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What Is Northwestern Known For? All You Need to Know

AdmissionSight

Northwestern University is known for its rigorous academics, particularly in undergraduate education, and its strong graduate programs in law, medicine, and business. Founded in 1851, this prestigious private research university in Evanston, Illinois has a long and distinguished history of academic excellence. for the Class of 2028.

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Have you considered taking a year off after high school?

Humbach Education Consulting

In the United States, that number is closer to 1 percent, according to the nonprofit Higher Education Research Institute. Researchers even argued that their 2007 survey of 338 gap year students showed that taking a break helped students focus on what they were going to do after college. Why even consider a gap? Myth: A gap is exotic.

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Have you considered taking a year off after high school?

Humbach Education Consulting

In the United States, that number is closer to 1 percent, according to the nonprofit Higher Education Research Institute. Researchers even argued that their 2007 survey of 338 gap year students showed that taking a break helped students focus on what they were going to do after college. Why even consider a gap? Myth: A gap is exotic.

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Test-Optional Admissions: A Deeper Look

Discovery College Consulting

The list of colleges with that policy includes those in the University of California and California State systems and only a few private schools. Some test-optional colleges state that students are strongly encouraged to submit scores, but that their applications will be considered complete without those scores.

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Medical Schools in New York: How to Get In (2024)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Despite being the fourth-most populous state in the country, New York has the largest number of medical schools of any state (18), beating out the 16 medical schools in California , 15 medical schools in Texas , and 10 medical schools in Florida. Which are the best medical schools in New York? Your guide is on its way.

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Wake Forest Introduces Exclusive Early Action (EEA)

Admissions.Blog

On June 29, the day when The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that race can’t be a factor in admissions decisions , Wake Forest University’s President Susan R. Yet, that’s exactly what Wake Forest is doing while promoting its new Early Action admissions option as a tool to promote inclusivity.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

A 2007 survey from the Association on Higher Education and Disability reported that just 28% of students with learning disabilities graduate from college. Nearly every week a student or two will ask me if they should disclose learning differences on the college application. This is a tough call. What’s in it for my student?