Editor’s note: This post was originally published on Admitted in March 2019. It’s being republished as part of NACAC’s Best of the Blog series.
High student-to-counselor ratios are a persistent problem in the United States, but what about schools that have no counselor at all?
Using the most recent federal data, the ACLU compared the number of police in schools to the number of counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers on campus.
Their analysis found that 1.7 million students are in schools with a police presence but no counselors. Another 14 million students are in schools with police but no counselor, nurse, psychologist, or social worker.
Students from Chicago Scholars celebrate Team LeBron’s win. Courtesy of Chicago Scholars
Perhaps no one cared more about the outcome of the NBA All-Star Game this past weekend than Chicago Scholars, a NACAC member organization that helps first-generation students navigate the transitions to college, through college, and beyond to a career.
Handpicked by team captain LeBron James, the community-based access organization stood to win up to $500,000 to help students reach their college dreams thanks to the All-Star game’s new format.
What is the best predictor of student success? According to a new study, it’s high school grade point averages.
The study, published recently in Educational Researcher, found that a student’s high school grade point average is five times stronger than their ACT scores at predicting college graduation.
This past decade marked a notable shift for The Journal of College Admission.
In 2015, it was redesigned and moved from a peer-reviewed research journal to a quarterly magazine offering practical tips, research-to-practice information, member profiles, upcoming events, and news you can use.
But the one thing that hasn’t changed across the years is the high quality of articles from our members.
Enjoy taking a trip down memory lane as we look back at some of the best Journal articles of the decade.
Editor’s note: A version of this post was originally published on Admitted in January 2019. It’s being republished as part of NACAC’s Best of the Blog series.
The Class of 2023 will soon be home from college for their first winter break and many parents are seeing a new dynamic in their relationship with their children.
These college freshmen have just had their first taste of independence and striking the right balance can be tough for families.
If you don’t know how to change a tire or curl your hair or even make a soufflé, you can YouTube it.
So, it stands to reason, if you don’t know how to apply for college, you would turn to the video-sharing website for the answers you seek.
What started as a trend of college-bound teens sharing their college decision letters has grown into a way for teens to broadcast their experiences and advice throughout the process.
Teen Vogue recently interviewed several of these YouTube vloggers about their growing channels.
Applying to schools and preparing for the college transition can be tough for any student. But for students dealing with a chronic illness, the process has added challenges.
The key to tackling those challenges? Planning ahead.
Teen Vogue recently published a list of advice to help students dealing with chronic illness clear those hurdles before heading off to college.
