a purported $237.75 million donation “on pause,” after media reports and college board leaders raised concerns about the actual value of the stock gift—and the details surrounding the donor’s previous donations. South Carolina’s Coastal Carolina University had announced a $95 million donation from an anonymous donor, who then backed out months later. At an emergency board meeting on Thursday, FAMU board of trustee and foundation members expressed their concerns and frustration about the school’s vetting process involving Gerami’s donation. He referred questions to the university and agreed to answer CNN’s questions on the following day, but he couldn’t be reached. FAMU’s Special Board of Trustees, which oversees the full school and the foundation, has scheduled a meeting for May 15 to discuss the donation.

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☆ You just heard your college-bound child is getting less aid than you hoped. Now what?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —The good news is your child got into college and is preparing to enroll this fall. The bad news is that you’ve just learned the aid package your child’s school is offering is much smaller than you’d hoped. Over four years of college, students can take out a total of up to $27,000. “That’s cash-flow friendly while your child is in college,” Walker said. Also, Bogardus suggests checking to see if your state offers a tuition aid plan or subsidized loan rates for educational expenses.

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☆ Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

The longest-enduring standardized college admissions test in the nation, the SAT has faced decades of controversy over bias and criticism for reducing aspiring college students to a test score. Discrepancies with standardized testing appear to be symptomatic of the inequality endemic to the education system. In 2005, the College Board added an 800-point writing section to the exam alongside its math and verbal reasoning sections. In this Jan. 17, 2016 file photo, a sign is seen at the entrance to a hall for a college test preparation class in Bethesda, Md. Alex Brandon/APThe College Board told CNN it has also done away with its esoteric vocabulary in the past decade.

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☆ Private equity finds its next bet: college admissions
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Now, private equity firms are swooping in to help while taking majority stakes in exchange. Last week, the company announced that it would partner with California-based private equity firm Nexus Capital Management and move its test into a for-profit company. A company owned by private equity can obfuscate what the company actually does to the public and potentially to regulators. Private equity firms “come into industries that are already suffering from a lack of funding,” said Creeks. They’ve had a lack of funding and support and so sometimes private equity is the only viable option.

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☆ Some top schools are bringing back ACT and SAT requirements — but most colleges are still test-optional. Here's what you need to know.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementYale and Brown made similar announcements, saying they conducted studies that found requiring testing allowed them to attract the most diverse student body. "The institutions we're currently talking about, they're requiring tests again and didn't necessarily want to ever stop requiring tests," Baker said. Its reason: requiring testing scores would help the school choose between many high school seniors with high GPAs. Even so, data has shown students have continued to take tests despite applying to schools with test-optional policies. AdvertisementMoving forward, Baker said it's important that if more schools choose to switch their testing policies, they consider the announcement's timing.

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☆ There might be a better way for colleges to honor legacies without giving them preference in admissions
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementUsing 2021-2022 admissions data from the Common Data Set — a College Board Initiative — the report found that selective and private colleges were most likely to use legacy preference in their admissions. The University of Nebraska, for example, offers $14,000 a year for legacy students from out-of-state. Another example is Drake University, which offers a $2,500 per year award to legacy students. Business Insider has previously reported on the precedent continued legacy preference is setting for the future of higher education. AdvertisementMurphy said he's most worried about legacy preference in admissions, and while legacy scholarships might not send the best message, "if every college in the country drops legacy preferences and hold on to legacy scholarships, I'm fine with that."

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☆ Tuition now costs a whopping $90,000 a year or more at some US universities
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Some American universities estimate their total cost of attendance will exceed $90,000 next year. Tuition and fees at universities have continued to climb, even when adjusted for inflation. The result may be a generation of students wondering if college is worth it. AdvertisementThe price of getting a degree has continued to climb at American universities, with the cost of some schools reaching a new threshold. Out-of-state and in-state tuition and fees at public universities have risen by about 38% and 56%, adjusted for inflation, over the same period.

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☆ 4 reasons Private College 529 Plan is a wise investment for your child's future
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Insider Studios | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Private College 529 Plan locks in today's tuition rates, saving big on future costs and giving flexibility with school choice. Both LaShanda and Ben have been saving for their children's higher education using Private College 529 Plan. Learn more about setting your child up for success with Private College 529 Plan. When you save with Private College 529 Plan, you purchase tuition at then-current rates for each college in the plan. This post was created by Insider Studios with Private College 529 Plan.

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☆ A degree now costs more than $90,000 a year at some US universities, showing how wildly expensive education is getting
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewThe price of getting a degree has continued to climb at American universities, with the cost of some schools reaching a new threshold. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Out-of-state and in-state tuition and fees at public universities have risen about 38% and 56%, respectively, inflation-adjusted over the same period. In a Business Insider and YouGov survey conducted last year, 46% of Gen Z respondents said they don't think college is worth the cost.

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☆ After a difficult application year, college hopefuls have a 'love-hate relationship' with 'Ivy Day,' expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A fascination with the eight private colleges that comprise the Ivy League spans decades. What is an Ivy League degree worth? For decades, studies have shown that earning a college degree is almost always worthwhile. A recent report by Harvard University-based nonpartisan, nonprofit research group Opportunity Insights found that an Ivy League degree carries even more weight in the workforce and beyond. In the end, they found that attending an Ivy League college has a "statistically insignificant impact" on earnings.

