Top Tier Admissions
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) received a record-breaking surge in applications for the Fall 2025 term. Applications for freshman admission increased 24.3% this year, for a staggering total of 90,562 applications. For Texass flagship public university, applications from in-state residents increased by 12%, while out-of-state applications soared by 48%.
Peterson's Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2024
CLEP and DSST are credit-by-exam tests, meaning that if you show your knowledge of the given subject, you can earn college credit by taking an exam if your university accepts CLEP or DSST for credit. Both exams are standardized tests that measure your knowledge of certain subjects by scoring satisfactorily on the exam. With DSST and CLEP exams, you can save money on tuition, save time, and earn credit.
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Grown & Flown
DECEMBER 11, 2024
We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through these links. See more about our Privacy and Affiliate policies here. We’ve found wonderful Christmas gifts for college students and teens under $50. Some are practical, while others are just fun. We guarantee that they will love these birthday or holiday gift ideas.
Enrollment Catalyst
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Every year, I conduct hundreds of focus group meetings with parents in schools. Parents emphasize the importance of online reviews when considering a school. These authentic accounts from current and former parents provide invaluable insights for prospective families. Online reviews are not just a passive part of your schools online presence; they are a strategic asset.
Ruffaloni
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Degree program pages are the heart and soul of almost any college or university website. They are the pages prospective students use most frequently to explore opportunities and compare offerings. They also tend to offer the greatest opportunities for competitive differentiation and lead generation. Why focus on degree program pages for search optimization?
UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A
DECEMBER 6, 2024
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. When you log into your status page, you will see a View Update link under the Status Update, and that is where you will see your decision. 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.
road2college
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Dear Roadie, While in high school, my daughter was involved in a tragic accident that nearly killed her. Her best. The post Dear Roadie: How Will a Tragic Accident That Caused My Daughter’s Grades to Plummet Impact Her College Applications? appeared first on Road2College.
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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Reading Time: 8 minutes Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for improving your schools online visibility, ensuring that when local families search for educational options, your school is among the first they see. SEO helps your website rank higher in search engine results, making prospective parents more likely to find you before other schools in your area.
Ruffaloni
DECEMBER 17, 2024
When it comes to choosing a college, the sticker price can be a major turnoff. A significant 65% of prospective students and 67% of their families report ruling out institutions based solely on the advertised sticker price. Source: 2024 Prospective Family Engagement Report But what does this mean for colleges and universities, and how can they help families look beyond the sticker shock to understand the true affordability of a degree?
College Transitions
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Much like snowflakes, DNA profiles, or interpretations of a David Lynch film, no two college transfer applicants are alike. Even if two prospective transfers to Boston University are both named Fred and each hail from Farmington, CT, their paths, and the contours of their academic journeys are probably quite different from one another.
Top Tier Admissions
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Colgate University, located in Hamilton, New York, was recently ranked the top liberal arts college in the Northeast by the Wall Street Journal. It was also ranked #25 among all colleges nationwide by the WSJ. Founded in 1819, Colgate had a 14% acceptance rate for the Class of 2028. TTA Top Tip: Several schools, including Colgate University, “invite” students to submit “optional” essays through their portals even though the application has been declared complete and submitted through the Common
Grown & Flown
DECEMBER 14, 2024
When the first holiday lights start being hung around town, or we hear the first Christmas song on the radio, or we are sitting under our favorite blanket and see the first Christmas commercial on television, we always have an emotion wash over us. Sometimes that feeling is happy, warm and familiar. Sometimes it’s annoyance that this season has become so commercialized.
Great College Advice
DECEMBER 8, 2024
As the first wave of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) results arrive in the first few weeks of December, many students may be deferred from the school of their dreams. By being deferred, the college is telling you that it has been unable to make a final decision on your application. You may be within its profile of admitted students but not near the top.
Ruffaloni
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Read the report. Earlier this year, I was interested to read RNLs Generations of Online Learners report, which was produced by cross-tabbing our national survey of (largely) prospective online students by the three primary student generations. There has been greater awareness in recent years of the influence of generational differences in higher education, and this made me interested to explore the perceptions of students by age within our National Online Learners dataset.
College Transitions
DECEMBER 19, 2024
When I was teaching first-year students at the University of Iowa, I often talked with students who were absolutely beleaguered by their early college experiences.
Top Tier Admissions
DECEMBER 18, 2024
We get it: the clock is ticking, the pressure is mounting, and your college essay still feels like a blank canvas. Dont let the stress get the better of you! Even with a looming deadline, theres still time to craft a meaningful essay that captures your unique voice and story. This year, were focusing on a proactive, calm approach to tackling those last-minute essaysbecause even in crunch time, you can shine.
Grown & Flown
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Dear Kids, Okay, for starters and the record: this promise is a re-gift. This is an example of doing unto others what was done unto you. Specifically, your wonderful grandparents, did this to your dad and me. Im trying to repay them forward, not take some jab and get back at them. Theyve made the holidays easy for our family; the best way I know to thank them is to commit to following their lead.
Great College Advice
DECEMBER 16, 2024
So, you have been deferred, wait-listed, or rejected in the Early Decision 1 (ED1) round. Yes, it is disappointing but pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and reassess your situation. You are still in a great position to end up attending a college where you will have a fantastic experience. One of your first questions should be whether to apply to another college in the Early Decision 2 (ED2) round.
Ruffaloni
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The expectations of higher education faculty and staff have changed. Understanding the experiences, opinions, and satisfactions of your faculty and staff is invaluable to creating a healthy culture and work environment. But it’s not just about fostering a positive atmosphereit’s also critical for retaining your employees, improving the student experience, and reducing the risk of lost institutional knowledge.
