Beyond the (College) Brochure for Jul 17, 2024

Beyond the (College) Brochure: Guidance on College Decisions

Mary focuses on some important questions about a college's responsibility to share information with faculty and students.

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1. Is it common for colleges that are not in any financial distress/at risk of closure to cut certain majors and/or programs?
2. Does a college closure have a negative effect on a recent graduate from that school? (such as finding a job)
3. Are faculty and staff more informed about the state of college’s financial situation than students and prospective students?
4. Does a school’s acceptance rate and scholarships/grants become less competitive when the school is in financial trouble?
5. Are college closures more common in a certain region of the country?
6. How often does a college revise its tuition and financial aid offerings?
7. Is it common for colleges to deceive students and families about its financial state?
8. How can students a families trust that the information a college is giving them is correct?

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