Underrepresented Group Issues

Why College Admissions Are Unfair

By Anoi Hindle / 02/19/2025

Let’s start by addressing the elephant in the room: College Admissions are unfair. Yep, we said it. In this article, we will outline some of the historical reasons for that, and also describe ways in which you (and all students) can submit your strongest applications within this context. This Article Will Discuss The Following: Imagine…

Understanding the Common Black College Application (CBCA)

By Marisa Herrera / 06/14/2024

The Common Black College Application (CBCA) is a one-stop shop for African American students seeking to attend historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The CBCA streamlines the college application process by allowing students to submit one application to multiple HBCUs, thus saving time and effort. Recruiting talented students The CBCA helps provide a broader pool…

How does race affect college admissions?

By Solomon Team / 10/05/2022

Each year, conversations surrounding race in college admissions enter the news cycle. Are certain demographics held to a higher standard? Are your children at risk of automatically being rejected? Are students earning their spots in the top colleges? In this article, we will discuss the history of race in college admissions and why race is…

Ways in Which the Education System Constructs Gender Inequalities

By Solomon Team / 08/09/2022

Education in all its forms is one of the greatest contributors to our socialization. From the youngest age that we start school, we are learning about ourselves as much as we are learning the curricula. Children as young as four years old start to realize and actualize their gender (WATERFORD). As they continue to grow…