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Should New ACT Changes Affect How Students Prepare for It?
On October 8, 2019, the ACT announced a few changes to its college entrance exam. Starting in September 2020, students who’ve already taken the ACT and wish to boost their scores can opt to retake specific parts of the five-section, three-hour-long test. They won’t have to retake the entire test, unless they want to. Students… Read More
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Community Colleges Can Pave the Way to Elite Universities, Study Finds
Students know that graduating from a selective college or university will give them a significant leg up in the job market. Getting into such an institution right out of high school, however, is no simple task. More than anything, students need a high GPA and a good score on their ACT or SAT. But a… Read More
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7 in 10 College Students Find Legacy Admissions Unfair
For decades, U.S. colleges and universities have been giving an advantage to the children and relatives of their alumni — otherwise known as “legacy students.” But today, the vast majority of college students are against this practice. The concept of legacy admissions has been around since the 1920s. And it’s common practice at many of… Read More
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Job Candidates Face Class Bias Just Seconds Into an Interview
When interviewing for a new job, all candidates can hope for is a fair hiring process. But a new study finds that candidates are judged on their socioeconomic status within seconds after they start to speak. The study, conducted by researchers from Yale University, suggests that people can accurately determine another’s social class (measured by… Read More
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The Most Bike-Friendly Colleges in 2019
Whether it’s to reduce their carbon footprint, for exercise or just plain fun, more and more college students across the United States are opting to bike around campus. So, to accommodate these students, many colleges and universities have recently put a lot of time and resources towards making their campuses more bicycle-friendly. But while some… Read More
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Are the ACT Test Changes for the Best?
Earlier this month, the ACT announced changes to its college entrance test, claiming the changes will take some pressure off of students and make it easier for them to improve their scores. The most notable change is that, starting next year, students who’ve already taken the ACT and wish to boost their scores can opt… Read More
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These Sleep Habits Will Lead to Better Grades, MIT Study Finds
Most college students are used to hearing that if they get a good night’s sleep before test day, they’ll score higher. But a new MIT study finds that it’s not that simple. According to the study, students need quality, consistent sleep throughout a semester to reach their academic peak. Whether they sleep well or not… Read More
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As Student Mental Health Worsens, Colleges Are Striving to Help
Today’s young adults, many of whom are in college, have worse mental health than any generation before them. Suicide rates among Americans aged 15-24 have risen 51 percent over the past decade, according to the CDC. And when you add in the academic, social and financial pressures of going to college, along with the fact… Read More
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The Increasing Value of a Degree in Sustainability
With just over a decade left to prevent irreversible damage caused by climate change, the value of a degree in sustainability has never been higher. Consumers, organizations, and businesses across all types of industries have put an unprecedented focus on becoming more sustainable. Many have already laid out substantial plans with ambitious goals. But, for… Read More
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Can Individual Efforts Really Help Solve Climate Change?
Humanity has less than 11 years to save the planet from irreversible damage caused by climate change, according to the United Nations. So, it makes sense that one of the most common topics of conversation at the recent U.N. Youth Climate Summit was, “What can individuals do to help?” Many ideas were thrown around, including… Read More
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Greta Thunberg Tours ‘Pollution Pods’ at U.N.
While 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was at the United Nations for the Youth Climate Summit, artist Michael Pinsky walked her through his “pollution pods” — an installation of five climate-controlled chambers meant to emulate the current air quality in five different cities around the world. By pumping heat and various perfumes into 19-foot-wide… Read More
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How Social Media Can Be Used to Inspire Climate Action
According to the United Nations, humanity has less than 11 years to save the planet from irreversible damage caused by climate change. Therefore, immediate and accelerated action is crucial. But, to act, people must first be inspired. Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist and renowned leader of the youth climate movement, did not choose… Read More
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UN Youth Climate Summit Shows Promise for Our Future
On September 21, young climate activists, innovators, entrepreneurs, influencers and trailblazers from all over the world gathered at the United Nations’ headquarters in New York for the first-ever U.N. Youth Climate Summit. In commanding fashion, these young leaders took the floor of the Trusteeship Council chamber and its surrounding areas to inspire change, showcase their… Read More
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Lawmakers, Universities, Nonprofits Step Up Efforts to End Student Hunger
Student hunger, once a seemingly hidden crisis, is beginning to receive the attention it deserves. In April, Temple University’s Hope Center surveyed almost 86,000 students to find that nearly half of them had experienced food insecurity within the 30 days leading up to the survey. In other words, they didn’t know where they would get… Read More
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How Universities, Students Can Help the World Achieve SDGs by 2030
For years, the United Nations and its member states have been striving to create a world that is more economically, socially and environmentally sustainable for all. In 2015, they set 17 specific goals, named the “Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs), and provided the world’s countries with guidance on how to achieve them by 2030. The goals,… Read More
