Featured topics include: state policies impacting higher ed; online courses; waitlist acceptances; a discussion about the SCOTUS affirmative action ruling; and neuropsychological and educational assessments.
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Considerations for Students Amidst State Policies Impacting Higher Education
When it comes to building a college list, students must consider various factors that influence their academic journey and overall college experience. One crucial aspect often overlooked is the influence of state policies on higher education.
Evaluating Online Courses for Fit
Online learning platforms promise convenience, flexibility, and the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects in different formats, but the variety of options and jargon can also be overwhelming.
Waitlist Acceptance: Individual Observations or a Trend?
One morning this spring, very early, my phone “dinged” as a message came through and woke me up: “Shirley, I just got admitted by UC Davis from their waitlist.” It was a student who had already decided to go to Macalester College.
A Discussion about the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
This is an edited conversation between Michael Treviño, JD, IECA Associate (CA), Fiat Lux Educational Consulting and Jeff Levy, CEP, IECA (CA), Big J Educational Consulting.
The Wild West of Neuropsychological and Educational Assessments
As an LD educational consultant, I work with students who have learning or attentional challenges. Most of these students have neuropsychological testing that measures cognitive, academic, and attentional skills. I always ask to review these test reports, and I always brace myself before reading them.