Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 16, 2024

News & World Report recently released their Best Graduate Schools 2024 edition, which includes numerous rankings by category: Best Business Schools, Best Law Schools, Best Medical Schools: Research, Best Engineering Schools, and Best Education Schools, to name a few. Brandeis just pushed out of the top 100 though, sinking from 84 to 107.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. About 20 minutes after we release decisions, an email will go out to students who have not already checked their status letting them know a decision is available on their status page.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The College Football Playoff committee left out undefeated ACC champion Florida State after Alabama's win over two-time national champion Georgia in the SEC Championship game. Here's what you need to know about the 2023-2024 College Football Playoff: Final Rankings No. 1 in the nation by the College Football Playoff committee.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For UGA Admissions, early October brings out a wide range of questions about the UGA Early Action process, so here is an FAQ on the most prevalent questions out there at this time. Can you explain the two different EA decision release dates for in-state vs. out-of-state applicants? I don’t know. I really don’t.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

New data from the 2024 Prospective Family Engagement Report underscores the enduring power of in-person experiences, personalized interactions, and trusted guidance in shaping college decisions. In an era dominated by screens and social media, it’s easy to think that the college recruitment landscape has become impersonal.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Ohio State University (OSU) is known for its commitment to community engagement , over 200 majors and programs, and being the #1 university in producing Fulbright Scholars. You’ll need to nail the Ohio State supplemental essay. citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States.” Applicants must be U.S.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 7, 2024

Reading Time: 12 minutes As we navigate through 2024, the landscape of higher education marketing is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The competition among institutions to attract and retain students is fiercer than ever, and traditional marketing strategies are no longer sufficient to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

APRIL 29, 2024

Due to the challenges that every college is facing because of the delay in FAFSA data being sent to colleges (including UGA), the 2024 Wait List process will be different from prior years. In late April, we will send out an email to these students so they can re-confirm their desire to stay on the WL.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” ” While change is afoot, much remains the same. Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid, making them a form of “gift aid.”

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

UT Austin is a highly selective university whether or not you are a Texas resident, but it is much harder to get into from an out-of-state address than for those that live in Texas. This is because UT Austin is a state institution committed, first and foremost, to educating Texans. What does this tell us? You are hardworking.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In addition, the applicant pool has flipped from roughly 65% In-State applicants in 2013 to 42% In-State applicants this year. This year, our growth in EA was more In-State than Out-of-State, with roughly a 3% total increase in EA apps and most of this being from Georgians. UGA mid-50% GPA Average – 3.81-4.22

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 3, 2024

I recently had a great discussion about the current state of college admission with test prep expert Laura Heslin Whitmore of Strategic Test Prep. Check out the video for top college application tips for 2024 related to: Score choice vs sending all scores Should you go test-optional? and so much more!

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Common App, which is used by over 1,000 colleges and universities, has confirmed that when the next first-year application cycle formally begins on August 1, 2024, its main essay prompts will remain the same as those on this year’s Common App. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

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College Transitions

JUNE 25, 2024

This public land grant research university in Indiana is actually a draw for students from around the world—out-of-staters apply at three times the volume of Hoosier State residents. Highly renowned academic programs […] The post Purdue Supplemental Essays 2024-25 – Prompts and Advice first appeared on College Transitions.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland has released a new supplemental essay prompt for students applying during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. 2023-2024 JHU Supplemental Prompt Tell us about an aspect of your identity (eg. 300-400 words) A new year, and new JHU! 300-400 words) A new year, and new JHU! Start drafting!

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Two particularly noteworthy rankings were released this month: the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse “2024 Best Colleges in America” and the U.S. News Best Colleges: 2024 Edition. C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and professional experience to stand out.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Stanford is now one of the hardest universities to gain access to in the world, second only, in the United States, to Harvard in acceptance rate. If you start freaking out right now or second guessing everything or only seeing doom and gloom, it’s the equivalent of throwing in the towel. The overall acceptance rate is now less than 4%.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 20, 2024

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), known for their research advancements and vibrant campus life , attracts over 100,000 applicants each year. First, you’ll need to nail your Penn State supplemental essay. After reading these sentences over, cross out the least interesting ones. Hoping to join their ranks?

