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Hampton Christian Academy's 2024 class was a high achieving bunch. Together they accrued 728 college credit hours. For a class of just 21 that’s an average of almost 35 college credits a student. In other words, on average they completed their first year of college already. Our valedictorian graduated with as many as 74 college credit hours. According to Lending Tree the average cost of a college credit hour from a 4-year institution is $456. Those 74 credit hours are worth around $33,744.  This graduating class also earned over $6 million total in scholarship money. I would say this is a fairly successful high school graduating class. What criteria do you consider to be a successful high school graduating class?

A Consequential Education at Gettysburg College makes an impact for our graduates long into the future. In a report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce: ROI of Liberal Arts Colleges, Gettysburg College is ranked No. 29 and No. 32 among liberal arts colleges for 10-year and 40-year Net Present Value (NPV), respectively. Net Present Value (NPV) refers to how much a sum of money in the future is valued today when taking into account costs, future earnings, and the length of time required to invest and earn a specific amount over a fixed horizon. In an analysis of 40-year return on investment (ROI) of 4,500 colleges and universities, Gettysburg ranks in the top 1% in the nation among liberal arts colleges for lifetime ROI, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. Learn more about this ranking on our website: https://lnkd.in/gnpQTH-C

College Application Week is on, from the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)! Now through Oct. 27, many North Carolina colleges and universities are waiving application fees. We're counting down each day of College Week with fun facts and neat numbers. It’s day four of our countdown. Here are four ways Crosby Scholars of Iredell County helps students - and these offerings are all FREE of charge: 1. Career Exploration - Students are exposed to a variety of real-life careers and learn about the education needed to make those careers a reality. 2. ACT/SAT Prep - Our sessions have been rated better than many of the paid services that are offered. 3. Academic and Life Skills Sessions - Younger students, in particular, are given academic tips, tricks, and behaviors for success in school. 4. Scholarships and Grants - Our staff provides guidance, resources and help to reduce or eliminate college debt. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eZFKn3qV

Cornish College of the Arts and Seattle University are excited to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent to join institutions, with Cornish eventually becoming the Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University and continuing to educate students at its South Lake Union campus. This plan, enthusiastically endorsed by the boards of trustees at both institutions, promises to enrich the student experience on both campuses through enhanced educational opportunities and interdisciplinary learning. Learn more about this plan and what’s next: https://hubs.ly/Q02-B_nx0

This past Wednesday, Metropolitan College of New York's new president, Charles J. Gibbs, EdD, convened his first gathering of the college's faculty and staff. As the smiles below clearly indicate, my colleagues and I stand ready to eagerly support President Gibbs as the college pursues its important goals in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. (Apologies to any member of my MCNY LinkedIn network who I did not tag. Please tag them in your comments.) #MCNY #ThePowerOfPurpose #MCNYForward #GettingItDone

Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts are excited to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent to join institutions, with Cornish eventually becoming the Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University and continuing to educate students at its South Lake Union campus. This plan, enthusiastically endorsed by the boards of trustees at both institutions, promises to enrich the student experience on both campuses through enhanced educational opportunities and interdisciplinary learning. Learn more about what’s next: https://lnkd.in/gP3FewQt

The focus of the November newsletter from the Early College Research Center at SERVE is on new research on career-focused advising for CTE students AND features our colleague, Karla Lewis Strong, Ph.D. https://lnkd.in/gays7nAY

Across New York City, tens of thousands of students are already experiencing the benefits of taking college courses while in high school—developing valuable skills, saving time and money toward a credential, and building a foundation for rewarding careers and long-term economic security. Richmond Hill High School's Early College initiative has taken off and created opportunities for students to take college classes during the day. Our Robust Dual enrollment strategy has yielded positives outcomes and an increase in post-secondary retention.