Admissions Village

MARCH 24, 2024

This has allowed colleges to reach out to more underserved populations both domestically and internationally. At this time of year, social media overflows with posts of X kid with XY stats who did not get into Z college. Ivy Day is filled with disappointment because, hello, the HUGE majority of kids do not get accepted to these colleges.

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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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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

This week we welcome Regional Director of Admission for the Mid-Atlantic, Kathleen Voss, to the blog. When I started out in college admission, my director at the time encouraged me to learn as much as I could about financial aid. Welcome, Kathleen! I worked for a small school, and we had to wear a lot of hats. Lets break it down!

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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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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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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. It uses the prospect’s name, states their program of interest, and provides an attractive but time-sensitive call to action at the end. Reading Time: 10 minutes Do you need more school advertising ideas?

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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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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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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. You can cross-reference this projected SAT score with the average SAT range at top colleges. WHAT IS THE PSAT?

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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!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Competitions and academic Olympiads Online competitions can be a fantastic way to stand out. Platforms like Behance or even personal blogs can serve as a great way to highlight your achievements. When it comes to getting into an Ivy League school, the game is all about showing that extra spark.

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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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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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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. 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.

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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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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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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? In the regular round, the waitlist is typically not even on their radar. Only 18.7%

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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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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. Application Boot Camp Need strategic guidance from start to finish? Try Application Boot Camp. Employers often value the flexibility that liberal arts students bring to the table.

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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

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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Tex Admissions

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Enrollment managers must balance many different needs around in-state, out-of-state, international students, spaces in colleges/schools/majors, scholarship athletes, low-income/rural/first generation, and so on. Do not pay anyone to assist you with these essays - unscrupulous services prey on peoples grief.

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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. 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. for the class of 2025.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its an opportunity to demonstrate how your students and staff embody the spirit of giving, kindness, and celebration during the holidays, making your school stand out to prospective families and partners. Reading Time: 8 minutes Its the most wonderful time of the year! Lets get started! Why Create a Holiday Highlight Video in 2024?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MAY 27, 2024

Last year I wrote this blog criticizing February , and man did the Feb fans have some words. Now, maybe you live somewhere I’m not thinking of or unfamiliar with and you have some terrible May situation, but in the South, the pollen is gone, the flowers are out, the bugs and humidity haven’t arrived, and most mornings and evenings are cool.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 22, 2023

Earlier in this blog, we mentioned many colleges had fewer applicants this year. Not exactly sure what is happening there, except maybe the fact that they pulled out of the US News and World Report rankings had something to do with it. To combat this, students are often applying to more colleges than they used to.

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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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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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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. That said, it is not without its challenges.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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. 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.

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Today, well discuss two important steps you can take to ensure your future education is more affordable and accessible: filling out the FAFSA and applying for additional scholarships. The updated FAFSA application process should take no more than an hour to complete, and you can fill-out the form here. What is the FAFSA?

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