Spark Admissions

MAY 10, 2023

Although the term comes up most often these days in the context of college admissions in the United States, affirmative action has been around since the 1960s and has affected a wide range of laws and policies. As of May 2023, there are major legal cases in front of the U.S. What Is Affirmative Action?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2024

this year, led by gains in California applications, which compensated for a decline in out-of-state applications. this year, led by gains in California applications, which compensated for a decline in out-of-state applications. After all, knowledge is power. Applications to the UCs were up by 1.4%

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Alternate learning pathways: Almost half (47%) of 18-30-year-olds who have never attended college, or who have stopped out, say they have taken or are currently taking classes via YouTube, and approximately one-quarter have taken or are currently enrolled in courses to receive a license (25%) or to receive a verified certificate (22%).

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BestColleges

JANUARY 27, 2023

Now consider birthrates during the Great Recession, which began in 2008. The number of kids born between 2008 and 2011 plummeted dramatically. One New York construction company is offering kids fresh out of high school $47 an hour following an apprenticeship. Admissions scandals amid cries of opaqueness. So do IBM and Meta.

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Discovery College Consulting

MAY 8, 2024

Much of this increase is due to a drop in funding from states following the 2008 financial crisis. declines in state and local funding. declines in state and local funding. In a segment on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver ,* the former head of Louisiana State University, F. This fall, it’s expected to be $93,666.

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BestColleges

MAY 3, 2023

3] Check Roughly 93% of Asian college students were first- or second-generation immigrants as of 2007-2008. [4] 3] Check Roughly 93% of Asian college students were first- or second-generation immigrants as of 2007-2008. [4] 1] Check Over half of Laotians (56%), Cambodians (55%), Burmese (65%), and Bhutanese (75%) in the U.S.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

News & World Report , Vanderbilt stands out as one of the most prestigious universities in the nation. Considering Vanderbilt University? More than just sipping sweet tea in Nashville or living the Southern dream, Vanderbilt has built a reputation for offering top-tier academic programs. Ranked #18 in the U.S. Want proof of its impact?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 16, 2025

They shared a love for classical literature and wanted a social club that stood out from the rest on campus. Harvard University is famous for its academic brilliance, but it also has a mysterious side, thanks to its secretive “ Final Clubs.” ” One of the most well-known of these is the Porcellian Club. That groupRobert B.

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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

Legacy admissions has been highly criticized in recent years, though only a few elite colleges have jettisoned the practice. The recent Supreme Court decision to ban race-conscious admissions has reinvigorated debates around legacy admissions. We might soon see more universities abandon legacy preferences in the face of growing public pressure.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 5, 2023

Every state except Wyoming has a 529 plan. [4]. Five states account for almost half (48%) of the money saved in 529 plans in the entire U.S. [5]. 529 Balances by State. 529 Balances by State. Data Summary. Check Circle. In 2018, 56% of parents surveyed reported saving for their children's college. [1]. Check Circle.

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BestColleges

JUNE 5, 2024

That's what a team of researchers at Bain & Company set out to determine. And it examined earnings 10 years out for cohorts entering in 2008 and 2009. At the other end of the spectrum lie Chicago State University for earnings ($43,759) and Mississippi Valley State University for graduation rate (27.1%).

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 31, 2024

percent early acceptance rate, the lowest in history since adopting its current non-binding early admissions model for the Class of 2008. Harvard Magazine states, “Of the admitted cohort, 15.5 TOP 10 EARLY ADMISSIONS TRENDS: CLASS OF 2028 1. Yale , for instance, had a 9.02 percent last year.” percent last year.”

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2023

Noetic Learning Math Contest The Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC) is an annual math competition for elementary and middle school students in the United States. Ho Son, the founder of the NLMC, was born in South Korea and moved to the United States when he was 14 years old. What is the history of the Noetic Learning Math Contest?

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BestColleges

JUNE 16, 2023

They say everything's bigger in Texas, but when it comes to college mascots, they're weirder in the Lone Star state. Dustdevil — Texas A&M International University Since 2008, Dusty the Dustdevil has been whirling behind fans at TAMIU. So what's with the name? Comet spelled backward is Temoc. Featured Online Programs 4.

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Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

iStock NACAC, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and several other organizations, is carefully exploring admission policies and practices in an increasingly test-optional or test-free environment. EqRC is studying the implications of equity in admission for historically excluded populations.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

International students, especially from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and India are increasingly enrolling at community colleges before finishing their bachelor’s degrees in the United States. Caving in Waitomo, New Zealand. Note: this post is for External Transfers who are not UT students. Many transfer students are nontraditional.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 18, 2024

Similarly, in Michigan, after the adoption of Proposition 2 in 2005, Michigan Law School saw its enrollment of those minority student populations decline from 17% to 9% by 2008. "It Minority enrollments at both law and medical schools have increased in recent years. That's the good news. The bad news?

