Heller Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Every quarter, my colleagues in Heller Communications put out a new issue of the Heller magazine, and at the risk of sounding like a bit of a dweeb, I always read it cover to cover. The Heller Magazine always does a great job highlighting interesting stories from students, alumni, faculty, and even giving a bit of Heller history.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 14, 2023

You’ll want an internship where you can actually do something worthwhile with your time. Think a little smaller, like a local paper, indie publishing house, or literary magazine. to literary magazines and online platforms. Intern Like we said before, there is a wide swath of careers that can benefit from an English degree.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 12, 2024

Submitting an ACT or SAT score is not required for students applying for admission in the fall of 2025. In this post, we’re going to break down the various supplements in your application to Stanford so that you can have as strong of a chance as possible of admission. Every year we help outstanding students gain admission.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 17, 2023

When you think about the college admissions essays that face you down the line, you need to think of them like persuasive research papers. Intern Finding an internship in history is a little more challenging. Use an internship to show colleges how you would apply your history degree to real life. No worries, we got you.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 21, 2024

For college admissions? Your goal with this essay is to convince the admissions officers at W&L that their school is the only one for you. That passion then drove you to get involved in student government, led to an internship with the mayor, etc. A “Why Us” essay ? Groundbreaking.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 21, 2023

A lot of internships can turn into becoming the coffee runner and paper stapler, so you want to make sure you find something where you’ll gain valuable experience. Pitch ideas to smaller/indie magazines and publications that cover economic topics, or start your own blog! If you decide to intern, make sure it’s a worthwhile experience.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 21, 2020

Nobody knows how this pandemic will evolve or when it will end, so colleges and organizations that deal with college admissions are continually updating policies and timelines. That said, here are some ways you can expect COVID-19 to affect college admissions and advice for planning ahead. How will this affect college admissions?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 13, 2023

Some of these schools are known as Hidden or Little Ivies, and some are more competitive than others to gain admission to. Reading, taking classes outside of school, internships, research, self-publishing, submitting op-eds and analysis pieces to magazines, etc., You develop these niches by going deep into your extracurriculars.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 21, 2023

That looks like taking internships, starting clubs, volunteer work, writing for a magazine, etc. If you need help strategizing for college admissions, navigating the process, or writing your essays, reach out to us today. Liberal arts schools want well-rounded students, yes, even if they’re really good at football.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Lastly, it puts a great deal of emphasis on writing for all students, regardless of major — as home to one of the oldest and most prestigious literary magazines in the country ( The Kenyon Review ), Kenyon believes “ that good writing is good thinking” and that clear communication of our ideas “moves us closer to shared understanding.”

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Alumni hold positions in nearly every industry—you can find Boston Terriers in roles as magazine editors, state governors, Fortune 500 CEOs and CFOs, U.S. Continue reading to discover the Boston University acceptance rate, the Boston University average GPA, and how your child can boost their BU admissions odds.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 9, 2022

BEST ARTICLES OF THE WEEK With affirmative action at the forefront of college admissions over the past several months, many are taking a fresh look at disparities in higher education. In his article for Time Magazine this week, he looks closely at the rise of private college counselors like us, which he calls the “gatekeepers.”

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Heller Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Bob Kuttner was really kind to me and he offered me a internship at the Prospect when I joined his class in Spring 2022. With a group of classmates we started our own independent student magazine, The Open Air Journal. Thank you Bob for stepping into the Admissions Blog Room. What is or was your favorite class at Heller?

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

While many of these students would be viable candidates and students at these schools, admissions committees need another way to distinguish them; after all, they can’t admit everyone. Participants learn theory and participate in rigorous research internships, ultimately delivering oral and written reports, under the guidance of mentors.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

First off, applying to college during your junior year is typically only done by students with nearly perfect GPAs and test scores who are seeking a competitive edge in the admissions process. College admissions will look at your application and compare it to those of students applying as seniors. Here's why.

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Caltech Admissions

JANUARY 24, 2024

doing a journalism internship at Science News Magazine; Brian was back in Pasadena, and Jake was at his home in Oregon. If you’d like to read more about our Italy adventure from some of the others’ perspectives, check out this awesome article that was featured in the Caltech Magazine!

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College Essay Guy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Research can be an amazing way for a high school student to dive deeper into a subject they love, whether through research internships or an independent research project. What you want to avoid is the impression: “I just did this research project because my mom told me it would look good to college admission readers.”

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Ivy Central

APRIL 27, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Pomona College is a highly selective college with an acceptance rate of 7%. For the class of 2023, Pomona will offer admission to 757 students who come from 48 U.S. Types of Admission The students can enroll through Early Decision I and II. Acceptance GPA Pomona College is a highly selective college.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. If you are new to admissions, no matter where you are in high school, start reading here from the beginning. Be sure to take some time completely off from school and college admissions stuff. Here’s how I suggest you tackle this list. Don’t panic.

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DC College Counseling

MARCH 26, 2024

OF FLORIDA LAUNCHES NEW EARLY ACTION PLAN University of Florida just announced that students who submit early action applications by November 1, 2024 will be notified of admission status by January 24, 2025. New York Magazine published an article last week highlighting the challenges of this year’s college admissions cycle.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Learn the UCSD Medical School acceptance rate, admissions requirements, and read a UCSD secondary application essay example ucsd medical school is ranked #20 by us news and world report for research Part 1: Introduction Part 2: UCSD Medical School MD programs Part 3: How hard is it to get into UCSD Medical School? Your guide is on its way.

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