Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Fulbright Program, established in 1946 by U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright, promotes international education and cultural exchange. It provides grants for students, scholars, and professionals to study, research, and teach across more than 140 countries, fostering mutual understanding between nations. I was honored to be a Fulbright Award recipient in 2017-18 during my PhD program, which took me to Sweden and facilitated eleven months of meaningful doctoral research while connecting with sc

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As your child enters their sophomore or junior year of high school, you may find yourself at the crossroads of an important decision: when and how to help them best prepare for the SAT or ACT. We understand that navigating this process can feel overwhelming, especially as the pendulum is beginning to swing back in the other direction as some highly selective colleges and universities are once again requiring standardized test results for admission (for an up-to-date list of all institutions that

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Data Summary Check Almost half of students (47%) say skills-based training and education are extremely important. Check The majority of prospective online students (58%) say they have considered pursuing microcredentials or certificates. Check Over half (51%) of school administrators respond that microcredentials help students land jobs after graduation.

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Scoir

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When I was a teen, I struggled with debilitating test anxiety. I had trouble sleeping because I kept worrying about the test. I'd worry about getting into my dream college, and that I wouldn't get a good score, no matter how hard I studied.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The State University of New York (SUNY) introduced a student success program at 25 schools, replicated from a model by the City University of New York. Students in the program can receive up to $1,250 a year. The financial support students receive can include a scholarship of up to $550 a year, textbook funds of up to $300 a year, and monthly participation incentives of up to $400 a year.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

High school is a time for leaps and bounds—both academically and personally. As such, it’s critical to learn in an environment where you are not only challenged and encouraged to pursue your intellectual interests but also given the support to innovate, be creative, and grow in skills like critical thinking, empathy, problem-solving, and confidence.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Data Summary Check Almost half of students (47%) say skills-based training and education are extremely important. Check The majority of prospective online students (58%) say they have considered pursuing microcredentials or certificates. Check Over half (51%) of school administrators respond that microcredentials help students land jobs after graduation.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The State University of New York (SUNY) introduced a student success program at 25 schools, replicated from a model by the City University of New York. Students in the program can receive up to $1,250 a year. The financial support students receive can include a scholarship of up to $550 a year, textbook funds of up to $300 a year, and monthly participation incentives of up to $400 a year.

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The USA is the largest destination country for international students worldwide, hosting 24% of all international students. 70.4% of international students in the US come from Asia, with China (23.8) and India (21.8) being the top countries of origin. It is the most chosen destination among international students due to its top-tier colleges, high-quality education […] The post Top scholarships for International students in the US appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universiti

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Why do you want to go to school here? If there’s one prompt you are certain to write more than once, it’s this one. This prompt comes in a few different flavors, but at the end of the day, they all want to know why their school is the perfect school for you and why you’re the perfect student for them. No pressure or anything. Here are some examples of how schools ask this question; they range from just academics to culture to all-encompassing: Duke : What is your sense of Duke as a university an

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The decision to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a significant one, often shaping the trajectory of your career and personal development. With the increasing globalization of business and the dynamic nature of job markets, aspiring professionals are in two-minds whether to pursue their MBA in India vs abroad. Each option presents unique […] The post Is it better to do an MBA in India vs Abroad?

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Niche

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Estimated read time – 5 minutes Updated 9/17/24 Education is finally starting to understand the importance of quantifying web traffic to justify marketing spend. Most often, I’ve heard colleagues consider online branding campaigns or social media “black holes” with no way of showing their value. But the same could be said about the print marketing, TV commercials and billboards we frequently see.

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As high school students transition from summer break into the school year, they must learn or relearn how to balance school, homework, extracurricular activities, and time with friends. Though their schedules may be busy, students also should make time to attend college admissions counselors visits’ to their schools. These visits, most of which occur in the fall, are a great opportunity for students at various stages of the college search and admissions process.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In addition to more “normal” ways of conceptualizing identity—such as race/ethnicity, gender/sex, religion, etc—we’ve found that thinking about ways they explore and express the roles/identities listed below can be a great way for students to brainstorm ideas for a personal statement (such as an identities-threaded montage ), or to add depth to a personal statement or supplemental essay draft (see: Hiking essay example).

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A new study says social and civic engagement among Americans continues to decline. College graduates, however, are more likely to be socially active than people who didn't attend college. They're more apt to interact with their communities, have more friends, and participate in groups. A decline in college enrollments could exacerbate this growing isolation.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A new study says social and civic engagement among Americans continues to decline. College graduates, however, are more likely to be socially active than people who didn't attend college. They're more apt to interact with their communities, have more friends, and participate in groups. A decline in college enrollments could exacerbate this growing isolation.

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