NYU acceptance rate drops to 7.7% for class of 2029
NYU’s acceptance rate dropped to 7.7% for the 2024-25 admissions cycle, the lowest ever recorded at the university’s New York campus. Newly admitted students were selected from a pool of over 120,000 applicants — the highest number of applicants received by any private university. The College of Arts & Science, the Stern School of Business and the Rory Meyers College of Nursing all saw acceptance rates of less than 5%. The university also saw a new record for the largest early decision applicant pool in its history, considering over 25,000 applications — a 10% uptick from last year. Students entering the class of 2029 come from 128 countries, 50 states…
How To Apply Color Psychology To Enhance eLearning Design
How can you improve eLearning design using color psychology? Explore the principles of using color in learning and discover 5 practical tips you can implement to improve learning outcomes. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Top 5 Instructional Designer Superpowers
Discover the top 5 superpowers that make Instructional Designers essential for creating engaging, effective, and innovative learning experiences. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Using Connectivism Learning Theory To Foster An Online Learning Community
What is the relationship between online learning communities and connectivism learning theory? Read on to learn how to promote collaboration. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
eBook Launch: 10 High-Impact Learning Case Studies
This eBook delves into 10 L&D case studies that illustrate how the right training initiatives can help businesses achieve long-term success. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Effective Strategies For Designing Mobile-First eLearning Courses To Ensure Success
This article delves into essential strategies for successful custom eLearning development, focusing on mobile-first design, LMS course creation, and overall e-learning development. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Over 3 million applicants’ data leaked on NYU’s website
A hacker took over NYU’s website for at least two hours Saturday morning to expose over 3 million applicants’ names, test scores, majors and zip codes, as well as information related to family members and financial aid dating back to at least 1989. The university’s website was restored at around noon. The hacked page displayed three charts with what the group claims to be NYU’s average admitted SAT scores, ACT scores and GPAs for the 2024-25 admissions cycle. The group argued that despite the Supreme Court’s takedown of affirmative action in 2023, “NYU continued anyway,” showing that the average admitted test scores and GPAs for Asian and white applicants were…
AI-Powered Instructional Design: A Practical Guide To Staying Ahead
Instructional Designers can harness AI to streamline content creation, enhance learner engagement, and improve efficiency. This article offers practical strategies for integrating AI into Instructional Design. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
NYU advises international students to stay in US following Trump travel ban
NYU leadership warned international students and faculty to avoid “non-essential travel” over spring break in a Thursday email following the Trump administration’s travel ban that targets the citizens of 43 countries. Jason Pina, the senior vice president for university life, and Sherif Barsoum, associate vice president of global services, wrote in the email that they had spoken with international students and faculty from countries currently facing restrictions and advised them to refrain from travel until policy implications for student visas are clarified. “While we are not extending that same guidance to our entire international community, we would suggest that if you are uneasy or have some hesitancy about international travel…
7 Online Resources To Help You Spring Clean Your L&D Programs
These online resources can help you tidy up your L&D strategy, evaluate your tech stack, and make the most of thought leader insights. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
