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It’s Not You, It’s Them

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This has allowed colleges to reach out to more underserved populations both domestically and internationally. At this time of year, social media overflows with posts of X kid with XY stats who did not get into Z college. Ivy Day is filled with disappointment because, hello, the HUGE majority of kids do not get accepted to these colleges.

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How Did We Get Here? - Part 3

Admissions Village

Just 4% of their member colleges in 2022-23 mandated admission test scores, down from 55% in 2019-20.” • In recent weeks, Columbia University, Vassar College, and all of the State Universities of New York (SUNYs) have announced that they will be permanently test-optional. What can we say about test-optional admissions policies today?

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How Did We Get Here?

Admissions Village

At the same time, we still have one student awaiting a regular decision from a state flagship with a roughly 80% acceptance rate, and we heard she is not the only one. This will be the first blog in a series. Part 1 - Let’s Celebrate Progress! It has never been harder to navigate the college admissions process. Why has this happened?

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How Tree of Life Christian is Marketing Their School’s Affordability

Enrollment Catalyst

This is similar to legislation in other states throughout the United States. By the 2019-20 school year, 625 students were enrolled. The state of Ohio recently passed legislation to give families greater access to private education through its Ed Choice Scholarship.

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What Is Harvard Known For? A Closer Look at Its Reputation

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Harvard University , founded in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. To stand out from other applicants, you should ideally aim for a GPA of 4.2, But what is Harvard known for? The university has become a symbol of academic excellence.

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More Applications, More Competition

Discovery College Consulting

Forbes also pointed out that the 2023-24 numbers were in line with a sustained year-over-year increase in applications since the 2019-20 application cycle. Between 2019-20 and 2023-24, the number of students applying with the Common App grew by 285,000 or 28%! Last spring, Forbes reported that as of March 1, 2024, more than 1.3

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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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Hispanic families in the United States encounter various challenges stemming from a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and structural factors. Engaging Hispanic families can help you then engage prospective Hispanic students. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment.