Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing higher education landscape, the health of an institution is more critical than ever. A healthy organization is one that fosters a positive work environment, achieves its goals, and continuously improves. A healthy organization also has a profound impact on students, faculty, and staff by providing a more supportive learning environment, attracting and retaining top talent, and ultimately achieving its mission.

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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. When it comes to getting into an Ivy League school, the game is all about showing that extra spark.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In an era dominated by screens and social media, it’s easy to think that the college recruitment landscape has become impersonal. But amidst the noise of online content and digital campaigns, it’s the human touch that truly resonates with prospective students and their families. New data from the 2024 Prospective Family Engagement Report underscores the enduring power of in-person experiences, personalized interactions, and trusted guidance in shaping college decisions.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Back in May 2024, I shared my top strategies for getting into law school and how high school students can start preparing early. Now, with law school application deadlines approaching in February and March, it’s time to dive into one of the most critical elements: crafting a compelling admissions essay. Your law school admissions essay is your chance to go beyond the basics on your resume, showcasing your unique story and explaining why law school is the right path for you.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For those working in enrollment, the college planning process is familiar territory. We’ve navigated the deadlines, mastered the jargon, and understand the intricacies of financial aid. But for prospective students the landscape can be a bewildering maze Our recent study with ZeeMee, Enrollment and the Well-Being of Prospective Students: Creating a Culture of Care , sheds light on the anxieties surrounding college planning.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Would you shop for and buy a house without first knowing the asking price? How about a car? Of course not! You’d know what your budget is, look for a house or car that falls within your budget, and then decide whether the price tag is worth it to you. So it goes with the cost of college. A college education will probably be the first or second most expensive purchase that an individual will ever make over the course of his or her entire lifetime.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This week, RNL will release its third report focused on how institutions are currently marketing and recruiting for their online programs. The 2024 Online Program Marketing and Recruitment Practices report focuses specific attention on how online programs are leveraging AI, communications planning, and ROI in addition to question sets on the how and why of marketing and recruitment strategies and tactics.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Franklin Cummings Tech announced today a $2.5 million grant from the Yawkey Foundation. Announced at the topping off ceremony for the college’s new Nubian Square campus building in Roxbury, the grant will support the creation of the campus’s new student center and strengthen the mission of Boston’s only technical college as it marks a new era in its history.

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Niche

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It’s no secret … you know better than anyone that the past few years for higher ed enrollment have been rough as institutions continue searching for ways to improve affordability and boost student enrollment. But the truth is, college enrollment has been declining since 2010 and has continued to fall since the start of the pandemic. After increasing for decades, traditional undergraduate college student enrollment peaked in 2010 at around 18.1 million students , according to data from the Nation

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

College isn’t supposed to be all about making money, but with tuition and fees climbing every year, finding part-time jobs for college students has become a necessity for many. One of the biggest challenges you probably face is finding a job that fits around a schedule that’s not only packed but also always changing. On top of that, finding part-time jobs for college students that pay enough to make your time worthwhile can be tough, too.

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Disappointment in failing a credit-by-exam test is a normal reaction to have, whether you took the Spanish CLEP test, the American Government CLEP test, or any other CLEP courses. You’ve likely invested time, energy, and resources (likely hard-earned money) into passing your CLEP exam. You’ve been waiting in anticipation to know how you’ve done on the test; the results came back, and your heart sank.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Johns Hopkins University is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. It’s actually the first research university in America. As you might guess, research is a pretty big deal there. They are especially known for their Biomedical engineering and public health majors. The school is also popular with Pre-meds. In the past, their acceptance rate has been around 8%; however, they did not release their acceptance rate for the class of 2026.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Explore your chances of admission to medical schools in Maine, including average GPA and MCAT scores, school profiles, and success strategies. learn everything you need to know about getting into medical schools in maine Part 1: Introduction Part 2: List of medical schools in Maine: 2024 rankings & admissions statistics Part 3: Maine medical school profiles Part 4: Maine medical school admissions strategies Appendix A: Maine medical schools by degree type Appendix B: Maine medical schools by

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Achieving 1500 on the SAT is a milestone that many students aim for, but is 1500 really a good SAT score? Scoring 1500 places you in a highly competitive bracket, opening doors to top universities nationwide. However, as you set your college goals, it’s important to consider whether aiming even higher is necessary or if 1500 positions you well for success.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

If you are reading this post, things didn’t go to plan. You’ve been rejected EA by MIT, and you may not be sure what to do next. We’ve got you, but first let’s talk big picture. MIT accepts application Early Action, which is a non-binding process, and regular decision. People outside of college admissions often think that applying in the early round always favors applicants over the regular decision round.

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