More than 160 NACAC members traveled to Capitol Hill this morning to meet with members of Congress.
The visits are part of the association’s annual advocacy meeting, which brings together members from both sides of the desk to advocate on behalf of students.
Continue reading NACAC Members Advocate for Students on Capitol Hill
Do you have a story that could inspire others as they make their way to and through college?
If so, the Better Make Room team wants to hear from you.
Continue reading Share Your College Journey with Better Make Room
The challenges faced by first-generation college students are well-documented, and according to new data, some of those hurdles begin to crop up in high school.
A research brief from the National Center for Education Statistics found that students whose parents did not go to college were less likely to enroll in challenging high school courses than their peers.
Continue reading First-Gen Students Less Likely to Access Rigorous Coursework in High School
Tuition-free college? It sounds too good to be true, but for some transfer students in Wisconsin and Oregon, it will soon be a reality.
Continue reading Colleges Create Tuition-Free Pathways for Transfer Students
In a statement released earlier this week, NACAC voiced opposition to President Trump’s budget proposal, noting that the plan “stortchanged” students at all levels.
The proposal cuts funding for the Department of Education by 10.5 percent in fiscal year 2019 and abolishes several critical programs that help make college more affordable.
From identifying right-fit schools to securing financial aid and selecting classes — success in higher education is intrinsically linked to a student’s ability to make informed decisions about their future and follow through on their plans.
Discuss new ways to help students navigate this critical process during an April 18 #NACACreads chat with Benjamin Castleman, author of The 160-Character Solution: How Text Messages and Other Behavioral Strategies Can Improve Education.
Could applying to college soon be a graduation requirement? Maybe in New Mexico.
A new statewide bill would require public school juniors to apply to at least one two- or four-year college, according to the Associated Press.
Continue reading New Mexico May Become First State to Require Students Apply to College
School counselors in US public schools currently serve an average of 482 students, a caseload nearly twice the recommended maximum of 250.
That finding is highlighted in a new report from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) showing that the average student-to-school counselor ratio has increased by 1 percent over the past decade.
Continue reading Student-to-Counselor Ratios: See How Your State Stacks Up
Single moms are among the fastest growing populations on college campuses, but the group’s graduation rates don’t reflect this positive trend.
There are about 2.1 million single moms in college, according to a recent report by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. Single moms now comprise more than 11 percent of college students, up from 7.8 percent in 1999.
However, only 28 percent of single moms who entered college between 2003 and 2009 completed their degree or certificate program within six years. Compare this to 40 percent of married mothers or 57 percent of women in college without children.
Continue reading Report: More Single Moms Pursuing Higher Ed
National School Counseling Week kicks off on Monday. The annual five-day event, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the many ways counselors help students succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Fun contests and local events are scheduled across the country, making it the perfect time for school counselors to celebrate the profession they love.
This year’s theme is “School Counselors: Helping Students Reach for the Stars.” Photo and video challenges are planned throughout the week
