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How one Pennsylvania college navigated the turbulent FAFSA season

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Colleges can avoid a repeat of last cycle's challenges through consistent communication and creativity, a Widener University official says.

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Bold Christian and Catholic Colleges Make Gains

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Bold Christian and Catholic Colleges Make Gains Sara Weissman Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Stricter Catholic and Christian colleges seem to be experiencing enrollment increases as religious families become more wary of secular institutions. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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How colleges can navigate a shifting test-optional landscape

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Panelists at the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s conference shared ways to guide applicants through a patchwork of policies.

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Connecticut governor seeks probe into college system after ‘controversial spending’

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The request follows a news investigation finding the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities’ leader spent public money on pricey meals and chauffeurs.

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State politics are swaying college choice, survey finds

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Students from both sides of the aisle are increasingly citing sociopolitical motivations when ruling out states from their college search.

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How many colleges are there anyway? Version 2022

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I've always been fascinated by the idea of "colleges." When some people say "college" they might mean any four-year college that enrolls undergraduates. Others might mean everything except for-profit colleges. Do you include community colleges in your group? Some people do, and others don't.

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The College Finder

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It uses IPEDS data I downloaded as soon as I can when it became available (and before a looming government shutdown), and shows all 1,700 majors recognized by the federal government in the IPEDS system, using CIP codes, and the number of degrees awarded by college in any selected area.