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February 11th 2021: Affirmative Action; Financial Aid Awards; Too Late to Apply?

There have been a few recent court cases related to the use of affirmative action in college admissions. But what is affirmative action in this case, and how is it really used in admissions? Jamiere Abney, Coordinator of Outreach for Opportunity & Inclusion at Colgate University joins us to share more. If you’re worried that it’s too late to apply to college this year, you’re in luck—it’s definitely not! We have advice and information on your options. Finally, in part one of a two-part series, we’re talking all things financial aid award letters, including and especially, how to decipher the i

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Joy Biscornt got her first taste of college admissions as a tour guide, student panelist, and workstudy while an undergraduate at Lafayette College. After receiving a BS in Civil Engineering, she worked as an engineer in the areas of construction and environmental quality. Joy brings a wealth of experience in domestic and international admissions with her, having spent most of her career in the admissions profession. She oversaw the scholarship program at her alma mater, and coordinated the international admission process at Boston College. Joy left admissions to become the Associate Director of College Counseling at Castilleja School in Palo Alto, CA. With a move to the Midwest, Joy returne

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Chrissy Foran

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Jamiere Abney

Jamiere Abney is Associate Dean of Admission and Coordinator of Outreach for Opportunity & Inclusion at Colgate University. He leads diversity and equity recruitment strategies for the university. Abney has re-focused staff training to immerse equity across the recruitment and evaluation process. Through his leadership, Colgate enrolled its most diverse first-year class in its 200 year history in the fall of 2020. Jamiere is a 2012 graduate of Willamette University where he studied psychology and was a decorated four-year member of the football program. Jamiere returned to his alma mater to join the admission staff in 2014. As a first-generation college graduate, Jamiere has sought opportun

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https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2430/getting-in-a-college-coach-conversation 25/04/2024 01:00 25/04/2024 02:00 Getting In: A College Coach Conversation https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2430/getting-in-a-college-coach-conversation There have been a few recent court cases related to the use of affirmative action in college admissions. But what is affirmative action in this case, and how is it really used in admissions? Jamiere Abney, Coordinator of Outreach for Opportunity & Inclusion at Colgate University joins us to share more. If you’re worried that it’s too late to apply to college this year, you’re in luck—it’s definitely not! We have advice and information on your options. Finally, in part one of a two-part series, we’re talking all things financial aid award letters, including and especially, how to decipher the information. VoiceAmerica | Talk Radio | Online Talk Radio studio@voiceamerica.com false DD/MM/YYYY

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