Volume 1, Issue 23
by Michael Wagner
Knowledge Pilot, Launch Global Education
This week’s articles cover a variety of topics that are at the forefront of post-secondary education, including the admissions process, current trends in enrollment, and what is in store for the class of 2023.
Whatever you do, please do not miss the Before you go segment at the conclusion of the newsletter as it is quite surprising, especially if you are a lover of pizza. I will stop there; I do not want to spoil it! Read on, enjoy the articles, and as always feel free to suggest any topics you would like to learn more about. We welcome feedback and your involvement.
Discoveries
A new school year and a new beginning for the class of 2023
Many students in the class of 2023 have a goal: do whatever they can to have a normal school year. Megan Anderson of NPR chronicles five seniors and how they want their senior year to be different than the last two years.
COVID took over their high school experience. They want senior year to be different
The new face of college admissions: test optional
Many colleges have had test optional admissions policies, but the pandemic brought the popular admissions policy to the forefront. Now, with the crush of applications that colleges and universities have seen over the past two years, it is becoming clear that the system may not be fair to all that apply. Jill Barshay of The Hechinger Report details the results of how difficult it is for colleges and universities.
College enrollment on the decline
Over the past two years, college enrollment has been on the decline and those that follow this data are concerned. There are a variety of reasons contributing to this alarm, but the financial aspect of attending college continues to be the major concern. EdSource correspondent Emma Gallegos outlines the data surrounding the most recent enrollment information.
Fall undergraduate enrollment declines have slowed, but still ‘troubling’
And here’s a bonus article from Elissa Nadworny of NPR:
The college enrollment drop is finally letting up. That's the good news
Traditional education is evolving with the help of technology
As post-secondary education evolves with the latest trends in hybrid learning, technology is playing a major role in its development. The latest state of the art development is being led by Google, as they begin to blend the real world within the traditional approach to college courses.
Workshift journalist, Elyse Ashburn, explores the latest developments by Google to create a new learning opportunity for students.
With Google’s latest push, a blending of industry and higher ed
Tip of the week
The college portal’s role in the college acceptance process
The month of October is an important time for seniors in the college application process, and one thing these students learn is the importance of the college portal. For many colleges and universities, this is the main communication link between students and the institution, covering everything from notification of acceptance through the many steps of the enrollment process. Students need to pay particular attention to their email accounts to look for information updates. The college portal is used both to send and receive information from students. That is why it is CRITICAL for students to make it a habit of checking their portals daily to monitor their acceptances and the necessary information colleges request. Ignoring your portal could result in a school’s denial.
In sum: DO NOT IGNORE YOUR PORTALS!
Before you go...
If you love pizza this story is for you.
I will admit it, I like pizza. My favorite is Aurelio’s Pizza in Homewood, Illinois. I was introduced to Aurelio’s by my wife Ann, and it is soooo good. But when I saw this video of Woodman’s grocery store in Wisconsin, I had to share it. Bon Appetit.
Joseph Lamour of the The Today Show shares this unbelievable video.
Wisconsin grocery store’s never-ending frozen pizza section goes viral
This is a great time in the college going process because it is this month that students begin to receive communication from the colleges they have applied to, including the joyous news of acceptances and the sad news of declines. But either way it is a vital time for students and their families as they continue down the path to the ultimate choice of picking one school to attend.
Enjoy your week ahead and know that Dr. Ann and I are here to provide you with all the current news relating to the college process and important topics regarding post-secondary education. As always, we ask you to please share the Odyssey newsletter with those in your circle of influence; help us spread the word and grow our following.
Take care and thank you for your support.
Mike