Posts by Trevor Mizrahi

An Ivy League School Announces Its First AI Degree

Applying AI Ethics Is Crucial As Bias In Algorithmic Decision-Making Causes Large Language Models To Lack Transparency. Carnegie Mellon and Purdue University Also Offer Bachelor’s Degrees In Artificial Intelligence.https://qz.com/university-pennsylvania-first-ai-undergraduate-degree-1851252210

Record Applications Received At Cal State Crown Jewel

A New Record Number Of Applications Received At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. 5.5% Increase Over Last Year’s Volume And 12% Above 2022. They Plan To Expand Student Housing Over The Next Decade To Offer An Additional 3,000 Beds. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/cal-poly-slo-applications-soar-to-another-new-record/ar-BB1hZVE7

New Learning Techniques Using AI Is Starting A Revolution In Higher Education

Artificial Intelligence Collaborating With Universities – The Evolution Of Learning Is Here. ASU Is Leading In This Innovation, Resulting In $340 Million In Active Awards. The Aim Is To Revolutionize Educational Techniques, Aiding Scholarly Research And Boosting Administrative Efficiency. https://news.asu.edu/20240118-university-news-new-collaboration-openai-charts-future-ai-higher-education

FAFSA Made Corrections To Their Big Mistake

The initial rollout of the form included calculations that were using pre-inflation dollars. This puts everyone at a disadvantage when the Department of Education determines the Student Aid Index for the family by qualifying for less free money. Today they announced that the tables have been updated to reflect the current value of the dollar.…

Ivy-Plus Colleges Make It Easier For Wealthy Families

They Know Wealthy Students Will Contribute More To Their Revenue. So Are Ivy-Plus Institutions Really Graduating The Best And Brightest? If You Aren’t Wealthy, Extracurricular Activities Are Scored Differently In The Admissions Review.CONSIDER: Don’t Apply For Financial Aid Freshman Year. BUT, Once You Are Accepted – You Should Apply For All The Grants You Can…

Computer Science Is No Longer The Safe Bet

Coding Will Be Just A Tool. https://www.educative.io/blog/is-computer-science-major-worth-it The Future, Lead By System Architects, Focus On Problem Solving And Logic Skills That Underpin Every Programming Language. https://www.theatlantic.comhttps://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/09/computer-science-degree-value-generative-ai-age/675452/

Negotiate This Year To Improve Your Scholarship Offers

Because the rules are changing and siblings in college will not help the family the same way it has in the past, you are advised to take additional steps to secure the most aid available. This idea may seem like you are taking a big leap but this is going to be par for the…

Delays To The FAFSA

It Will Take Weeks For Colleges To Upload FAFSA Info – Delaying Award Offers. Faculty Will Be Under Pressure To Produce Offers Quickly To Retain Applicant Interest. https://www.ncan.org/news/657885/2024-25-FAFSA-To-Launch-by-December-31-But-Challenges-Remain.htm

Common Application Essay Tip

COMMON APP ESSAY TIP: Sometimes The Smallest Moments Can Provide A Wonderful Essay Topic. Think About What You Do Everyday That Is Special Unto You. The Story Should Be 20% Of The Essay And The Rest Of It Should Be What You Learned From That Moment And How It Has Shaped Who You Are Today…