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?

Out-of-State 98

Out-of-State Extracurricular Applications In-State 98

BestColleges

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Organizations Campus Climate Network and Fossil Free Careers are poised to gain more ground in 2024. Other major universities that divested from fossil fuels include Harvard, Princeton, and the California State University System. So far, Princeton has the most comprehensive fossil fuel dissociation policy. Now it's all of us.

Higher Education 116

Higher Education Policies Transfer Government 116

College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What Are the University of Florida Supplemental Essay Prompts? What’s not to love about that? And if the campus hammocks, year-round warmth, and nearby beaches weren’t appealing enough, what’s really attracting students is the big work being done on campus. If so, please describe.

University 98

University University Extracurricular Policies 98

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.

GPA 98

GPA Tuition International Students Out-of-State 98

SSA Online College Prep

MAY 30, 2023

Some schools have explicit capped loans policies - either only giving federally subsidized loans or limiting overall loan amount - which means more protection for your family. Some schools have student contribution policies , that explicitly limit student contribution and allow them to focus on school.

Financial Aid 98

Financial Aid Loans Grants Policies 98

BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. Residents making 125% or less of the state median income would qualify for an additional $1,200 stipend. million program is approved, MassEducate will begin in fall 2024. If the $75.5

Community College 98

Community College Community College Tuition Financial Aid 98

Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

Scooter adventure in Tabanan, Bali On March 11, 2024, UT-Austin announced significant changes for the upcoming Freshman Fall 2025 admissions cycle. Most universities went test-optional during COVID, but many universities are reverting to pre-COVID policies as we exit the pandemic. Applicants do not need to submit the writing section.

Waitlist 98

Waitlist Letters of Recommendation SAT Policies 98

Top Tier Admissions

JULY 9, 2024

It’s important to note that Money’s college ratings have limitations, including reliance on incomplete earnings and employment data, lack of measures for student learning, potential biases from test-optional admissions policies, lack of geographical cost of living adjustments, etc.

Ivy League 104

Ivy League Tuition Out-of-State Minor 104

Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 17, 2023

Admissions decisions for UCLA come out in late March, so, like many, we are eagerly awaiting word on UCLA’s final Class of 2027 acceptance rates. The estimated cost of in-state tuition for the academic year is $13,225, with 45% of all undergraduates paying no tuition at all.

Acceptance 99

Acceptance GPA Out-of-State Tuition 99

Spark Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2022

Past challenges to the SAT and standardized testing have prompted such shifts before, as the College Board has strived to keep up with what universities want out of the test and assuage worries about how effective and equitable it is. Now, they’ve planned a new change. A New, Shorter Format.

SAT 130

SAT Admissions Standardized Testing Accommodations 130

BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. Spanning 64 campuses, SUNY is the nation's largest state system of higher education, enrolling some 1.3

Admissions 97

Admissions Programs Out-of-State Higher Education 97

Top Tier Admissions

JULY 11, 2024

But as Virginia residents (like me) know well, UVA is hardly the only college in the state. Getting into William & Mary is no easy feat, however, especially for out-of-state students. W&M has an overall acceptance rate of 33% , but as a public school, it prioritizes in-state students. Andrews in Scotland.

University 99

University University Early Decision Transfer 99

The Koppelman Group

MARCH 5, 2024

Including in-state and out-of-state students, 66% of applicants to UC schools are admitted, but the individual acceptance rates vary wildly — as do the rates of acceptance of in-state students versus out-of-state students. acceptance rate off of the waitlist, or 1,151 out of 3891 students.

Waitlist 97

Waitlist Financial Aid Out-of-State University 97

Spark Admissions

JUNE 9, 2023

The process has already begun internationally, and in Spring 2024, high school students in the United States will only have the option to take the new digital SAT. Is the new digital SAT bad? We will try to answer these questions below. As you may know, the SAT is in the process of transitioning to a new version of the test.

SAT 130

SAT Standardized Testing Accommodations ACT 130

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 trend reflects one of the system’s stated goals : to increase the enrollment of California students by 23,000 by 2030. Applications to the UCs were up by 1.4%

Admissions 85

Admissions Transfer Financial Aid Out-of-State 85

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. from the same point last year.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Grants Out-of-State Higher Education 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Part 4: How to think about which public universities your child should apply to - Part 1: Introduction When parents think of colleges with reputations for excellence, Ivy League schools usually top the list. But many parents are unaware of a lesser-known alternative that offers the prestige and academic rigor of an Ivy League school: the Public Ivy.

Ivy League 98

Ivy League Financial Aid Out-of-State SAT 98

BestColleges

MARCH 2, 2023

Gerardo Hernandez was "shocked" and "upset" when he heard the news: California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) will be offering very little on-campus housing to returning students for the 2023-2024 school year. An additional 350 beds will also be available for students at nearby hotels.

Transfer 98

Transfer Out-of-State Policies Financial Aid 98

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 8, 2024

Johns Hopkins , Duke ), you might be encouraging them to apply to the youngest and largest Ivy: Cornell. Cornell’s alumni are among the most notable in a variety of fields, from hotel management and engineering to psychology and veterinary sciences, so your child will have ample career opportunities after Cornell. Cornell University setting Rural.