Persons: Harvard University's, Blake Nissen, Claudine Gay's, Christopher Rim, Connie Livingston, Birkin, Livingston Organizations: The Boston Globe, Getty, Ivy League, Harvard University, Harvard, Princeton, Command, College Board, Brown University, Ivy Locations: Cambridge , Massachusetts

☆ The SAT is now digital for the first time. One test expert says the new format makes the test easier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Kristina Puga | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The test is shorter, adaptive, and tests real-world skills. One test expert says it's easier than past versions but clarifies it's still not an easy test. The digital SAT has some content changesFor starters, the digital test will be shorter and adaptive. "There's even a digital calculator built into the testing application, in case you don't have a graphing calculator," Patel said. AdvertisementThe digital SAT is easier"The new question types are actually testing students in a much more real-world manner than the previous versions of the SAT," Patel said.

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☆ No More No. 2 Pencils: The SAT Goes Fully Digital
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Dana Goldstein | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

With adolescent anxiety surging and attention spans challenged, high school students will take a revamped version of the SAT on Saturday, which has been designed in part to reduce stress, according to the College Board, which administers the test. The exam will be briefer — two hours and 14 minutes instead of three hours — and students will have more time for each question. The reading passages will be much shorter, and test-takers will now be able to use an online graphing calculator for the entire math section of the exam.

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☆ Opinion: Women’s History Month is a time to hear this call for an AP course in women’s history
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Opinion Elena Sheppard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Elena Sheppard Courtesy Elena SheppardThis gap in my education — and in many American students’ educations — is one with serious repercussions. To combat that, two high school history teachers have started a national campaign to incorporate more women’s history into high school classrooms via Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Their argument, as laid out on their website, is that women’s history is not sufficiently taught. In AP US History, women’s suffrage, for example, is taught as just one of many movements encapsulated in the Progressive Era. It’s a safe assumption that a women’s studies AP course would face similar controversy and scrutiny, particularly with the inclusion of women’s reproductive rights.

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☆ Amid the many problems with the new FAFSA, 'every student' should appeal for more financial aid, one expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Above all else, the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid was designed to improve college access. As of the last tally, nearly 4 million students have submitted the 2024-25 FAFSA form so far. That’s a fraction of the 17 million students who use the FAFSA form in ordinary years, according to the U.S. Department of Education. For most students and their families, the amount of financial aid offered and the breakdown between grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities and student loans are key to covering the tab. “Every student should anticipate doing an appeal this year,” said Bethany Hubert, a financial aid specialist with Going Merry by Earnest.

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☆ FAFSA delays likely to slow college decisions. 'It's a real mess,' expert says. Here's what to do if your financial aid letter is late
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

For most students and their families, which college they will choose hinges on the amount of financial aid offered and the breakdown between grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities and student loans. This year, schools are now waiting on that FAFSA information to begin building financial aid packages and to give students and families enough time to weigh their options. "The delay in sending FAFSA data to colleges will cause college financial aid offers to be delayed until at least April, maybe even May." "Making an offer of admission without offering a full financial aid offer really isn't useful for most families," said Adam Miller, vice president for admission and financial aid at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington. To do this, Whitman and other colleges would need to leverage the information families provided in their completed CSS Profile.

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☆ Opinion | Economics Textbooks Are Finally Getting a Vital Update
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Peter Coy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But for nearly 15 years, leading introductory economics textbooks gave students an outdated or incomplete explanation of how the Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy. Only now are the textbooks catching up with reality, and some still haven’t fully embraced the new world. And the Council for Economic Education, a nonprofit, is aiming to publish updated standards for what high school economics students should know in 2025. Still, it’s disappointing — though maybe not surprising — that it has taken so long for the notoriously slow-moving world of education to catch up. To explain where the textbooks lagged, I need to do a quick run through the recent changes in monetary policy.

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Ron DeSantis warned in a CNN town hall Tuesday night that Republicans are “going to lose” the 2024 election if they nominate former President Donald Trump. Nikki Haley – in Iowa’s caucuses, the Florida governor fielded questions in New Hampshire at a town hall moderated by CNN’s Wolf Blitzer. Here are five takeaways from DeSantis’ town hall:Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, participates in a CNN Republican presidential town hall moderated by Wolf Blitzer, right, at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire, on January 16, 2024. DeSantis answers a question during the town hall in New Hampshire on January 16, 2024.

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☆ The College Board is raking in cash as it promotes its AP exam among low-income students, many of whom are failing it
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In 2023, a record number of low-income students took Advanced Placement exams. AdvertisementIn 2023, 38 percent of all test-takers scored a 1 or 2, with low-income students posting higher failure rates. The College Board, reflecting on its own analysis, stated that AP coursework boosts students across the board, independent of their respective scores on the exam. In 2023, a record 1.1 million students from low-income households took AP exams, per The Times. Overall, 5.2 million students sat down for AP exams in 2023, a more than threefold increase from 2002, when 1.6 million students took the exams.

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