College Admissions
What was a reason college admissions were hard in 2023-2024?
Covid-19/No test scores
What happened to the FAFSA in 2023-24
It was broken
How many colleges can you apply too?
1
What category is student debt in for consumer debt after mortgages?
2nd
What is one thing capitalism relies on?
Racial Exploitation
What type of people had the advantage in college admissions?
The Upperclass
What percentage of NCAA sports are white?
65%
What if a student committed to another school?
Why is student debt so bad?
Rising Tuition Costs, Increased Enrollment, Policy Changes
How does the reading frame student debt cancellation?
Civil Rights Imperative
What did college's take away in the application?
Test Scores
What are problems due to biases?
Wealthier backgrounds have access to higher education and test preparation
How do colleges lure students in?
Offers/benefits without in depth information
What are the economic effects of student debt?
Delayed Homeownership, Reduced Consumer Spending, Entrepreneurship Constraints
What did BLM and Debt Collective demand?
Debt Cancellation and Free Higher Education
How did having no standardized test scores affect the admissions?
More applications - more power - smaller chances of getting in
What percentage of people gain acceptance into "elite" colleges?
2%
What happens if a student tried to get out of early decision?
Losing deposits and Reputation Issues
What had the government done to address student debt?
Income-Driven Repayment Plans, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Payment Suspension
What did Neoliberal reforms reduce?
Public Funding for Education, Increasing Tuition and Reliance on Loans
What was the name articles gave the 2023-24 admissions?
"Academic Hunger Games"
What percentage did FAFSA applications drop compared to last year?
29%
What is a big issue with early decision?
Students don't know the full cost or financial aid
How many U.S. borrowers are there?
43 Million with more than $1.6 trillion dollars in loans.
What policy excluded Black Americans from educational opportunities post-WWII?
GI Bill