Ivy League 98

Ivy League University University Early Decision 98

Niche

APRIL 24, 2023

What should be simple turns out to be more trouble than they know at this point. These strategies may allow for recruitment and retention efforts that still support vulnerable students while not running afoul of any new rules. The preference for a campus visit as a top 3 method was highest for students with a GPA of 4.0

Financial Aid 109

Financial Aid Minor Out-of-State GPA 109

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Learn strategies and review sample Princeton supplemental essays learn how to get into princeton Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Princeton admission requirements Part 3: Applying to Princeton early action vs. regular decision Part 4: 2023–2024 Princeton supplemental essays (examples included) - "My son. who was advised by you.

Ivy League 98

Ivy League Out-of-State Loans Acceptance 98

ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In 2024, we have already seen several selective universities, including MIT, Cornell, Yale and Brown announce that they will once again require test scores of some sort (each policy is frustratingly different or vague) for the next application year. Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind.

SAT 75

SAT ACT Testing Standardized Testing 75

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?

Testing 52

Testing PSAT SAT Ivy League 52

EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Building on their early success, Mott’s Second Chance Pell Program Coordinator, Mary Cusack , recently turned to a long-standing transfer partner in the region, Ferris State University. Scroll to the bottom of this post for details on eligibility and approval. ) Scroll to the bottom of this post for details on eligibility and approval. )

Education 98

Education Education Programs Placement 98

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

The admissions website notes that in 2019, 100% of the medical school’s students passed the United States Medical Licensing Step 1 Exam. How hard is it to get into the Baylor College of Medicine? It should come as no surprise then that the Baylor College of Medicine is highly selective with an acceptance rate of 4.3%.

Semester 98

Semester Out-of-State GPA Tuition 98

BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Several new laws in California that affect higher education will go into effect in 2024. The laws include new requirements for the state's public education systems, including price transparency and reports on sexual harassment. The requirements will go into effect July 1, 2024, and will apply to the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Higher Education 52

Higher Education Education Education Tuition 52

Top Tier Admissions

MAY 3, 2024

Dartmouth College , an Ivy League institution nestled in Hanover, New Hampshire, was ranked #18 (tied with Vanderbilt) in the 2024 U.S. Founded in 1769, it holds the honor of being the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. News & World Report. Test scores are a key piece of this puzzle.

Ivy League 86

Ivy League Acceptance Financial Aid Standardized Testing 86

StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 9, 2024

Start here if you seek to apply for financial aid from colleges and universities in the United States. CSS Profile, your state’s application, etc.) You need to fill out FAFSA to get a financial aid package from your colleges. Some states, like New York, require the FAFSA for state aid.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Grants Out-of-State Loans 52

Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 4, 2023

The number of applicants for the Class of 2027 is up by nearly 50 percent compared to the pool of students who applied to the Class of 2024. With its bracket-busting buzzer beaters and Cinderella stories, the NCAA’s annual basketball tournament has plenty of madness to go around this March. WHAT’S BEHIND THE MADDENINGLY LOW ADMIT RATES?

Admissions 89

Admissions Early Decision Out-of-State Acceptance 89

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The rise of the best test optional colleges is changing the game, giving students new ways to stand out in the admissions process. If you have test anxiety, decided to skip the SAT or ACT, or didn’t quite hit the scores you hoped for, you’re not out of luck. That’s why the university continues to embrace this policy.

Testing 52

Testing Standardized Testing SAT Policies 52

BestColleges

JANUARY 16, 2024

California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. Previously, the affidavit and application were filled out separately. The application change may seem insignificant.

Financial Aid 59

Financial Aid Applications Tuition Out-of-State 59

BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

On April 11, Harvard College announced it would require applicants for the class of 2029 — applying in fall 2024 — to submit SAT or ACT scores. Critics express concerns about the timing of Harvard's announcement. Add Harvard to the list of universities reinstating standardized test requirements. Why the about-face?

Standardized Testing 98

Standardized Testing Testing Test Prep SAT 98

Ivy Central

MAY 13, 2023

90.67% of Vanderbilt students come from out of state and 8.24% of students are international students. Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1873. Beginning in March 2023, Vanderbilt is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding—its Sesquicentennial.

University 130

University University Early Decision Minor 130

BestColleges

JUNE 28, 2024

The core curriculum features classes in project management, organizational behavior, and advocacy and health policy. Best Online Master's Programs in Healthcare Management It’s a good time to become a healthcare manager. Healthcare manager positions, specifically, are projected to grow by 28%. Admission requirements include a minimum 3.0

Programs 40

Programs Retention Financial Aid Tuition 40

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

But when NYU changed its tuition policy to offer all matriculants a tuition-free ride in 2018, applications went up nearly 50 percent. But living in Manhattan (or on Long Island) is extremely expensive, and paying for room, board, books, and other expenses will still put you out $33,008 a year, according to NYU’s cost of attendance estimates.

GPA 98

GPA Tuition Out-of-State Policies 98

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

name removed] just checked his Stanford portal and he got accepted to Stanford for the class of 2024. If you’re the parent of a high-achieving teen, you’re likely visiting Ivy League universities. Have you also planned a trip to perhaps the most famous of the “Ivy Plus” schools, Stanford University , in the Bay Area of California?

Ivy League 98

Ivy League Extracurricular Minor Letters of Recommendation 98

Admissions Mom

JULY 19, 2024

I love throwing out suggestions for students to explore and go off on their merry little way as they lose themselves (in a totally good way) in a world of college research. Y’all might already know this — my second favorite part of college admissions after the personal essay is helping create college lists. That would be awesome.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Scholarships International Students Tuition 52