Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Ivy League Universities Brown Admitted 906 students Early Decision out of 5,048 applicants for an 18% admission rate. Ivy League Universities Brown Admitted 906 students Early Decision out of 5,048 applicants for an 18% admission rate. California, Texas, and Florida represented 3 of the top 5 states for admitted students.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

College/University Terms: Accelerated Degree Programs: An accelerated degree program reduces the amount of time it takes to obtain an undergraduate degree by at least one year. Most accelerated degree programs allow a student to obtain a bachelor’s degree in three years or less. Colleges typically do not have graduate students.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For more about this please read our blog post on institutional priorities from last year. Another student was offered a spot at a highly selective public flagship with a single-digit acceptance rate for out-of-state students in a highly sought-after major, but that same student was denied or deferred at similar, less selective institutions.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

Please remember that this is not a blog where you should post statistics or throw fellow students under the bus. UGA is the flagship institution for the state of Georgia, and as such our goal is to enroll a class that is roughly 80% Georgians. It is more difficult for out-of-state students to be admitted though due to the 80/20 split.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

Can expat students get in-state tuition and other financial aid? Unfortunately, expats are generally not eligible for in-state tuition as this is tied to where the student and their parents have resided in the time leading up to the college application. Dollars using the exchange rate published by the Federal Reserve.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore why it might be the right choice for you! Tuition at community colleges is significantly lower than what you’d pay at four-year universities, often with reduced rates for in-state students. If so, have you considered the benefits of attending a local community college? from fall 2022.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For students out of state, these numbers are even lower. Below, we’ve listed some key points to keep in mind: Choosing campuses The same UC application can be sent to all nine campuses, and when you fill out your application, you’ll have the opportunity to select which campuses you’d like to receive it.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Which means that, if you receive one, you can potentially attend school without paying a dime out of pocket. That depends on factors like your academic achievements, athletic skills, financial need, or even state residency. So how exactly do you get a full-ride scholarship? But there are ways to maximize your chances of receiving one.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Just 4% of their member colleges in 2022-23 mandated admission test scores, down from 55% in 2019-20.” • In recent weeks, Columbia University, Vassar College, and all of the State Universities of New York (SUNYs) have announced that they will be permanently test-optional. What can we say about test-optional admissions policies today?

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Admissions Village

APRIL 19, 2023

This will be the first blog in a series. This is the first in a series of blogs to try and answer these questions. At the same time, we still have one student awaiting a regular decision from a state flagship with a roughly 80% acceptance rate, and we heard she is not the only one. Part 1 - Let’s Celebrate Progress! next year).

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 2, 2025

Check out our list of notable colleges and universities with late application deadlines and keep in mind, schools with rolling admissions will keep their application cycle open until their class is full. For many students, later college application deadlines can offer a second chance and even more opportunities for success.

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Admissions Village

MARCH 26, 2023

At this time of year, social media is filled with posts of X kid with XY stats who did not get into Z college. Ivy day is a blood bath because, hello, the HUGE majority of kids do not get accepted to these colleges. Kids are asking, “What more could I have done?”. This is not a simple equation of hard work = reward. So what does this all mean?

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

If you just received your PSAT score, check out our PSAT to SAT score conversion tool. If you score in the top percentile (based on state-specific cutoffs), you could qualify for scholarships or awards. The PSAT is also considered a predictive test in that it can inform how well you’ll perform on the SAT without any additional prep.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Visitors can click on different parts of the campus, zoom in for a closer look, and zoom out for a view of the Eternal City. Reading Time: 10 minutes Do you need more school advertising ideas? Today, we’re providing you with the inspiration you need. Before we get the strategy, it’s important to define our goals. Contact HEM today!

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Colorado State University

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

My name is Vicky, and I’m a fourth-year student at Colorado State University, majoring in Biology. Going out of state was nerve-racking, but it all worked out for me. You don’t have to have everything figured out right away. About the author Vicky Wozniak is an out-of-state Biology major at CSU.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Speaking of, if any of the above categories might fit you, please check out and bookmark our FG/LI Resource Center , which offers guidance for students who may not have as much support/guidance as others in the application process.) Looking at pictures of the ocean isn’t the same as dipping your toes in it. Enter fly-in programs!

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 15, 2025

Students and families are likely reaching out for additional information, attending virtual or in-person events, and engaging with admissions counselors. Reading Time: 13 minutes Now more than ever, knowing how to recruit students online is essential for success. In 2025, brochures and campus visits alone are no longer enough.

