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Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.

Senior Higher Education Analyst
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  • Admissions
  • Athletics
  • Rankings
  • History of higher education
  • Fundraising and alumni relations
  • University leadership
  • College public relations and marketing
Academic Cap Education
  • Ed.M. and Ed.D. Higher Education, Harvard University
  • B.A. American History, University of Pennsylvania
Globe Affiliations
Writing Instructor, Johns Hopkins University

Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D., is a senior writer and higher education analyst 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.

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Read Mark's Latest Articles

Who Really Benefits From Early Decision in College Admissions?

July 15, 2022
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7 Challenges Threatening the Future of Higher Education

March 11, 2024
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6 Challenges Facing Harvard’s Next President

June 23, 2022
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Erasing the Community College Stigma

June 14, 2022
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Is Student Loan Forgiveness a Good Idea?

June 8, 2022
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