In an annual tradition at the Pratt Institute, first-year students will get to know one another while walking from their campus across the Brooklyn Bridge.
President Donald Trump is attempting to reshape college admissions according to his definition of merit, with an emphasis on test scores and a blind eye toward diversity.
Harvey Mudd College arranged for summer job shadows in students’ hometowns, making career exploration opportunities more readily available for underprivileged students. Job shadows are one way to give students a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations and undertakings of a particular role or industry, giving them a deeper perspective than an informational interview or job description may provide. However, opportunities to engage in career exploration experiences can be limited, particularly for lower-level students.