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

MAY 18, 2024

Franklin Cummings Tech’s 116th Commencement on May 18, 2024 was a joyous celebration of our nearly 300 graduates, who were cheered on by an exuberant crowd of family, friends, and supporters who filled the college auditorium. “There’s never been a better year than 2024 to step into the workforce,” said Bill Cummings.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 15, 2024

To that end, I’ve been working a white paper (to be published in June) that will lay out more than a dozen strategies that institutions can use to build alternative revenue (student) streams. But, as I was working on this, I read a story in the Chronicle of Higher Education buried by all the coverage of the FAFSA fiasco that alarmed me.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 12, 2024

If you’re reading this post, you were part of that 10%, and it didn’t work out as planned. We highly recommend reviewing our 2024-2025 Guide to the Common App Essay and examples of successful college essays. Instead of the acceptance you were hoping for, you’ve been deferred. Most likely, you are somewhere in the middle.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 8, 2024

You’re neither in nor out, and Williams doesn’t give you a ton of guidance for what to do next. You have a chance, so it is absolutely worth pulling out all the stops to become one of the select few deferred students who is eventually accepted. First, though, let’s make sense of where you stand. You need a strategy.

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BestColleges

JUNE 28, 2024

Average Undergrad Tuition In-state $7,536 Out-of-state $8,760 Average Graduate Tuition In-state $9,684 Out-of-state $10,620 Retention Rate 75% Acceptance Rate Not provided Students Enrolled 1,692 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 100% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

MARCH 14, 2024

SACAC was never presented as a professional organization during my school counselor training or professional development through my local school district or the state department. I enjoyed hearing about their life and helping them discover options, solutions, and craft plans of action. Q: What brought you to this particular role?

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

Indiana is the only state with a FAFSA completion rate within 10% of last year's rate. The state has seen success in FAFSA completion due to early outreach efforts and a new universal FAFSA policy. The state has already met two out of three of its FAFSA completion goals. The Hoosier State's completion rate is down just 8.1%

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 18, 2024

North Carolina State University (NC State), the flagship STEM campus of the UNC System, supports their diverse student body in both research and leadership. NC State’s accomplished alumni include comedian Zach Galifianakis, quarterback Philip Rivers, and SAS CEO James Goodnight. Hoping to join their ranks? Let’s dive in.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 18, 2024

North Carolina State University (NC State), the flagship STEM campus of the UNC System, supports their diverse student body in both research and leadership. NC State’s accomplished alumni include comedian Zach Galifianakis, quarterback Philip Rivers, and SAS CEO James Goodnight. Hoping to join their ranks? Let’s dive in.

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Berkeley² Academy

DECEMBER 22, 2023

If you’re planning to attend college and want to receive any form of financial aid for the 2024-25 school year, you’ll need to fill out the redesigned 2024-25 FAFSA form. Changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA Form Good news for students -- the FAFSA form is being simplified and intended to become more user-friendly!

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

But it’s also far from a yes and now you’re in this uncomfortable middle-ground where you can’t count on anything, but you also can’t count yourself out. In the 2023-2024 application cycle, Northeastern received nearly 100,000 applications. To be fair, though, even a deferral from Northeastern is a big success.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 10, 2024

If you are reading this post, things haven’t turned out exactly as planned. You can walk away from Swarthmore at this point and not push it out of your mind. Swarthmore is one of the most popular small liberal arts schools in the United States of America, with an acceptance rate of only 7% over the last two application cycles.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Over the past decade, Bowdoin has transformed in the American imagination from an exceptional, unique, but very out of the way small liberal arts school to one of the most popular colleges in the country. What Bowdoin is, in truth, hasn’t change at all. Public perception, though, has skyrocketed. Public perception, though, has skyrocketed.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Part 1: Introduction Admitted to the Union as the 15th state in 1792, Kentucky is officially known as the Commonwealth of Kentucky. While you won’t find any oceans resting up against this landlocked state, you will find plenty of plains regions, wide landscapes, and many folks bestowing that down-home country charm. However, 77.6%

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A March 2024 Update As we head deep into the middle of the school year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep. Does Kelley Business School at Indiana University require Test Scores?

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DC College Counseling

JUNE 17, 2024

Check out our top pics below — no matter your intended major, we’ve got options for you! Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space’ by Adam Higginbotham If you're into gripping true stories, check out this book about the 1986 Challenger disaster.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

” As this site has previously pointed out, there are vast differences in popularity between prompts among all applicants, which smart and strategic students can and should use to their advantage. As one can see from the image above, the Common App is also maintaining its optional COVID-19 short essay question.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 25, 2024

Maybe you’re drawn to the low cost of attendance at Canadian medical schools , where annual tuition sits around $13,000 USD for Canadian students and $20,000 USD for international students (conversion is current as of April 2024). Maybe you’re a Canadian who desires to be educated at home and to serve your local community.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

You aren’t rejected, and you do still have a chance of getting into Notre Dame, so it’s time to get out of that puddle of disappointment and reorient yourself towards action. We expect the 2024-2025 statistics to shake out about the same. First, let’s wallow in how this is a huge bummer for a second.

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