Educated Quest

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions is one of the newest, and more necessary, college advice guides around. Co-authored by Timothy Fields, Senior Associate Dean of Admissions at Emory University and Shereem Herdon-Brown, an independent college admissions advisor, this book speaks directly to Black families.

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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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The faculty, staff, and students of Boston University hail from 50 states and over 150 countries, but all share a common passion to pursue knowledge and embrace possibilities. 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.

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 9, 2020

How do you describe your activities in a way that stands out? Here’s how to fill out the Common App Activities section for maximum impact. While your participation in student government is certainly meaningful, it’s also an activity college admissions committees see on applications regularly. What should you include?

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

To help you out, we’ve pulled together 10 amazing California colleges that offer creative writing programs, sometimes as a major and more often as a minor or concentration. Navigating the college admissions process can be overwhelming. We help students get into their dream schools. are housed in Seaver College.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 21, 2024

You still need to stand out, because it’s a competitive school. Before you exit out of this page, we want to tell you how to write an email that will demonstrate interest to Middlebury and help you stand out from a growing sea of applicants. Try the literary magazine! This is in no way required. Become their TA?

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2023

SAT stands for “Scholastic Assessment Test,” a standardized test used in the United States as a college admissions tool. Many colleges and universities require or recommend that applicants submit SAT scores as part of the admissions process. The Best Ways to Prep for Sat What is SAT? What is the SAT?

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DC College Counseling

JULY 22, 2024

FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD PASSES UNPOPULAR POLICY 8130 Major news coming out of Fairfax County — the School Board has approved a new measure that many parents are up in arms about. Starting in the spring of 2025, the ACT is getting a makeover of sorts. Test-takers can expect a shorter test, trimmed down from three hours to two.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 17, 2023

Four score and seven years ago might contain historical moments you’re passionately interested in: Jesse Owens won 4 medals at the Berlin Olympics, the Great Depression continued to ravage the United States, and fascism started to grab ahold of Europe. Smith or Howard Zinn’s A People's History of the United States.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 25, 2023

Since it's a complex question, we wanted to break down the ins and outs of Stanford legacy admissions and what your legacy needs to get in. Back in 2013, Stanford Magazine said: “The percentage of alumni children admitted to Stanford is roughly three times the overall percentage of acceptance: somewhere in the mid to high teens.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 29, 2023

We’ve had students published by regional and national magazines and newsletters, and win awards including thousands of dollars in cash prizes all for writing they developed alongside their college application process. If you’re a student writer who wants an edge in college admissions, send us an email.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 21, 2023

That looks like taking internships, starting clubs, volunteer work, writing for a magazine, etc. Popular majors include poli sci and econ, which is just so surprising for a liberal arts school in the Northeast. Keep reading, because we’ll unpack this. Not a super cohesive bunch there, but hey, we get it. unweighted.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 1, 2024

The University of Chicago is one of the top schools in the United States, and is frequently mentioned in the same sentence as Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale, and other top colleges, like Stanford. UChicago is grounded in a Core Curriculum that creates a shared foundation undergirding the experience for every student.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 21, 2024

Makes sense that due to W&L’s history and location, it’s churned out countless senators, governors, politicians, and even a Supreme Court justice. 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. Those aren’t slouch numbers!

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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. It doesn’t matter that you’re the fastest in the state if you have a 3.1. However, these schools also all have pretty robust athletics departments, even though they’re D3.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 24, 2024

Applying to college in the United States is an objectively hectic situation. Below we’ll break down the most important factors in admission to Tufts and how you can make them work in your favor as you prepare to apply. Then add on the testing requirements or suggestions, and it’s all really a big mess.

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Heller Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I came back to the United States a year prior to coming to Heller, but before that I was teaching English in Rabat, Morocco for four years. I enjoyed teaching, but knew I did not want to continue with that, and I knew I wanted to come back to the United States, but at the time we were waiting for my wife’s visa to get approved.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 6, 2023

Believe it or not, that is not what admissions officers want to hear. You can’t rely on “compatible vibes” or endless compliments to convince an admissions committee that you’ll thrive as a student. The admissions office knows that. It’s every institution’s way of saying, Let’s cut to the chase. It’s obvious, right?

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BestColleges

JUNE 8, 2023

nine of which are in the Lone Star State. Read below to learn about the top HBCUs in Texas and what makes them stand out. PVAMU students recently won first place in the American Institute of Architect's Sandcastle Competition in Houston, beating out teams from Rice University and the University of Houston. from our partners.

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

Blogs How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines Innovative tips to build and sustain dual enrollment momentum This story was originally published in the League for Innovation’s Innovatus Magazine (March 2023). Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4 percent) and 18- to 20-year-old students (+1.4

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 21, 2023

If you’re a parent, you might be afraid of how much the college admissions system has changed and grown more competitive since you were your kids’ age, or perhaps you never had to navigate this system at all. One of the biggest fears of many students and parents is the sheer anonymity of the process. What is the Common Application?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 25, 2023

The Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee is the ultimate platform where students from all over the US battle it out with their spelling skills for the coveted championship trophy. Scripps Company, a media conglomerate based in the United States, with the goal of promoting education and literacy. It was established in 1925 by the E.W.

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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. Still, it may not be the best idea.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 10, 2025

We recommend checking out our complete guide on how to write the Why us? TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What are the UMass Amherst Supplemental Essay Prompts? you could also think of it as meaning U Matter Amherst. you could also think of it as meaning U Matter Amherst. What are the UMass Amherst Supplemental Essay Prompts?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Research-bound doctors have their work cut out for them, but their dedication often results not only in better healthcare for millions, but also in professional prestige. Introduction Part 1: What do medical researchers do? Part 2: What types of medical research careers are available ? Part 3: How do you become a medical researcher?

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College Essay Guy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Understanding your audience Write strategically Options for writing about research + How to stand out in your college application Activities List (150 characters per description) Additional Info (up to 650 words) Supplemental Essays (approx. So, we built this guide. How do you describe research to colleges?

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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 30, 2024

Melinda Wood, JMU’s associate vice president for access and enrollment management and director of admissions, attributes the increase to ongoing efforts on several fronts, including increased national exposure as JMU’s athletic teams have continued to excel. Morgan State University and St.

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DC College Counseling

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s hard to keep all the different spring breaks straight - I know most independent schools are back at school already, the public schools are out, and the Catholic schools are still in session for a few more days! The UC system, Pomona, and the Cal State system, on the other hand, do not give any preference to legacy and donor applicants.

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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? Want to learn how?

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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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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 6, 2025

Little Ivy League schools are a group of prestigious liberal arts colleges known for their rigorous academics, small class sizes, and close-knit communities. So what are the Little Ivies? In this blog, well give a list of Little Ivies, discuss what characterizes small Ivy League schools , and tips on applying for them. What Are the Little Ivies?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While Harvard is famous for churning out doctors, lawyers, and world leaders, its also a hotspot for actors, musicians, and tech moguls. Lets check out which stars balanced stardom and schoolwork at this iconic university. Portman uses her platform to speak out on womens rights, animal welfare, and environmental issues.

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DC College Counseling

MARCH 19, 2024

Ron DeSantis’ law prohibiting the use of state funding for DEI programs. Other public institutions in Florida, including Florida State University, have also followed suit. MARCH MADNESS BEGINS Selection Sunday is behind us and the NCAA tournament games kick off this evening with Wagner vs. Howard and Colorado State vs. Virginia.

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