BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Several colleges have eliminated liberal arts and humanities programs in response to budget cuts and student preferences. Other colleges have integrated the humanities with pre-professional majors, offering students experiential learning opportunities. The number of majors in the liberal arts has declined over the past half-century. A national grant program aims to reposition the liberal arts and humanities as central to the general education curriculum.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 23, 2024

For the majority of students, writing the perfect college essay can be a grueling and stressful process. The pressure for it to be unique, coherent, comprehensive and overall, perfect is undeniable. One of the biggest problems for most students is that they are not accustomed to writing about themselves. We learn at a young age that it’s not polite to talk too much about ourselves, lest we come off like a show off or a braggart.

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Scoir

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a college admissions professional, you know your way around enrollment marketing tools. Especially this time of year, the pressure is on to maximize the tools you have.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Emory and Rice became the latest universities to settle in the "568 Cartel" case. The suit alleges 17 elite universities conspired to fix prices and limit financial aid awards. It also contends these institutions strayed from need-blind admissions practices and favored wealthy donors. Emory University and Rice University are the latest defendants to settle claims in an antitrust suit alleging price-fixing among 17 elite universities.

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ACM College Consulting

JANUARY 23, 2024

Unfortunately, deferrals are becoming more common than ever as universities are receiving record numbers of early applicants. Instead of deferring a select number of students who were not accepted, some universities are simply deferring all of them. Georgetown tells students explicitly on their website that if they are not admitted in Early Action, they will be deferred.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

New York announced a direct admissions program for its SUNY and CUNY systems. Colleges within those systems will offer automatic admission for students in the top 10% of their class. A top 10% program in Texas has had limited success in increasing student diversity. Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2024

As students look to distinguish themselves in the college admissions process, participating in (and winning!) contests is a great way to earn recognition for your talent and signal to colleges the value of your knowledge and work. Last week, we shared some top STEM contests to boost your Ivy odds , but high school students with a passion for humanities and social sciences are also poised to make a lasting impression through concrete accomplishments on a national scale.

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College Transitions

JANUARY 23, 2024

If you are scheduled to take the SAT this year, there is a good chance you are entering the wide world of SAT prep. Initial preparation might include determining what constitutes a good SAT score and experimenting with our interactive SAT Score Calculator. Remember that a “good” SAT score depends on you and your goals.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 23, 2024

Williams College is a small, private liberal arts college in the Berkshires, more specifically Williamstown, Massachusetts. It was started as a men’s college in 1793 (old!!), but became co-ed in 1970. Williams is known for their liberal arts curriculum, and their most popular majors include econ, bio, computer science, art, and English. Williams is hard to get into, with a first-year acceptance rate of 14%.

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College Transitions

JANUARY 23, 2024

Being a college student isn’t easy. Though college can be a time of learning, excitement, and self-discovery, for many, it is also a time of stress and a variety of mental health challenges. Students’ schedules are often overloaded with difficult coursework while they also experience new relationships and financial pressures.

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iSchoolConnect

JANUARY 23, 2024

A closer look at student accommodation in Germany Studying in Germany is an exciting and enriching experience, but one of the first challenges that many international students face is finding suitable accommodation. Whether you’re pursuing a degree in Berlin, Munich, or any other vibrant city in Germany, securing the right place to live is crucial […] The post Accommodations in Germany | A student’s guide appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests,

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Niche

JANUARY 23, 2024

Niche is in our third cycle of offering a direct admission pathway for students by removing enrollment barriers. We’re looking back at the outcomes for our 25 beta cycle partners (2023 recruiting cycle), ranging from small private institutions to large publics, to highlight the impact on students. As promising as these results are, the third cycle (Class of 2024) is looking even better so far and is also impacting even more students with over 90 colleges prepared to offer acceptance and scholars

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iSchoolConnect

JANUARY 23, 2024

The significance of international entrance examinations For many students, studying abroad offers the chance to further their education, experience different cultures, and develop personally. However, passing entrance exams is necessary to get admission to esteemed international universities. Knowing more about entrance examinations for studying overseas and understanding the exams associated with scholarships is essential.

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

For sixty-four years, Syracuse University has given rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to explore potential majors and careers through renowned summer pre-college programs. This summer, high school students are able to choose from over 100 college-level courses offered on Syracuse’s campus, online, or in a hybrid format.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 23, 2024

Which are the best medical schools in Illinois? Plus, Illinois medical school rankings and strategies to get into your top-choice programs What are the best medical schools in Illinois? Part 1: Introduction Part 2: List of medical schools in Illinois: 2023 rankings and admissions statistics Part 3: Illinois medical school profiles Part 4: Illinois medical school admissions strategies Appendix A: Illinois medical schools by degree type Appendix B: Illinois medical schools by institution type Appe

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iSchoolConnect

JANUARY 23, 2024

Canada limits new study permits and expects a 35% reduction In a move to manage the surge in international student enrollment and tighten integrity controls, Canada announced on January 22, 2024, the establishment of a temporary, two-year cap on new the study permit. Immigration Minister Marc Miller revealed that the cap is set at approximately […] The post Study Permit revolution| Two-year cap aims for a 35% reduction appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

A new Illinois law guarantees community college students admission to public four-year universities in the state. Students need at least a 3.0 GPA in order to be guaranteed transfer. Students also need to have earned a minimum of 36 transferable credits. The program will begin with the 2024-2025 school year. Community college students in Illinois are now guaranteed admission to four-year public universities in the state if they meet certain requirements.

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