BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

Students will have the option to take the science portion of the ACT, similar to the optional writing portion. The math, reading, and English core test will be reduced from three hours to two hours to curb test-taking fatigue. The new ACT will roll out online in spring 2025 and in school in spring 2026. Many colleges and universities went test-optional during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some have recently reinstated standardized testing requirements.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 18, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, the ACT has made bold moves to redefine its role and stay ahead of the competition, particularly the Digital SAT. New changes announced to the ACT will not only make it more popular but could also challenge the dominance of the Digital SAT. Here’s why. ACT: THE GAME-CHANGING INNOVATIONS The ACT has introduced two fundamental changes that set it apart from its traditional format and its competitors: Enhanced Flexibility: Students can now choos

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College Transitions

JULY 18, 2024

Like many other elite private colleges, Johns Hopkins University has fared quite well in higher education’s selectivity arms race since the start of the present millennium.

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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

The Pac-12 Conference currently consists of only Washington State University and Oregon State University. Former Pac-12 schools left for other conferences offering better media deals. Both remaining Pac-12 schools will compete in football within the Mountain West Conference. The future remains uncertain for the Pac-12, which could reconstitute its membership.

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College Transitions

JULY 18, 2024

There is so much to like about Boston University that it’s not hard to figure out why it received over 78,000 applications for a spot in the 2024-25 freshman class.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 18, 2024

North Carolina State University (NC State), the flagship STEM campus of the UNC System, supports their diverse student body in both research and leadership. NC State’s accomplished alumni include comedian Zach Galifianakis, quarterback Philip Rivers, and SAS CEO James Goodnight. Hoping to join their ranks? First, you’ll need to nail your NC State supplemental essays.

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iSchoolConnect

JULY 18, 2024

Study in Australia with Griffith University Scholarship Griffith University is now offering the Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship, which covers 50% of tuition fees, for international students starting their studies in 2024, 2025, or 2026. This scholarship aims to support outstanding students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. learn more about eligibility criteria and application details […] The post Griffith University Vice Chancellor’s Inter

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College Transitions

JULY 18, 2024

On August 1st, the Common Application will officially go live for the 2024-25 admissions season. If you’ll be applying to any colleges using this form, it’s a smart idea to start inputting information as soon as possible. Accordingly, many students wonder if there is a specific way to format their Common App essay.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 18, 2024

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is a prestigious institution known for its rigorous academics and collaborative campus community. This article explores the ACT scores and requirements for applicants to CWRU, highlighting what you need to know to strengthen your application. Be sure to check out our other post that discusses CWRU’s SAT stats and requirements!

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 18, 2024

Yale. The name speaks for itself. Yale is widely regarded as one of the best school in the nation (though these days, U.S. News & World Report ranks it at #5). And aspiring Yalies should take the application process extremely seriously. Recently accepted students had very impressive test scores. SATs were (on average) between 1500 and 1580, which ACT averages ranged from 33-35!

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 18, 2024

North Carolina State University (NC State), the flagship STEM campus of the UNC System, supports their diverse student body in both research and leadership. NC State’s accomplished alumni include comedian Zach Galifianakis, quarterback Philip Rivers, and SAS CEO James Goodnight. Hoping to join their ranks? First, you’ll need to nail your NC State supplemental essays.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 18, 2024

The University of Maryland is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland. With 12 schools and more than 90 undergraduate majors, UMD has a lot of choices for its nearly 30k undergrads. The school has only been getting more popular, especially for out-of-state students. While UMD is a state school, they get around three times the number of out-of-state applicants compared to those in-state.

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iSchoolConnect

JULY 18, 2024

Study in Australia with Griffith University Scholarship Griffith University is now offering the Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship, which covers 50% of tuition fees, for international students starting their studies in 2024, 2025, or 2026. This scholarship aims to support outstanding students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. learn more about eligibility criteria and application details […] The post Griffith University Vice Chancellor’s Inter

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Estrela Consulting Blog

JULY 18, 2024

As a former college athlete and a former college coach, I’ve been fortunate to be on both sides of the experience as the recruit and the recruiter.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

JULY 18, 2024

It is hard to believe that the 2024-2025 boarding school admissions season is here! Just 4 months ago our clients were receiving their acceptance notifications to schools like Exeter, Andover, Choate, Deerfield, Lawrenceville, Taft, Loomis, Hotchkiss and similar top schools. We are receiving email inquiries and phone calls from parents who are inquiring about retaining the services of an educational consultant for direct admissions to the ninth grade or for reapplication (because their child was

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 18, 2024

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMN) is known for their wide array of majors and strong health sciences program in particular. Founded before Minnesota was even a state, UMN counts among its accomplished alumni Arthur Fry (co-creator of Post-It Notes), Michele Norris (first African American female host for NPR), and Walter Mondale (42nd Vice President of the United States), among many others.

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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

A new bill proposes making it harder for for-profit colleges to rely on federal dollars. It would change the existing 90/10 rule into the 85/15 rule. These figures refer to the revenue for-profits can generate through federal financial aid. The 2024 POST Act is the seventh attempt by U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin to reintroduce the 85/15 rule. A newly proposed bill aims to further restrict how much of a for-profit college's revenue can come from the federal government.

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