Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision. College admissions officers read and re-read your transcript.

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Koodoos Learning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

For this reason, each statement an admissions team member reads is uniquely different from any other, as it should be. Here’s a list of do’s and don’ts to follow when writing your college admissions essays based on my time as an admissions reader: Do's. Use present tense when possible.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

“We asked 100 people what the most important letters in college admission are…” In this case, I think the “number one answer on the board” would be GPA. As an admission dean/director, IPs influence the entire funnel – from prospects to enrolling students. Admission Decisions. Internet Protocol address? Uhh…no.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Every year we hear stories from students who say they were discouraged from applying to schools ranked below number X; or decided only to apply to schools within the Top 10 in a particular field; or were pressured to ultimately choose the highest ranked school from which they received on offer of admission. Sound ridiculous?

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Ivy Central

JUNE 20, 2023

As the admission process becomes increasingly competitive, gaining insights into the acceptance rates and application statistics of top universities like UPenn can provide valuable information for aspiring students. The Early Decision/Action acceptance rate stood at 15.63%, with 1,218 applicants successfully securing admission out of 7,795.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

They feel beholden to inscrutable college admissions officers or the expectations of their peers and parents. The college admissions process is one of the biggest sources of stress for high school students and their families. That’s where college admissions consultants come in. If so, see what makes Spark Admissions different.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 23, 2024

A lot of students and families fundamentally misunderstand college admissions. But I want to help you understand, based on many years of experience on both sides of the admissions process, how the applicant evaluation process really works. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) College admissions as identification of future potential?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Ashley Brookshire, to the blog. the gray-area that is college admission. In keeping with that theme, lets venture to a topic that some of you may find highly relevant as college admission decisions are being released: deferrals. Welcome, Ashley! What should you do?

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 26, 2023

Our mission at Top Tier Admissions is to provide comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to students and families navigating the college admissions process. How do you bring your experience working as Assistant Director of Admissions at Cornell University to your private counseling students?

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Spark Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

Every year, college admission rates seem to get lower. This might be expected at Ivy League schools like Harvard University, Yale University, and Brown University, whose admission rates have dropped to record lows in recent years. But the trend is widespread at selective schools. News and World Report.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 30, 2023

At the end of the programme, there is a poster symposium where the Fellow’s present their work to the rest of the program, faculty members and guests, including their families. On completion of the poster symposium students are presented with a stipend which can help cover costs incurred. Start today!

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MAY 27, 2024

I love the experience because graduations bring together family, present an opportunity for shared celebration of accomplishments, up our nation’s smile: frown ratio, and simultaneously facilitate both healthy reflection and warranted optimism about the future. Expect the Unexpected College Admission is not Fair. Of course not.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Dear Class of 2025, The college admissions process can feel like a whirlwind—deadlines, decisions, expectations—it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos. When Michele and I founded Top Tier Admissions over 20 years ago, our goal was to disrupt the college admissions process by creating transparency.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

You know the drill—college admissions aren’t just about the grades and the test scores anymore. In fact, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 44% of colleges consider extracurricular activities as a significant factor in their admissions decisions.

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HelloCollege

JULY 11, 2024

A college admissions consultant can be the make-or-break factor in gaining acceptances, unlocking financial opportunities, and making the entire process less stressful. What is a College Admission Consultant? A college admissions consultant is your personal guide through the college application journey.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 1, 2023

What is legacy admissions? Legacy admissions is a policy that grants preferences to the children of alumni. In addition, legacy admissions is a sort of business strategy. apply for admission. The policy has been particularly important in the Ivy League and other elite, private schools.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

In these settings, when I am talking to people I don’t know very well, I find they generally broach a few central topics with me- sports/running, my kids/their school, and college/college admission- not always in that order. . Admission as Stereogram . Try a few for yourself here. . Like a stereogram, look into what you see.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They were also siloed among Admissions, Financial Aid, Institutional Research, Academics, Athletics, and Marketing. He also had two remote staff members doing admissions operations and institutional research—unusual for a small collegebut a testament to having the right people doing the job, even if they were not physically on campus.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

That shows the admissions team that you’re ready for college-level work. While this is a solid rate, your chances still depend on your GPA, the classes youve completed, and how well you present yourself in your application. UC Davis looks at your grades closely, so make sure you’re doing well in all your classes.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Re-upping this blog based on a few recent conversations with college and neighborhood friends who have kids in the admission process right now. He told me that after watching his older son go through the admission process he has been telling his current high school senior who is applying to colleges to be prepared to hear “no.”

