Enrollment Catalyst

JULY 24, 2024

Your new family onboarding process doesn’t stop at the beginning of the school year. This milestone marks the continuation of your ongoing strategy to integrate and retain new families. Recently, I had the opportunity to present a webinar to nearly 800 school leaders sponsored by Blackbaud. You can access the recording to learn about a comprehensive approach to onboarding new families: Beyond Enrollment–Onboarding K-12 Families for Retention Success.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 24, 2024

Whom, when, and how to ask for great medical school recommendation letters, including word-for-word scripts (Note: A version of this article can also be found in our free, 102-page comprehensive guide to medical school applications, Get Into Medical School: 6 Practical Lessons to Stand Out and Earn Your White Coat. ) - Introduction Similar to writing the AMCAS personal statement , the thought of asking for medical school letters of recommendation (or in AMCAS terms, letters of evaluation) makes

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

Established right after the end of World War II, Binghamton University (also called SUNY Binghamton) has grown to become the top-rated public university in the state of New York. Nearly 50,000 applicants applied to Binghamton University in 2023, hoping to join the Class of 2027. This included an influx of out-of-state and international applicants.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The 2024 Annual Meeting of Franklin Cummings Tech held on June 20 brought together the Board of Trustees, staff, students, and advocates and supporters of the college’s Early College Program. The meeting highlighted the Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP), an Early College initiative through which high school seniors can graduate high school with a full year of college credits towards an associate degree.

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

Davidson College is a highly ranked, North Carolina-based liberal arts college. And, yes, NBA legend Steph Curry is an alum. It is one of the very best such institutions in the Southern United States; many comparable highly selective liberal arts schools are situated in the Northeast (Colby, Colgate, Wesleyan, etc.).

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The 2024 Annual Meeting of Franklin Cummings Tech held on June 20, brought together the Board, staff, students, and advocates and supporters of FC Tech’s Early College Program. The meeting highlighted the College’s Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP), an Early College initiative through which high school seniors can graduate high school with a full tuition-free year of college credits towards an associate degree.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 24, 2024

Reading Time: 9 minutes In today’s digital age, schools must leverage every tool at their disposal to enhance communication, attract prospective students, and establish authority. One of the most effective yet often underutilized tools is blogging. As social media marketing has gained traction in recent years, many educational institutions wonder whether blogging is still a viable way to improve their brand awareness and boost enrollment.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 24, 2024

Learn key DAT concepts related to cells, plus practice questions and answers Everything you need to know about cells for the dat Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction to cells Part 2: Cell theory Part 3: Cell structure and organelles a) Organelles b) Cytoskeleton c) Higher structure in multicellular organisms Part 4: Cell membrane and components a) Phospholipid bilayers b) Fluid mosaic model c) Major components of the cell membrane d) Transporters Part 5: Cell division a) Mitosis b) Meiosis c)

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BestColleges

JULY 24, 2024

The new GMAC Business Writing Assessment serves as a standalone test that can be taken at home. Students will be given 30 minutes to objectively analyze and critique an argument. The assessment is $30. Some schools, like Harvard, are requiring the test if students take the GMAT Focus Edition, which doesn't have a writing assessment of its own. The new Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Focus Edition dropped the analytical writing assessment — but a new test will fill that gap amid d

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 24, 2024

Learn key DAT concepts related to archaebacteria, eubacteria, protists, fungi, and viruses, plus practice questions and answers everything you need to know about microbes for the dat Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction to microbes Part 2: Taxonomy Part 3: Prokaryotes a) Archaebacteria b) Bacterial morphology c) Gram-positive and gram-negative d) Bacterial metabolism e) Bacterial reproduction Part 4: Protists a) Fungus-like protists b) Plant/algae-like protists c) Animal-like protists (protozo

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BestColleges

JULY 24, 2024

The University of Utah and Weber State University closed their cultural centers ahead of the law's enactment at the beginning of this month. Utah seemingly will not force former diversity, equity, and inclusion offices to shut down as long as they provide access to all students. Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed that the Utah universities were not required to close their cultural centers.

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 24, 2024

The city of Los Angeles was just another rough-and-tumble frontier town when the University of Southern California opened its doors in 1880. As L.A. developed into the constantly evolving hub of innovation it is today, USC has grown along with it to become a center for exploration, inspiration, and imagination for each of its ~21,000 undergraduates.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Stony Brook University , a prominent public research institution and member of the SUNY system , maintains high academic standards for its applicants. In this article, we will explore the SAT scores and requirements for Stony Brook University. Be sure to check out our other post that discusses Stony Brook’s ACT stats and requirements! What is the average SAT score at Stony Brook University?

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Franklin Cummings Tech recently celebrated two longtime Trustees whose terms ended at the College this summer. David Fischer and Roger Berman joined the Board in 2015 and each served the College for 9 years. They became familiar faces on campus by interacting with students, faculty and staff at career fairs, galas, community conversations, and many more events and meetings.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Stony Brook University , a prominent public research institution and member of the SUNY system , maintains high academic standards for its applicants. In this article, we will explore the ACT scores and requirements for Stony Brook University. Be sure to check out our other post that discusses Stony Brook’s SAT stats and requirements! What is the average ACT score at Stony Brook University?

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

Located 60 miles east of New York City, Stony Brook University boasts the largest campus of any public school in the state of New York. One of two flagship institutions in the SUNY system, Stony Brook receives over 50,000 applications.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 24, 2024

The University of Richmond is not a large public university, though we understand why the name might have had you fooled. It is actually a relatively small liberal arts school in Richmond, Virginia. With a truly eye-catching campus, a popular business school, and high academic standards, U Richmond is an excellent choice for those looking for southern liberal arts schools.

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

If you live in the Evergreen State and want to stay close to home for college, you are fortunate enough to have a wealth of amazing public options as well as some strong private institutions to select from.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 24, 2024

Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts is a small liberal-arts college focused on preparing students to service their local and global communities as purpose-forward professionals. Amherst (the town) is a large town of 38,000, and is only 90 minutes from Boston. The town has just about anything you’d need, though, from outstanding food to cultural experiences like the Emily Dickinson Museum.

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

Pepperdine University is a rare institution that is ranked by U.S. News as a top 50 school and also had an acceptance rate of just under 50% last year. This private Christian university, located in gorgeous Malibu, is home to 3,700 undergraduate students.

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Niche

JULY 24, 2024

Niche’s annual K-12 rankings will be out in September, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing to promote what’s great about your school. And you don’t have to be #1 or an A+ school to have great proof points you can share, either. Here are some examples we loved from last year’s K-12 rankings to help get you thinking about what you might want to do in 2024.

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

If you hail from the Buckeye State, you should rejoice at the number of exceptional colleges and universities within your borders. In additional to a top-notch flagship university, there are a number of elite liberal arts options, additional public value schools, and even a top private research institution that draws talent from around the globe.

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

Outsiders are often drawn to the Palmetto State for its warm weather, beaches, golf courses, cuisine, and natural beauty. However, there are many good reasons to consider traveling to (or remaining in) South Carolina as you embark on your college journey.

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