BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. The rollout of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been rocky, but perhaps more so for U.S. The student and parent will be able to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA form online once the issue is resolved. 30 with a litany of issues.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

What's a Bad SAT Score for Local State Schools? Some researchers have connected test-optional policies to diversity gains for colleges — specifically, higher rates of application and enrollment for students of underrepresented races and ethnicities. Note Reference [1] Check Scoring 870 puts you at the bottom 25% of test-takers.

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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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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.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

According to a recent survey of education professionals , 50 percent said they use AI in admissions—and that number is expected to grow to 80 percent in 2024. We must address ethical concerns, implications, and practices of AI development, deployment, and workplace policies that may impact our constituents in a variety of business aspects.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Notre Dame announced it will not offer student loans in undergraduate financial aid packages and will implement a need-blind admissions policy for all students. The need-blind admissions policy will be effective immediately and apply to all students, both domestic and international. Dowd said in a release.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 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%

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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.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 15, 2024

Getting into UNC Chapel Hill is difficult, especially if you are from outside of the state. They received over 63,000 applications for the class of 2028, and only accept about 17% of applicants averaging out across in-state and out-of-state prospective students. Students making up that 18% come from 100 countries!

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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.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

So, you’re fresh out of high school, on the hunt for great colleges, and Yale has made it onto your shortlist. If you’re into the arts, sciences, or just curious about what Yale is known for, read on to find out why this university remains one of the most talked-about schools in the country—and why it might be the perfect fit for you.

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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.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Let’s do the math: out of 28,232 applications, only 1,284 students made it through. Out of the 1,284 admitted students, 1,102 eventually enrolled. When students are turning down other elite schools to head to Cambridge, it’s pretty clear MIT’s reputation still holds serious weight among the brightest minds out there.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The school extended its test-optional policy for the 2023-2024 cycle, and its acceptance rate last year was around 17%. Once you state your major, it’s time to back up your statement with facts. Reach out here. Take advantage of that opportunity! Simply, they are asking you, “Why do you want to go here?” It’s what we do!

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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.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 21, 2024

With their test-optional policy (only 42% of applicants last year submitted scores) and no supplement, you might think it only takes a click to convincingly apply to Middlebury. You still need to stand out, because it’s a competitive school. We got you, reach out today. This is in no way required. You will not be held to this.

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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.

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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.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 1, 2024

They extended their test-optional policy again this year and last year, only about 54% of enrolled students submitted test scores. Last year, their acceptance rate was 43%, at least for out-of-state applicants (it is more like 60% if you are a resident of the Badger State). Madison is a quintessential college town.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 18, 2024

The school has only been getting more popular, especially for out-of-state students. While UMD is a state school, they get around three times the number of out-of-state applicants compared to those in-state. They have also extended their test-optional policy again for this year.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 20, 2024

George Washington 2023-2024 Prompts Below are the prompts for the George Washington supplemental essays. First, you’ll need to nail your George Washington supplemental essays. Let’s dive in. Note that there are also required essays for certain programs, including the Cisneros Leadership Institute and the School of Media & Public Affairs.

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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

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DC College Counseling

JULY 22, 2024

We have been absolutely swamped getting ready for August 1, when the 2024-2025 Common Application (R) goes live and the (controlled) chaos begins :) BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE LAST WEEKS BIG CHANGES AHEAD FOR THE ACT Rising juniors, take note! Starting in the spring of 2025, the ACT is getting a makeover of sorts.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Stanford University has released its 2023-2024 supplemental short essay prompts for first-year applicants. 2023-2024 Stanford Supplemental Essay Prompts There is a 100-word minimum and a 250-word maximum for each essay. The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom.

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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.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Georgetown is also deeply tied to the political and policy-making community, and many students go there because they are interested in going into government or public service. Georgetown is also one of only a small number of private colleges in the United States that doesn’t use the Common Application. Located in Washington, D.C.,

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

With those kinds of numbers, and their test-optional policy (which you should submit if you can), we think no supplement is wild. With those kinds of numbers, and their test-optional policy (which you should submit if you can), we think no supplement is wild. And here’s the kicker: there’s no supplement. NO SUPPLEMENT?!? Don’t do it!

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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.

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