Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.
Expertise
- Admissions
- Athletics
- Rankings
- History of higher education
- Fundraising and alumni relations
- University leadership
- College public relations and marketing
Education
- Ed.M. and Ed.D. Higher Education, Harvard University
- B.A. American History, University of Pennsylvania
Affiliations
- Writing Instructor, Johns Hopkins University
Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D., is a senior writer with BestColleges. He has 30 years of experience in higher education as a university administrator and faculty member and teaches writing at Johns Hopkins University. A former columnist for The Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed, Mark has written articles, essays, and op-eds for dozens of publications, including The New York Times Magazine.
Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in American history from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree and doctorate in higher education from Harvard University.
Read Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.'s Latest Articles
Is Test-Optional College Admissions a DEI Policy?
A new study suggests the Department of Education's warning against the use of test-optional policies to bolster student diversity may be misguided.
March 11, 2025
Can College Application Essays Still Discuss Race?
A new "Dear Colleague" letter from the Education Department further clouds discussions of race in college application essays.
March 10, 2025
Best Online Master's in Counseling Programs of 2025
Earning your master's in counseling online can prepare you for a rewarding career in a high-demand field. Discover which programs are best for you.
February 28, 2025
Trump Administration Aims to Ban Affirmative Action at Military Academies
The Trump administration seeks to eliminate racial preferences in admissions at the nation's military academies despite recent court rulings to the contrary.
February 28, 2025
Penn Reinstates Standardized Testing
Aiming for more transparency, the University of Pennsylvania becomes the latest Ivy League school to require applicants to submit the SAT or ACT.
February 27, 2025
