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BestColleges Pledges $2 Million to Golden Door Scholars

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Ineligible for federal financial aid or in-state tuition in most states, high-performing, undocumented students can achieve economic mobility through Golden Door Scholars' scholarship opportunities.

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  • Ineligible for federal financial aid or in-state tuition in most states, high-performing, undocumented students can achieve economic mobility through Golden Door Scholars' scholarship opportunities.
  • BestColleges has also partnered with Golden Door Scholars to develop a suite of resources for undocumented students on BestColleges.com .
  • "At Golden Door Scholars, we believe every institution has a responsibility to ensure all young people have access to educational and job opportunities that prepare them for high-growth, family-sustaining careers," said Kacey Grantham, executive director of Golden Door Scholars.
  • Golden Door Scholars (GDS) is a nonprofit founded in 2013 by Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias to invest in education and career access for high-performing undocumented students.

BestColleges and Campus Pride Unveil 2020's Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
LGBT student organizations, Human sexuality, LGBT, Gender, LGBTQ psychology, Libraries and the LGBTQ community

SEATTLE, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BestColleges, in partnership with Campus Pride, released its 2020 college rankings for LGBTQ+ students in recognition and celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month.

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  • SEATTLE, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BestColleges, in partnership with Campus Pride, released its 2020 college rankings for LGBTQ+ students in recognition and celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month.
  • The announcement features two separate rankings, the Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students and the Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students in Each State , which help students of various gender and sexual identities find an inclusive and quality institution to begin their college journey.
  • The Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students ranking recognizes U.S. schools that have established the highest standards for inclusive environments while maintaining strong academic programs for students.
  • You can view the 2020 Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students ranking at: https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/best-colleges-for-lgbt-students/
    You can view the 2020 Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students in Each State ranking at: https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-lgbtq-friendly-colleges-by-state/

BestColleges' Guide Reveals a 'Look Under the Hood' of College Rankings

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
College and university rankings

SEATTLE, August 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BestColleges, a leading provider of independent college rankings and higher education research, today announced the publication of its Guide to Understanding College Rankings .

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  • SEATTLE, August 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BestColleges, a leading provider of independent college rankings and higher education research, today announced the publication of its Guide to Understanding College Rankings .
  • The guide helps prospective students in their college search by providing information on common rankings criteria and demonstrating how different methodologies and data sources affect outcomes across college rankings publishers, including BestColleges.
  • However, over the past several years, there has been an ongoing national debate about the usefulness and accuracy of college rankings.
  • "In response to the growing concern around college rankings, we wanted to create a guide that offers prospective students, parents, and educators a 'look under the hood' of the business practices behind college rankings today.

BestColleges and Campus Pride Announce the Best Colleges for LGBTQ Students Nationwide for 2019

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
LGBT student organizations, Human sexuality, LGBT, LGBTQ psychology, Gender, GLSEN

SEATTLE, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BestColleges, in partnership with Campus Pride, released its 2019 college rankings for LGBTQ students in recognition and celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month.

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  • SEATTLE, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BestColleges, in partnership with Campus Pride, released its 2019 college rankings for LGBTQ students in recognition and celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month.
  • The Best Colleges for LGBTQ Students ranking recognizes those schools who have established the highest standards for inclusive, educational environments across the United States.
  • Several prominent schools made this year's Best Colleges for LGBTQ Students list, with the University of Washington ranked as the top college for LGBTQ students in the nation.
  • You can view the 2019 Best Colleges for LGBTQ Students ranking at: https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/best-colleges-for-lgbt-students/
    You can view the 2019 Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges By State ranking at: https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-lgbtq-friendly-colleges-by-state/

BestColleges Announces the Nation's Best Online Colleges of 2019

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
College and university rankings, Online degree

SEATTLE, May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BestColleges, a leading provider of independent college rankings, planning resources, and higher education research, has announced the 2019 Best Online Colleges ranking to help prospective students and their families research the top online education institutions in the nation.

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  • SEATTLE, May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BestColleges, a leading provider of independent college rankings, planning resources, and higher education research, has announced the 2019 Best Online Colleges ranking to help prospective students and their families research the top online education institutions in the nation.
  • Of the over 2,100 accredited, nonprofit colleges and universities that offer online degree programs nationwide, just 50 schools, or approximately 2.4%, made this year's list.
  • The University of Florida and the University of Central Florida again ranked in the top two spots for online colleges respectively.
  • Additionally, BestColleges included new institutional and program-level data collected from a proprietary survey of schools offering online bachelor's programs.

First-Generation Students Are Determined Learners, Though Still Under-Supported by Colleges

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Education, Learning, Pedagogy, Educational psychology, Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship, Peer learning, Peer mentoring, Culturally relevant teaching

First-generation students make up roughly one-third of all college students and contribute to a diverse learning environment.

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  • First-generation students make up roughly one-third of all college students and contribute to a diverse learning environment.
  • With a focus on career outcomes, these students have immense pressure to succeed and are often more determined than their student peers to reach their goals.
  • The cross-section of first-gen students offers diverse, new points of view not found in more homogenous groups of students."
  • First-generation students need mentoring from other first-generation students or professionals that can help them see that they too can be successful."