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You Built a Great Online Program. How Do You Position it in a Crowded Market?

Ruffaloni

Navigating the crowded waters of online higher education requires a standout positioning strategy. Differentiating between one program and the next can be hard for prospective students. An effective strategy starts with understanding what resonates with these students, and RNL’s new online student report provides the clues we need to develop a strategy that will connect with students.

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How to Get Into Pomona College: Acceptance Rate & Strategies

College Transitions

All of the member schools within the Claremont Consortium have excellent reputations, but Pomona College and its 1,774 brilliant undergrads edge out Claremont McKenna for the title of “Most Selective.

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Universities in Virginia

Top Tier Admissions

Several years ago, we offered a deep dive into UVA , Virginia’s flagship university, my graduate school alma mater, a well-known “ Public Ivy ,” and recently crowned “ New Ivy.” But as Virginia residents (like me) know well, UVA is hardly the only college in the state. In fact, Virginia is home to a number of excellent universities, both public and private.

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How to Get Into Texas A&M: Acceptance Rate and Strategies

College Transitions

The oldest university in the state of Texas, A&M has long outgrown the “Agricultural & Mechanical” portion of its name. At least 40,000 student applicants have applied for the opportunity to attend the College Station campus in each of the past six admissions cycles; back in the year 2000, fewer than 17,000 applied.

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What is a College Admissions Consultant?

HelloCollege

Applying to college is a massive undertaking, and there is a lot riding on it. It’s not just about continuing your education—it’s about setting the stage for your career and your future. As the college application process becomes increasingly competitive and complicated, with students applying to more schools than ever , it’s essential to put your best foot forward in all aspects of your application.

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Parents: Are You Making These College Application Mistakes?

North Star Admissions Consulting

Parents of rising high school seniors: Do you know how to avoid making the most common college application mistakes? The next few months are a critical time in your student’s college application process. Even the most well-meaning parents can accidentally make bad decisions that will hurt their child’s prospects. In addition to waiting too long to finish applications and apply (call me if you need help!

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Evolution and Ecology for the DAT

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Learn key DAT concepts related to natural selection, evolution, animal behavior, and ecology, plus practice questions and answers eveyrthing you need to know about evolution and ecology for the dat Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction to evolution and ecology Part 2: Natural selection a) Requirements b) In populations Part 3: Evolution a) Genetic drift b) Prezygotic and postzygotic isolation c) Patterns of evolution d) Speciation e) Phylogenetic trees f) Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium Part 4: Anim

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Chemistry Lab Techniques for the DAT

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Learn key DAT concepts related to chemistry lab techniques and equipment for general chemistry, plus practice questions and answers everything you need to know about chemistry lab techniques for the dat Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction to chemistry lab techniques Part 2: Equipment and basic techniques a) Equipment b) Basic techniques Part 3: Error analysis Part 4: Safety Part 5: Data analysis Part 6: High-yield terms Part 7: Questions and answers - Part 1: Introduction to chemistry lab tec

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Best Colleges in Delaware – 2024

College Transitions

The First State of Delaware may have been the first to ratify the Constitution, but it’s relatively small population (45th largest in the US) prevents it from being first in the nation when it comes to higher education destination points. In fact, there are only a handful of 4-year-degree-granting institutions in the entire state.

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Apple Vision Pro MBA Goes Global

BestColleges

An MBA for the Apple Vision Pro is now being offered in more countries across the globe in addition to the U.S. The Impact MBA is offered by Tomorrow University, a state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. The program has a heavy focus on flexibility, sustainability, and interactivity. The Impact MBA expansion comes as the Apple Vision Pro is being offered in new markets worldwide.

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Best Colleges in West Virginia – 2024

College Transitions

The state of West Virginia may be most famous for the Appalachian Mountains and wide open natural beauty, but there happen to also be some fantastic higher education options there as well.

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California Community College Offering Free Courses to Incarcerated Juveniles

BestColleges

A new program by the College of the Desert will offer on-site general education college courses to incarcerated students ages 18-24. Students won't have to pay for the classes, and they're transferable to both the University of California and the California State University systems. The program is funded by a grant from the California Community Colleges' Rising Scholars Network.

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25 Best Boarding Schools in the US – 2024 Edition

College Transitions

If you are considering spending grades 9-12 at a boarding school, then you are about to make a financial investment every bit as sizable as the cost of tuition and living expenses at a private college. Fortunately for you, in 2024, there is no shortage of excellent boarding schools in the US.

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Applying to Brown as a Student Athlete

The Koppelman Group

Brown is an Ivy League university in Providence, Rhode Island with an open curriculum. They challenge students to create their own path, charting a track through the university that takes them where they want to go — on their own terms. It is a unique, highly-respected, and selective education in an urban setting with a strong campus culture and a vibrant creative community for the 7,000 undergraduate students who call it home.

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Get Common App Ready - August 1st is Coming!

AHM Advising

In the world of college admissions, August 1 is an important date, as it is the time when the Common Application rolls over every year for the new application cycle. Since that date will be here before you know it, I want to share some helpful tips in preparation for application season: The Common App website has a first-year application guide as well as a page with this year's personal statement prompts.

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Leveraging SEO in Your Enrollment Growth Strategy

Ruffaloni

Search engine optimization (SEO) is an essential element of any institution’s lead generation strategy and is a core tactic that should be at the center of your digital marketing strategy. Why? Your competition is investing in SEO. SEO delivers high-quality and high-propensity leads—great for top-of-funnel growth. Your web ranking improves when you add value to the web, increasing your visibility—Google matters.

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How to Write the UIUC Supplemental Essays 2023–2024

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is known for their diverse and academically rigorous academic programs. Every year, thousands of applicants seek to follow in the footsteps of UIUC alumni, including film critic Roger Ebert, writer Dan Savage, and scientist Temple Grandin. But completing your UIUC supplemental essays is easier said than done.

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How to Write the University of Wisconsin–Madison Supplemental Essays 2023–2024

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

The University of Wisconsin–Madison , home of the Badgers since 1848 , is known as a formidable research institution with high expectations for their applicants. Their storied alumni include Senator Tammy Baldwin, astronaut Laurel Clark, author Joyce Carol Oates, naturalist John Muir, and many others. Looking to become a Badger? First, you’ll need to write your UW-Madison supplemental essays.