Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 11, 2024

Debunking the myths To submit testing, or not to submit testing, that is the question on every student’s mind, but how much do colleges even care about standardized scores? Even though most colleges today use a holistic review that considers various factors to determine admission, standardized testing is often still considered to be the greatest… The post Standardized Testing in College Admission appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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Scoir

JANUARY 11, 2024

Junior year of high school is a key point in the college planning process. Between preparing for standardized tests to keeping up with extracurriculars, this year is full of hard work, reflection, and discovery.

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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

JANUARY 11, 2024

Blog posts have half-lives of about 72 hours, and my most recent one is no exception.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 11, 2024

Grace College will debut an orthopedic MBA program in May 2024. The one-year, hybrid program will connect students with industry experts. Grace College is located near Warsaw, Indiana, a leading orthopedic industry hub. Applications for the first cohort are due March 22, 2024. A master of business administration (MBA) degree has traditionally launched graduates into managerial positions in business fields like finance and consulting.

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CampusESP

JANUARY 11, 2024

With delayed release of the new FAFSA, admissions and financial aid teams are rushing to ensure students and families are aware of the release, understand the changes, and have the resources to complete the form in a timely manner. Here at CampusESP we’re doing our part by helping our partner colleges and universities get those messages out to families.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 11, 2024

Right now, many college students on a flex meal plan forfeit leftover funds at the end of a school year. A proposal aims to disallow colleges and universities from keeping those funds. The rule change would only apply to students who receive federal financial aid, including federal student loans. The days of college students rushing to use their remaining meal plan balance by the end of the semester may soon be over.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 11, 2024

Honestly, we should be applying our clown makeup as we write this post, because Harvard is Harvard. Who doesn’t want in? Interest is implied. You don’t get brownie points for wanting to go there because, um, duh. You want to go there, your neighbor wants to go there, every teen rom-com protagonist wants to go there, and — we’re pretty confident in this assumption — even your imaginary friend wants to go there.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 11, 2024

There are more than a thousand MBA programs in the US. So what makes the M7 business schools—Stanford Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, and Columbia Business School—so special?

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BestColleges

JANUARY 11, 2024

Graduate employees at the University of Oregon held a strike authorization vote from Oct. 27-Nov. 3. The vote passed with 97% approval. Unionized workers announced that they would go on strike unless a deal is reached by Jan. 17. A strike would effectively shut down most UO undergraduate classes and laboratory work. Graduate employees at the University of Oregon (UO) have announced they are going on strike if an agreement is not reached with the university by Jan. 17, a move that could impact ab

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iSchoolConnect

JANUARY 11, 2024

Pathways to study in the UK In recent years, the United Kingdom has become a coveted destination for international students pursuing quality education and cultural exposure. While many institutions require proof of English proficiency through standardized tests such as IELTS (International English Language Testing System), there are alternative pathways for those aspiring to study in […] The post Study in the UK without IELTS | Alternatives and universities appeared first on Study Abroad B

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BestColleges

JANUARY 11, 2024

The bill seeks to remove a potential student's relationship with alums or donors of a university as the "determinative factor" for acceptance. Faith-based institutions would not be affected by the bill. Democrats introduced a bill in early 2022 to end legacy admissions, but the bill has not moved since. A Republican U.S. senator from Indiana and a Democratic U.S. senator from Virginia are working together to end legacy admissions in college.

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iSchoolConnect

JANUARY 11, 2024

The rise of Ireland as a study-abroad destination Almost 10,000 Indian students are studying in Ireland, making it a leading study-abroad destination. This year, many people intend to enroll in well-known programs. The Irish ambassador to India emphasizes that the process for issuing visas and resident permits to international students, including Indians, will be quick […] The post Study in Ireland | A popular study-abroad destination appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about univer

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iSchoolConnect

JANUARY 11, 2024

Student visa shifts In a remarkable shift, Indian students are flocking to study abroad programs at an unprecedented rate. Despite a decline during the pandemic, the post-pandemic era has witnessed a substantial increase in the number of students opting for international study programs, reaching an all-time high. Alongside, there are notable changes in student visa […] The post Student visa | Notable alterations in requirements across countries!

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