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Dept of Education staff cuts spark worry for incoming college students. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education has recently announced significant staff cuts, leaving many concerned about the future of college admissions and financial aid for incoming students. With the department's workforce halved earlier this month, fears are mounting over how these reductions will impact the millions of students relying on federal assistance for higher education.Faith Sandler, Executive Director of The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, expressed deep concern about the potential consequences. "It was immediately upsetting and in ways that are potentially pretty dangerous for young people and their families as they’re planning for a future," she said. As uncertainty looms, experts warn that thes...

President Donald Trump DOE's new stance threatens test-optional policies at 2,100+ US colleges. (The New York Times) The US Department of Education (DOE) has raised concerns about the growing number of colleges adopting test-optional admissions policies. More than 2,100 institutions have adopted such policies, with many doing so in response to disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the DOE's recent stance could lead to a significant shift, with the possibility of standardized testing being reintroduced as a requirement for admission.In a recent letter issued to colleges, the DOE warned that schools might face consequences, including a potential loss of federal funding, if they continue to use race-conscious admission policies. The letter suggested that eliminating standardiz...

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Dept of Education staff cuts raise alarms for college-bound students – The Times of India

Will standardized testing make a comeback? Trump DOE threatens to investigate 2,100+ test-optional colleges – The Times of India