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Students take notes and ask questions at the Yale College Visit on Sept. 26. Junior Olivia Widjaja said affirmative action has not impacted her greatly but she sees how it could hurt minorities and their chances of getting into university.

In a post-affirmative action world, students employ new tools, considerations in college applications

Aidah Brown November 18, 2024

Over a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that transformed the face of college admissions: the banning of affirmative action. Melinda Stephan, College and Career Resource Center (CCRC) coordinator,...

Crossword: December 8

Roman Gralak December 8, 2023

Check out the December 8 crossword! Follow the clues and attempt to fill in all the puzzle’s squares. Check back each day for a new puzzle or explore ones previously published.

As Supreme Court considers case to ban affirmative action in college admissions, CHS students could face significant changes in application process, acceptance rates

As Supreme Court considers case to ban affirmative action in college admissions, CHS students could face significant changes in application process, acceptance rates

Jillian Moore February 5, 2023

Legal experts predict that race-conscious college admissions will meet an untimely fate after hearing recent oral arguments in the Supreme Court (SCOTUS). Its conservative majority will make a ruling this...

IUPUI to split by 2024, too soon to see implications

IUPUI to split by 2024, too soon to see implications

Helena Wang September 25, 2022

After 52 years as a shared institution, IUPUI is splitting into two separate schools, Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University Indianapolis. On Aug. 12, the two universities announced...

Out of Time: Colleges should release college admission decisions earlier to help avoid conflict for students

Out of Time: Colleges should release college admission decisions earlier to help avoid conflict for students

Misha Rekhter March 22, 2019

On Feb. 1, the housing application for Indiana University (IU) opened. The application prompts prospective students to place a deposit and reserve their preferred dorm on a first-come, first-served basis....

As the first public school in Indiana to go test-optional, Ball State’s decision affects college admissions for seniors

As the first public school in Indiana to go test-optional, Ball State’s decision affects college admissions for seniors

Lillian He September 21, 2018

Over the summer, Ball State University announced it would make submitting SAT and ACT scores optional for students applying for the Class of ’23. Ball State’s decision is a part of a wider movement...

No Pressure. Choose the best school for you to reach success.

No Pressure. Choose the best school for you to reach success.

perspectives August 11, 2015

In nine months, we seniors will be done with CHS and moving in new directions. First, though, we must determine where exactly we would like to end up next year. Whether you feel you’ve worked hard...

SOURCE: Global Research Institute

Colleges at a glance – Part 2

blogs October 1, 2014

Part 2: The east coast Welcome back to Colleges at a glance. In this installment, part two, here are my favorite college campuses on the east coast of the U.S. Stereotypically, all the Ivy League schools...

New Supreme Court case challenges legality of admission procedure in public universities

New Supreme Court case challenges legality of admission procedure in public universities

News November 15, 2013

The Supreme Court began hearing the case Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action one month ago. The issue revolves around whether or not states are constitutionally allowed to ban racial preferences...

Senior Meredith Wettersten examines the bulletin board in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) room, which is covered in brochures and flyers from universities. Wettersten said the AVID program helps her find scholarships in order to pay for an increasingly expensive higher education. NIVEDHA MEYYAPPAN / PHOTO

Students seek unique ways to meet rising college costs

News January 24, 2013

Senior Meredith Wettersten logs on to her computer, makes a few clicks with the mouse and quickly begins typing. Senior Mitchell “Mitch” Sobek suits up in his U.S. Army uniform, puts on his heavy boots...

All in-state universities to accept any AP scores of 3 or above after 2010

News April 30, 2010

By Michelle Yun <[email protected]> Starting in 2011, a new legislation states that any AP credit starting from 2011 must be transferred to in-state colleges or universities if the students earn...

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