AdmissionSight
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Applying to Harvard might feel like a lot, but knowing what admissions officers actually want can make things much simpler. What does Harvard look for in an applicant? The answer includes strong academics, compelling extracurriculars, and an authentic story that showcases your unique strengths. Lets dive into the key aspects of building a successful Harvard application.
PrepScholar
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Are you wondering, "Should I take AP Stats or AP Pre-calc?" Choosing between AP Statistics and AP Pre-Calculus can be difficult for high school students trying to decide on an AP math course. The decision you make could impact your college applications, college courses, and even your career path. So how can you make the best decision for you? You'll need to understand what each course covers and the factors to consider when choosing a class.
Grown & Flown
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Holidays are a beautiful magical time of celebration and family. Except when they are not. Holidays can seem a bit less magical when your teen or young adult child stops listening for reindeer on the roof and starts pushing back on family traditions. When you are a lover of family traditions and pickled in holiday music ( Theres no place like home for the holidays) this transition can be tough.
Princeton College Consulting
DECEMBER 6, 2024
One of the most pressing topics in college admissions today is students use of artificial intelligence (AI) when writing their application essays and the potential consequences that come with it. As a parent, you may wonder: Is AI the secret weapon for college applications? However, the answer isnt black and whiteit depends on how students use it. What truly matters is whether they rely on AI to generate generic essays or leverage it to enhance their creativity and craft engaging responses.
Ruffaloni
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The outlook for graduate education in 2025 is strong. I always look forward to fall because so many of the trend reports that I rely on to get a sense of whats next are released. Whether it is the new IPEDS data, the latest from National Student Clearinghouse, the IIE Open Doors report on international students, or others, I spend time thinking through what the most important data mean for institutions.
Peterson's Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Did you know that 93% of adult Americans indicate that they experience some level of math anxiety (Luttenberger et al., 2018) ? This anecdote should point to the fact you are not alone if you are nervous about the math section of the GED. Suppose youve realized that you have some math anxiety and want to work with it to achieve your highest GED scores.
Grown & Flown
DECEMBER 14, 2024
Theres nothing like the magic of the holidays with little ones. Sadly, once our kids stop believing in Santa and start sleeping in on Christmas morning, it can feel like all the magic is gone. This time of year, parents of big kids sometimes feel a little wistful and long for the days when joy and wonder filled our homes for weeks. Even though we can never totally recapture those precious days, with a little creativity, there are a few holiday traditions your family can adopt to bring a sense of
North Star Admissions Consulting
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Currently, many of you are putting the finishing touches on your Round 2 applications. Ideally, you have been working on your materials for months. However, if you find yourself applying to business school last minute, its especially important to prioritize your efforts. Calendar The key to pulling off great last minute business school applications is organization.
Admissions Mom
DECEMBER 22, 2024
If youre a procrastinator like me, you might have put off starting your applications until now. Not to worry its not too late! But it’s definitely time to get this party started like right now. I mean like TICK TOCK. (If you only need help with the last-minute personal essay, skip this first part.) Overall Last Minute Application Guide Look for schools with Jan 5 or later deadlines: You can sort by that on the Common App.
Top Tier Admissions
DECEMBER 16, 2024
As the college admissions landscape becomes increasingly competitive, students and families are looking for ways to maximize their chances of acceptance. One strategy that has gained attention in recent years is Early Decision 2 (ED 2). While many students are familiar with Early Decision 1, ED 2 offers a second chance at an early application, and it can be just as powerfulif not morewhen used strategically.
AdmissionSight
DECEMBER 22, 2024
If youve ever looked at a product and thought, I could design that better, youre on the right track. Industrial design is all about creating things that people actually use, from smart gadgets and furniture to cars and shoes. But to turn those big ideas into real products, you need the right training. Thats where the best industrial design schools come in.
Grown & Flown
DECEMBER 15, 2024
December brings talk of college football playoffs and the start of basketball season. The Thanksgiving holiday might have included a visit home from your college student, and that can be a terrific family time. With or without a visit, there will be lots to talk about, including decisions about second semester (quarter) classes. Some students, especially sophomores, are beginning to zero-in on a major.
Great College Advice
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Visiting colleges is an important (and hopefully fun!) part of the college admissions process. Unfortunately, many families struggle with finding the best time for college tours. With school, work, and extracurricular activities, it can be difficult to plan college visits around everyday life. Even though it may be tempting, the upcoming holiday break is not the best time to schedule your campus visits.
College Essay Guy
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Figuring out how to pay for college without going into debt can feel daunting for a ton of students and families (wed guess including you, since youre here). Part of the answer for Florida students can potentially be Floridas Bright Futures Scholarship Programa way for you to get help paying for college, thanks to funding from the state. The program offers several scholarships with different amounts of money and requirements.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Reading Time: 8 minutes Its the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season represents the perfect time to reflect on all that your school community has accomplished and celebrate it. What better way to look back on 2024 with your staff, students, and families than a highlight video? For years now, weve been compiling lists of our favorite holiday highlight videos from schools, sharing fun and compelling ideas that you can try to connect with your audience.
Grown & Flown
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Credit: Dollar Shave / Amazon We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through these links. See more about our Privacy and Affiliate policies here. Trying to find the best gift for guys in their 20s can be a challenge, to say the least. Whether hes a new graduate , a new husband , or even a new dad, he can be very particular about the things he uses and wears.
PrepScholar
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Ready to ace the SAT's Reading and Writing section? You're in luck! We've created the best guide to the SAT Reading and Writing section out there. We've spent dozens of hours reading SAT prep books as well as studying the College Boards own resources to take the most valuable parts and combine them into one magnificent Frankensteins monster of a guide.
College Essay Guy
DECEMBER 20, 2024
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