Planning to travel to the US for studies? Getting a US Student Visa might take you 15 months
Getting a US student visa continues to be the biggest concern. The wait times for getting an appointment for a US Visa are in the range of 400+ days for students and about 800 days for visitor visas. Concerns were raised by External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar in his recent meeting with Blinken.
Here’s what happened when 3 colleges, including the University of Pennsylvania, went test-optional
Over 1,800 four-year institutions do not require SAT and ACT for fall 2023, according to data presented at an admissions conference last week. The University of Pennsylvania saw a 34% increase in applications in 2020-21, the first year it piloted test-optional policies.
To know more - https://www.highereddive.com/news/heres-what-happened-when-3-colleges-including-the-university-of-pennsylva/632700/
83% of Indian students believe foreign degrees land them better jobs: Study Finds
Overseas education continues to be popular with the middle-class segment, the largest of the Indian population. Nearly 83% of Indian students believe an overseas degree will enhance their prospects of securing better jobs and provide an edge over the competition, according to a study.
The Leap-Ipsos Strategy Study Abroad Outlook Report unveiled on Tuesday said 57% of Indian middle-class households – income between ₹3 and ₹10 lakh – are inclined towards spending on overseas education.
To know more - https://www.thehindu.com/education/83-indian-students-believe-foreign-degrees-land-them-better-jobs-study/article65942452.ece
In a new book, professor highlights failures of ‘colorblind’ policies in higher education | UCLA
Education professor Gary Orfield’s latest book, “The Walls Around Opportunity: The Failure of Colorblind Policy for Higher Education” — calls for race-conscious policies that can open the doors to educational opportunity for all, and sets forth ideas for changes that result in meaningful gains for systems of education and the people these systems serve. Calls his book, “a reaction to a crisis in educational and civil rights equity in our country,”
To know more - https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/gary-orfield-book-shortcomings-of-colorblind-educational-policy
Application period has begun for National Honor Society Scholarships
The National Honor Society has started accepting applications for its 2023 NHS Scholarship program, supported by the society’s parent organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, which will award $2 million to 600 outstanding high school seniors.
US Consulate General Launches Campaign Promoting US Higher Education
United States Consulate, General Karen Grissette welcomed education partners, stakeholders, and special guests to her residence to develop education partnerships in support of the Consulate’s upcoming Study with “US” campaign Wednesday evening.
The U.S. Consulate built support for the upcoming launch of its Study with “US” (#StudyWithUS) campaign in Bermuda to reinforce educational ties with Bermuda.
To know more - https://bm.usconsulate.gov/u-s-consulate-general-launches-campaign-promoting-u-s-higher-education/
Most students think UK universities protect free speech, survey finds
An analysis, by KCL’s Policy Institute, found that 65% of students agreed that “free speech and robust debate are well protected in my university”, a higher proportion than the 63% who felt that way in a survey three years ago.
Bobby Duffy, the director of KCL’s Policy Institute, said the surveys showed a “large majority” of students thought universities were protecting free speech, at the same time as increasing minorities of students felt it was under threat.
To know more - https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/sep/29/most-students-think-uk-universities-protect-free-speech-survey-finds
As many as 57% of Indian middle-class students wish to study abroad
According to the Leap-IpsosStrategy3 Study Abroad Outlook report, more than 57% of Indian middle-class families with a household income of Rs 3-10 lakh are willing to spend on education abroad. The report further gives a critical insight into how foreign education has become popular with the largest segment of the Indian population.
To know more - https://newswaali.com/as-many-as-57-of-indian-middle-class-students-wish-to-study-abroad-information-from-the-report-news-waali/
Indian and Nepali students shine in prestigious Victorian International Education Awards
The international student awards recognize and showcase exceptional Victorian international students and alumni who champion international education in Victoria and across the globe. Three Indian and one Nepali international student has been named as finalists in the prestigious awards.
To know more - https://www.theaustraliatoday.com.au/indian-and-nepali-students-shine-in-prestigious-victorian-international-education-awards/
How much time do kids spend in school? It depends on where they live
According to new research provided exclusively to USA TODAY, students’ allocated learning time can differ by nearly 200 hours a year depending on where they live in the country. The study, by Brown University’s Matthew Kraft and Stanford University’s Sarah Novicoff, found that the typical K-12 public school in the U.S. is in session for 6.87 hours per day and 178.71 days per school year, for a total of 1,227 hours per year.
To know more - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/09/28/4-day-school-week-texas-study/10427316002/?gnt-cfr=1
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