Month: May 2023

National College Decision Day, also known as College Signing Day, is the first day of May each year. On this day, high school seniors who applied and were accepted into one or more colleges must confirm their enrollment with the school of their choice. This confirmation is usually attached to an enrollment deposit. It’s the culmination of your hard work and dedication researching schools, taking entrance exams, touring campuses, writing essays, submitting your applications, and eagerly awaiting acceptances. Keep reading for some tips on what comes next.

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First came the good news. After taking classes at a community college, Ricki Korba was admitted to California State University, Bakersfield, as a transfer student. But when she logged on to her student account, she got a gut punch: Most of her previous classes wouldn’t count. Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree, an education hack in a world of ever-rising tuition costs. Yet the reality is rarely that simple. For some students, the transfer process becomes a maze so confusing it derails their college plans. Click below for the rest of the story.

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