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MDRC's latest Issue Focus discusses the evolving work they have done with CCRC on assessment and placement reform over the last decade and how innovations in course placement practices are helping community college students succeed. https://lnkd.in/e7vmj9QZ

Feeling overwhelmed about life after high school? You’re not alone. For many parents and teens, navigating the journey from high school to the next chapter—whether that’s college, trade school, or something else—can be stressful and uncertain. That’s why My Ideal College created the Ultimate Survival Guide—your step-by-step resource to stay on track and confidently tackle every critical milestone. From FAFSA deadlines to college applications, we’ve done the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. 👉 Grab your free copy today through the link in our bio! Let’s make your teen’s future brighter and more manageable together. 💡 #collegeprep #parentsofteens #FAFSA #educationalresources #collegeaccess #collegeparents #collegeathlete #myidealcollege

Congratulations to all MTC Learners on their college decisions! 🎉 This infographic highlights the number of higher education institutions that admitted learners who applied with the Mastery Transcript/or the MTC Learning Record (MLR) in 2023-2024. Cumulatively, 514 higher education institutions have admitted learners using a Mastery Transcript and/or MLR in the past five years! This reflects a remarkable shift in admissions practices! #MasteryTranscriptConsortium #MTC #MasteryTranscript #MTCLearningRecord #MTCAdmissionsCycle #HigherEducation #EnrollmentManagement #CollegeAdmission #CollegeAccess #CompetencyBasedEducation #Classof2024 #HolisticAdmissions #CollegePlanning #CollegeReady #CollegeSearch #CollegeBound #ApplyingtoCollege

📚Webinar Alert📚 Attend to the Whole Child: Non-Academic Factors within MTSS Ensuring student success goes beyond academics. Join us for a free webinar on Wed., Aug. 7 at 1 PM CT to discover how to identify and address non-academic barriers to learning. Learn practical strategies to: 🔹Identify key non-academic factors affecting student outcomes 🔹Use non-academic data to boost achievement 🔹Implement interventions and support systems in schools Don't miss out—register now: https://bit.ly/4f7LEsd #RenaissanceLearning #MTSS #StudentSuccess

Connecticut IB Academy is the #1 high school in Connecticut, according to US News and World Report's annual rankings. Schools are ranked on their test performances, graduation rates and how well they prepare students for college. #EHPSPride

We want to better understand the online student experience so we can continue to improve what we do. That's why we created the Online Student Advisory Council. This group collaborates with Marshall Online and faculty to enhance the virtual learning experience by providing insights, evaluating engagement initiatives, and identifying growth areas. Do you know an online Marshall student who would be interested? Please nominate them by emailing online@marshall.edu. See other members of the OSAC here: https://lnkd.in/gh7zQYcy #insightful #studentleaders #onlinelearning

Finding the GMAT prep overwhelming? 🎓 You don't have to let it hold you back! Explore universities worldwide that offer GMAT/GRE waivers. Your dream school might just be one application away without the stress of the test! 🌍 #StudyAbroad, #GMATWaiver, #GradSchoolTips, #MBAApplication, #GREWaiver, #HigherEducation, #UniversityAdmissions, #FutureLeaders, #StudentSupport, #EducationAbroad

🎓 Case Study: Wrexham University SU Boosts NSS Scores by 7 points with Unitu! At Unitu, we’re passionate about helping institutions enhance their student engagement, and our partnership with Wrexham Students' Union is a perfect example. 💬Faced with a familiar challenge by many HE institutions—collecting feedback was easy, but responding to it effectively was much harder. Students felt unheard, and engagement levels dropped. By partnering with Unitu, Wrexham SU centralised their feedback process, giving students real-time updates on how their input was being addressed. The result? Increased trust, stronger student-staff relationships, and a 7 point boost in their 2023 NSS scores for student voice! 🎯 👉Curious about how they did it? Read the full case study here: https://bit.ly/47GsCWp 📽️ Check out the video snapshot below!

ATTENTION PARENTS: The Spring Semester is almost upon us, so NOW is the time to enroll in one of The Knowledge Co-Operative’s #psat, #SATpreparationand #ACTPrep Courses. Standardized test preparation is what we do … and we do it better than anybody else. We have been doing this for a long time now, and we have helped lots and lots of kids get into some really great schools: MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Cal Tech, blah, blah, blah. We have also helped lots and lots of high school underachievers find hidden gems that have matched their academic needs and helped them to succeed in college and beyond; schools like Mercer, American, Penn State, Alabama and Texas Christian. Mostly though, we help students find schools that offer great programs in the students’ chosen fields as well as generous merit aid packages (need based aid is, sadly, a relic of the past – a victim of idiotic obsession with college rankings). The courses are comprehensive and effective. In fact, we have found that those students who begin test preparation early substantially outperform those who delay preparation. In our courses, students will be taught the skills and techniques necessary to master all three components of the SAT and all four components of the ACT. Moreover, they will be taught proven and effective techniques – NOT TRICKS, but rather specific and replicable methodologies that are tailored to address the particular skills that the PSAT, SAT and ACT attempt to test. If your child is willing to do the assigned course work, we know that he or she will do well … very, very well. In fact, we know that diligent application of our techniques will make the test very manageable. If you have any questions, feel free to call me us at 7863337909 or email Sean at seancharlesplynch@gmail.com #testprep #testpreparation #collegebound #collegeprep #collegepreparation #collegeadvice #collegeadmissions #collegeadvising #satprepcourse #SATPrep

🎓 The FAFSA is here—and I’m thrilled to report it’s working more seamlessly than last year! Unfortunately, many of my graduating seniors and their parents are still feeling the ripple effects of last year’s rocky rollout. Even though they didn’t experience it firsthand, the stories they heard created anxiety and fear before they even tackled the form. Last night, I hosted a virtual FAFSA Completion Event for Urban Arts seniors and their parents. At the start, I did a quick “temperature check,” asking everyone to rate their feelings about completing the FAFSA using the slide below. Most were at a 1 or 2—filled with trepidation, uncertainty, and a strong desire to retreat. Fast forward two hours, and we accomplished so much: FAFSAs submitted, NYS TAP applications completed, and anxiety levels eased. We even got those ratings up to a 4 or 5 by the end of the session! 🎉 💡 A huge shoutout to all the amazing college access counselors out there! Your work goes far beyond forms and deadlines. You hold hands (virtually and literally), calm fears, and remind families they’re not alone in this process. 🙌 To the students and parents who show up and face these challenges head-on: you’re the real MVPs. Despite the fear, you push forward—and that’s what counts. Let’s keep making college dreams possible, one step at a time! 🏆✨ #FAFSA #CollegeReady #EdLeaders