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Brown's reputation as a prestigious institution is long: It's the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. However, students who qualify for scholarships and other types of financial aid can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Brown is known for its academic value and world-class research.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2023

Data Summary Check UCLA men's basketball and UConn women's basketball have each taken home 11 championship trophies, securing their positions as top winners in college basketball history. [1] 1] , [2] Check Since 1982, Tennessee women's basketball has appeared in every single March Madness tournament except for one. [3] 8] Sound familiar?

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Great College Advice

JUNE 26, 2023

Nevermind that the drop-out rate from STEM majors is very high, especially at large universities. Nevermind that the drop-out rate from STEM majors is very high, especially at large universities. There are lots of famous graduates of liberal arts colleges. The liberal arts seem to be getting a bad rap these days. Former U.S.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

If the odds of admission aren’t daunting enough, the USCF secondary application gives its applicants the opportunity to answer only three cut-and-dry essay prompts, making it potentially tough for an applicant to stand out in today’s hyper-competitive admissions landscape. I am beyond thrilled. I'm gushing, but I'm just so excited!"

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EAB

APRIL 14, 2023

Even more impressively, there has been a 4% improvement in completion rates when compared to the fall 2008 cohort. 9% increase in six-year completion rates for students who started in fall 2015 compared to fall 2016. 9% increase in six-year completion rates for students who started in fall 2015 compared to fall 2016.

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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 13, 2020

Of course, in the United States, we have a very different higher education model, one that allows students to explore, test the waters, figure out what they like and then pursue that major. They are currently between four and 24 years of age with the US population approaching 74 million. Prestige is not coveted.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Member Spotlight: Dominque Harrison, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (NC) Hot Topics Quick Minute: SACAC opportunities Guess who’s on LinkedIn? Volume 23, Issue 2 – December 2023 Guess who’s on LinkedIn? Why LinkedIn? A: I’ve been in this role for one year.

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Admissions Madness

JUNE 4, 2022

Initially, they were created to reduce stress for students who would find out their decision in the fall and could close their application process. Early Decision (ED) differs from Early Action (EA) or Priority deadlines because students may only apply to a single ED school. The first early admissions deadlines arose in the 1950s.

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The Thoughtful College Search

MAY 2, 2022

One is the decision by the University of California and Cal State systems to no longer use test scores in their admission processes. One is the decision by the University of California and Cal State systems to no longer use test scores in their admission processes. Is the same true of MIT? We may soon have an answer to that question.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Our tips from admitted students and admissions experts can help you stand out. GPA out of a 4.0 How can you stand out? Master the Stanford Essay Selective colleges all require admission essays , but Stanford stands out with its Stanford Questions — a series of 50-word questions and 100-250-word short essays.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 9, 2023

We reached out to each other, and to our allies, and we mobilized across communities to make change, to benefit and include everyone in society.” Sherilynn Ifill, 2015 NYU Commencement Address This one, as stated, is also very similar to the first one. As they love to say, the city is your campus! So we did what we do best.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Founded in 1831 with an intentional global focus, NYU is the perfect school for students who want creativity, expression, and innovation to be at the forefront of their education. The cross-cultural mission of NYU is demonstrated in multiple ways. In the classroom, NYU students learn from esteemed researchers and thinkers who shape society.

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Admissions Village

JULY 5, 2023

It’s worth noting that nine states - California (1996), Washington (1998), Florida (1999), Michigan (2006), Nebraska (2008), Arizona (2010), New Hampshire (2012), Oklahoma (2012), and Idaho (2020) – already had bans on affirmative action in place. So what does the end of race-conscious admissions mean for college admissions?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 29, 2023

Unfortunately, California med school admissions are also incredibly difficult due to schools’ competitive stats, the large state population, and the massive number of applications each program receives. This might leave you wondering how anyone manages to get into one of California’s 16 medical schools. Your guide is on its way.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Maxing out the federal, state, and university aid given to me, I was able to attend undergrad pretty much loan-free. Adding to this stress was the fact that I was the first in my family to attend a university — so my parents were just as lost in the process as I was.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 25, 2023

Get our free 102-page guide: Get Into Medical School: 6 Practical Lessons to Stand Out and Earn Your White Coat First Name Last Name Email Address send me the guide 100% privacy. In-state applicants enjoyed higher interview rates at all allopathic medical schools in Pennsylvania, with the exception of the University of Pennsylvania.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 11, 2023

While state legislatures continue to debate gun policy, there's no denying the frequency of school shootings in the U.S. While state legislatures continue to debate gun policy, there's no denying the frequency of school shootings in the U.S. 1970: Kent State University. 1976: California State University. 1] , [2] , [3].

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BestColleges

MARCH 29, 2023

This report shares statistics about students with disabilities in higher education to better understand the prevalence of disabilities and the state of disability inclusion on college campuses. Data Summary Check Nearly 1 in 5 undergraduate college students reported having a disability in 2015-2016. [1] 24.8%) has a disability. [5]

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

JUNE 13, 2023

While we have our work cut out for us, I have hope that within this association we can continue to support and live out our values. While we have our work cut out for us, I have hope that within this association we can continue to support and live out our values.

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