Guaranteed Admissions Program News Today

Student Government Board’s office is filled with colorful Post-it notes with scribbles of positivity — “Have a nice day <3” scratched into a bright neon pink, “Happy birthday!!!” on a pale blue or even just a quick portrait on the whiteboard. They glow against the beige walls of the eighth floor of the William Pitt...

Despite all of the available information showing how higher education leads to better jobs and salaries, many people continue to remain skeptical of the benefits of college. This is evidenced by a 10-percentage point decline in college attendance in the state of Washington since 2018. In fact, Washington now has the nation’s third-lowest rate of students who attend college after graduating from high school.

Oakland University is among 10 public universities that will admit any in-state student with at least a 3.0 high school grade point average applying to enroll next fall.

Editor’s note: This editorial was published by the Columbian of Vancouver, Wash.

Five districts in Snohomish County are participating in the new Guaranteed Admissions Program. Hundreds of students will benefit.

BANNER ELK — Representatives from Lees-McRae College and Shoreline-West Region—Connecticut State Community College System met virtually on Feb. 24 to establish a pathway for transfer students interested in pursuing a