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's The federal government has changed the rules for foreign students studying STEM subjects. The old rule permitted students to remain in the U.S. for 12 months after graduation. In addition, those studying STEM subjects were permitted to apply for a 17-month extension. The new rule extends the extension to 24 months. Plus, the student can apply for these extensions twice. The student can apply for an extension after obtaining a bachelor's degree and again after obtaining a master’s degree. This is an important change, that should help draw the finest talent from around the world. However, was that the reason behind the change?
The debate is did the administration change a program designed to help students gain an education and internship experience into one to allow an increase in the number of foreign workers without changing H-1B quotas. H-1B limits are set by Congress. Did the president circumvent Congress? What do you think? Please add your thoughts. Another school year is nearing its end. For many student athletes with aspirations of athletic scholarships and competing on a collegiate level their suddenly faced with the realization their not academically eligible. Those who are properly advised or informed can avoid this dilemma. How can a student athlete avoid this problem?
One would hope students are being properly advise so they can prepare or start planning their academic schedule as soon as possible. However, remember in the end the student is preparing for the roles and responsibilities of young adults. Translated it is their responsibility to be informed. In recent years the NCAA have revised their standards, which can be found in the chart below. One quick glance and a student or parent will realize to meet the standards, they need to begin preparing at the earliest possible moment. A student that waits to prepare academically will often find they will run out of time and often will lose a year or more of eligibility just to play catch up with the standards. Division I: 16 Core Courses Division II: 14 Core Courses (if enrolling prior to August 1, 2013) 16 Core Courses (if enrolling on or after August 1, 2013) 4 years of English 3 years of English 3 years of math (algebra 1 or higher level) 2 years of math (algebra 1 or higher level) 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered) 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered) 1 extra year of English, math, or science 2 extra years of English, math or science; 3 extra years if enrolling on or after August 1, 2013 2 years of social science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional core courses (from any category above, or in a foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy) 3 years of additional core courses (from any category above, or in a foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy); 4 extra years if enrolling on or after August 1, 2013 In addition, to the above standards a student is required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a combined minimum SAT score of 820 or sum ACT score of 68. Naturally, one will find many colleges will have an even higher standard just to be accepted for enrollment within their institution. So do not go through high school expecting to do the bare minimum standard and still be accepted into any top tier program. More can be found on this subject at: https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/prepare/athletes/ncaa If the above link fails to work please copy and paste the address. The information with this post is for informational purposes only please speak to your academic adviser. and/or college representative. Plus, be aware that non-NCAA institutions may have different standards and students should check with the appropriate websites for more information. Government mandates do they work? I am going to debate that question on how the new federal law mandating instate tuition has affected veterans. Before this law took effect in-state tuition was a matter of choice made by individual states and many institutions of learning. Prior to this law taking effect many states and colleges offered in-state tuition to all veterans regardless if they had veteran education benefits or not. Yes, there were places that did not offer that option, but if veterans/students did the proper research one would have found many fine colleges that offered the benefit. How has this changed with the new law? Let’s first take a look at the law:
These requirements ensure our nation’s recently discharged Veterans, and their eligible family members, will not bear the cost of out-of-state charges while using their well-deserved education benefits
On first glance this seems helpful to all veterans. However, upon closer examination one realizes this law helps the government more than veterans. Remember, before the change many places already offered in-state tuition to all veterans regardless of whether they had benefits or not. Patriotic states and schools along with a competitive free market had made it cheaper for all veterans willing to do the research to attend school. Now most of the states and colleges that had offered this benefit have changed their guidelines. Consequently, many veterans who served prior to 9/11 and/or are paying for their education out of their own pocket no longer receive this benefit. What do you think of these changes please add your thoughts. I have heard many people including academic and enrollment advisors say accreditation is just letters on a form. While in some circumstances it might not matter, it can be a deciding factor on which graduate schools you can attend, whether you will qualify for some forms of education financing, and possible employment opportunities. So if a academic recruiter says accreditation is just letters let that be a red flag or reminder they are representing the schools best interest not yours.
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