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road2college

JANUARY 10, 2025

If youre considering colleges, the New Ivies present strong options. Use this guide to explore and compare them by academics, The post The New Ivies: Academics, Admissions and Affordability appeared first on Road2College.

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Enrollment Catalyst

JULY 24, 2024

Recently, I had the opportunity to present a webinar to nearly 800 school leaders sponsored by Blackbaud. Admissions process feedback. If you are interested in conducting one, please contact me about this important tool for evaluating your admissions and marketing efforts. Other schools considered. Orientation experience.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 23, 2023

At Top Tier Admissions, we believe in supporting the whole student. In our new blog series, we are providing the TTA community with resources on the critical intersection of mental health and college admissions, diving deep into the challenges faced by students and their families during this pivotal phase of life.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 17, 2023

College admissions interviews are an important element of the application process. However, there are several different types of college admissions interviews. With a bit of solid information, combined with some forethought and research, you’ll be able to nail the college admissions interview.

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Enrollment Catalyst

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This discussion delves into how artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, is transforming private school marketing and admissions, offering practical insights and innovative strategies. Together, they present a compelling glimpse into the future of educational enrollment marketing leadership and technology’s role in it.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

Private college admissions counselors (like our stellar team at Top Tier Admissions ) work with students to maximize their options in the increasingly complex and competitive college admissions process. Most fundamentally, private college admissions counselors are advocates that serve as part of a student’s core support team.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

At the end of the programme, students write up their work and present it to the other students, faculty and guest lecturers. Whatever work is done toward finding a solution will show off their math skills and creative problem-solving abilities to the admissions team. PROMYS is a residential programme. Start today!

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 13, 2023

At Top Tier Admissions, we believe in supporting the whole student. In our new blog series, we are providing the TTA community with resources on the critical intersection of mental health and college admissions, diving deep into the challenges faced by students and their families during this pivotal phase of life.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I recently hosted Top Tier Admissions’ “Ask Me Anything” webinar, where we dove deep into the importance of having a solid early admissions strategy and all the perks that come with it. It was an open floor, where parents and students could literally ask me anything about the college admissions process.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 3, 2023

A prospective client emailed me yesterday with a question that is regularly asked of me when I give presentations on college admission. Rather it is a collection of rigorous high school syllabi that are presented to students who want to challenge themselves. Both are respected by college admissions officers.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 25, 2024

As these alternative populations become critical to institutional health, marketing, recruitment, admission, and other functions that drive enrollment growth must also move from being decentralized in schools and programs to being centralized so that institutional leadership can set and meet goals.

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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

Legacy admissions has been highly criticized in recent years, though only a few elite colleges have jettisoned the practice. The recent Supreme Court decision to ban race-conscious admissions has reinvigorated debates around legacy admissions. Supreme Court's recent decision to ban race-conscious admissions.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

At the end of the programme, a research forum takes place at which participants present their research to the other students and university faculty. Ivy Central offers exceptional focus to help you prepare for college admissions throughout the high-schooling years. The workbook is graded at the end of the first two weeks.

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Enrollment Catalyst

JANUARY 3, 2023

Over the years, I have written many blog posts on this topic and have presented many webinars and workshops at conferences. This approach is different from most ambassador programs, as these initiatives are usually focused on admissions events and mentor relationships. I wrote an e-book on the 9 Drivers of Word-of-Mouth.

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Enrollment Catalyst

AUGUST 23, 2023

During this workshop, you’ll develop a plan using the Family Journey framework as you affirm what you’re doing well and close gaps in your marketing and admissions process. In my coaching work with schools, I always prefer that the head of school is involved in my meetings with the admissions and marketing team.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At Top Tier Admissions, we take pride in our team of expert counselors who bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to guiding families through the college admissions process. Shannon Kennedy has over 25 years of experience in the college admissions field.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 31, 2023

All RISE students will achieve a better understanding of the scientific process, research ethics, how to read a research paper, how to present independent research, and how to network in the science and engineering fields. Ivy Central offers exceptional focus to help you prepare for college admissions throughout the high-schooling years.

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