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Ruffaloni

AUGUST 28, 2024

Through the prism of one of Phil’s recent blogs on the “ enrollment turbulence ” facing institutions, our conversation focused on how proposed changes to three U.S. Changes to state reciprocity rules that would considerably complicate the ability of institutions to enroll online students from different states.

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 9, 2025

After the already stressful application process, this news might put you in a state of further uncertainty. You applied Early Decision to your dream school, and you received a letter stating that you were deferred. Many students will know the feeling of opening an admissions decision and seeing one of two words: deferred or waitlisted.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 20, 2025

Some teachers will also ask you to fill out a brag sheet that allows you to provide details on your work in their class and highlight specific moments that showcase your strengths. Dont delay and miss out on a great letter! KEY RELATIONSHIPS THAT CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION How can you foster those relationships?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 26, 2025

C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out. ENROLL NOW LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES: WORTH IT Heres why liberal arts colleges are worth considering when youre thinking about the value of your college degree. LEARN MORE 3.

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Tex Admissions

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Tourists waiting in line for their Instagram poses at East Balis Lempuyang Temple Note and PSA: I do not assist with the UT Waitlist academic update essay or Letter of Continued Interest at other universities for non-clients. Do not pay anyone to assist you with these essays - unscrupulous services prey on peoples grief.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

If you’re passionate about sports and dream of being part of this exciting industry, it’s a smart move to start by checking out the country’s best colleges for sports management. In this blog, we name 10 of the best colleges for sports management and how they earn that title.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 11, 2023

percent of adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 in the United States experience an anxiety disorder at some point, and the American Psychological Association reports 70 percent of high school students cited anxiety and depression as a significant problem among their peers. Rejection is a natural part of any application process.

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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. What Are Good Online Extracurricular Activities?

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Enrollment Catalyst

MARCH 11, 2024

This is similar to legislation in other states throughout the United States. The state of Ohio recently passed legislation to give families greater access to private education through its Ed Choice Scholarship. The State of Ohio has offered different versions of the EdChoice Scholarship since 2005.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 31, 2025

And yet, thousands of students receive this purgatory-like decision in March: neither in, nor out of the class. Once you receive a waitlist notification, what should you do, and how long should you hold out hope of being admitted? Applying to college, students hope to be accepted and fear being rejected. Only 18.7%

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

What’s right for you might not be right for the next person, so keep your own counsel but be sure to have your support system in place should you need to talk things out. For more tips, check out “ Top 10 Things to Do After Submitting Your College Application, ” which never goes out of style! 15 t h ; EDII: on or before Feb.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The cost can be prohibitive to pay out-of-pocket for most families, but students are understandably anxious about taking on too much student loan debt. How much will you have to pay out-of-pocket? Keep reading to find out! An open secret among all college students and faculty is that the price of tuition is getting way too high.

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Marks Education

APRIL 9, 2025

If you apply and are accepted through a direct admit system, you are accepted to the universitys nursing program right out of high school. You know you want to be a nurse and youre ready to apply to Bachelors of Science in Nursing programs to get a four-year BSN! There are important decisions to be made when selecting a program!

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Summer: a time to relax, lay out on the beach, andreturn to the classroom? Conducting high-level research related to that topic gives you an opportunity to dip your toes into the field and figure out if its the right subject for you. Intellectual exploration is not reserved for the school year alone. They can highlight your expertise.

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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.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 20, 2025

In this blog, I will highlight the key data-driven strategies for assessing ROI and how these strategies inform a strategic budget plan that strengthens your institutions overall portfolio and drives sustainable growth. And more importantly, how do we directly link those costs with your institutions growth objectives?

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Ivy Central

MARCH 15, 2023

Whatever it is that attracts you to Stanford, this blog will help you get to know more about it and whether it will be a good fit for you. Admission Acceptance Rate: Stanford University is known to be the most selective universities in the United States, with an acceptance rate of around 4.3% for the class of 2025.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 7, 2025

But with so many meteorology schools out there, how do you know which ones are the best? In this blog, weve rounded up the best meteorology schools in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Acceptance rate: 81% Average tuition cost: $7,000 (in-state) UC Boulder is a powerhouse in atmospheric and environmental science.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for co-writing this blog post with me. Yale and Dartmouth both stated their belief, backed up by studies they have done, that scores are more predictive of academic success at college than high school GPA. Others have made big announcements in the last few weeks.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Georgia HOPE (Helping Outstanding Students Academically) Scholarship started in 1993, and it’s a state program that provides high-achieving students with money to cover part of tuition costs. Luckily, there are things like the HOPE Scholarship to help with that last part. HOPE Scholarship applicants must: Be U.S.

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