Decoding Higher Ed provides a comprehensive guide to the basics of the college admissions, selection and enrollment processes while specifically focusing on issues unique to first-generation students, students of color, low-income students, and underrepresented students. This module features submissions by students, faculty, and academics on their journey to and through college. Readers will have a glimpse into the challenges, struggles, and successes of those who chose to pursue higher education.
Letters of recommendation are important. From someone who’s worked in and around selection committees, let me tell you why! For the sake of illustration, let’s say you’ve decided to apply to graduate school. Congrats, that’s an exciting choice! It’s time to assemble...