Khadijah Williams grew up with her mother and younger sister, moving in and out of homeless shelters in the Los Angeles area for most of her childhood. She attended 12 schools in 12 years, but somehow managed to show that she was a gifted student. She worked through typical problems that people on the street have to deal with – pimps, prostitutes and drug dealers – and used that experience to learn how to keep good habits and find mentors. After her mother and sister disappeared from the homeless shelter one night, Khadijah went to stay with the Londons for the rest of her 12th grade year. They pushed her to apply to Harvard, and finally she was accepted. Read more… continue reading...
Harvard University is the country’s oldest, wealthiest and most selective university. Now it’s back on top of the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, claiming sole possession of the No. 1 spot for the first time in 12 years. continue reading...
PHOENIX, AZ–(Marketwire - February 7, 2008) - Minority students are taking advantage of affordable education options in increasing numbers, with minority college enrollment up overall and especially at schools with the smallest tuition increases, according to a recent report by the Government Accountability Office. With student debt levels mounting for college students in general, enrollment in these less costly two-year public schools, where tuition hikes have been the smallest, could help minimize the need for student loans.
As a college education has become increasingly imperative in the job market, with 90% of the fastest growing jobs in the U.S. requiring some level of postsecondary education, more students are flocking to colleges across the country. continue reading...
