The walls of academia have always seemed distant and distinct from the corridors of political power. But even the ivory tower isn’t safe during periods of dramatic societal change. Amy and Mike invited educator Dominique Padurano to explore how political changes are shaping higher education.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

1. What have been some events that have catalyzed change in higher education during the past two years?  

2. What could be the biggest changes to US colleges and universities in the coming months?

3. What impact have these developments had on international students?

4. What are some academic considerations that families need to think about when building college lists now?

5. What are some social and cultural items families might want to consider when building college lists now?

MEET OUR GUEST

Dominique Padurano has been helping students achieve their academic dreams for 27 years.  After teaching history and Social Studies full-time at several elite New York high schools, she founded Crimson Coaching in 2014 to work one-on-one with students prepping for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT; striving to master academic content and skills in high school; and applying to college and scholarships. “Dr. P.,” as her students call her, does 98% of Crimson Coaching’s tutoring and coaching herself. She’s also an adjunct professor of Historical Studies at Empire State University, part of the State University of New York. Currently, Dominique’s at work on a how-to book tentatively titled, Writing College Essays That Work.

Dominique appeared on the podcast in episode 373 to discuss Small Group Classes Vs 1-1 Tutoring for SAT & ACT Prep and in episode 513 to discuss Diversity And The College Essay.

Find Dominique at Facebook, LinkedIn, and [email protected].

LINKS

Fulbright scholarship board resigns amid 'unlawful' federal funding rollback

As Crises Grip Colleges, More Students Than Ever Are Set to Enroll

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act in Light of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (PDF)

Find Your Representative

Contacting U.S. Senators

Liam Knox | Inside Higher Ed

Navigating School and College Selection in Tumultuous Political Times

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