road2college

JANUARY 23, 2025

Dear Roadie, My daughter and I are debating what’s more important when it comes to college applications. I think it’s. The post Dear Roadie: Is It Better To Be A Big Fish In A Small Pond Or In The Top 25% Of A College Applicant Pool? appeared first on Road2College.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

If youve applied to any of the Ivy League schools , youve probably heard of the phrase Ivy Day. Ivy Day, or Ivy League Day, is when all the Ivy League schools release their admissions decisions. This year, Ivy Day will likely be Thursday, March 27, 2025. Theres always a mix of anticipation, excitement, and nervousness that comes with this day. Whether youre setting your sights on that one dream school youve had since childhood or waiting to hear back from several universities on your list, Ivy D

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 23, 2025

College isnt exactly cheap. For most students, its one of the largest purchases youll ever make. So its great that you can lower your costs by applying for scholarships and other forms of financial aid. And for many students, merit scholarshipsawards based on achievements, talents, or other qualifications, not financial needare especially impactful in lowering the costs of college.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

So, youve been dreaming of attending Duke University , and now youre diving deep into what it takes to get in. One of the big questions that might be swirling around in your head is: Is Duke test-optional? Well, lucky for you, this blog is here to break it down in a way thats easy to understand and helpful as you navigate the admissions process. Lets dive right in!

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College Transitions

JANUARY 23, 2025

Studying geography is a great way for kids to get to know the world around us. And studying geography means more than just getting to know mountains, rivers, and countries. It also involves the things that human beings do on the land: the cultures we create, the things we build, and the lives we lead.

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College Wise

JANUARY 23, 2025

College essays need to start strong. Theyre competing for an admissions officers attention, and you dont want to lose your reader before your story ever really gets going. Here are five opening college essay examples to avoid, in other words, what's more likely to lose a readers interest.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 23, 2025

Love making a difference in your community? Preparing to begin or continue your undergraduate or graduate education? Greatthe Chick-fil-A Scholarship could be an excellent opportunity to explore. Every year, Chick-fil-A awards twelve students $25,000 scholarships to help cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, and other school-related expenses at any accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2025

The early admissions season, which stretches from mid-October to mid-February and includes two rounds of binding Early Decision and one round of non-binding Early Action, is shaping up to be one for the record books. Although more top private universities are choosing the path of less transparency regarding their EA or ED application results, weve dug into publicly available data to see what they portend for students in the Regular Decision pool this year as well as for current juniors who are l

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 23, 2025

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, is widely considered one of the best universities in the world, especially for STEM subjects. It is also one of the hardest universities in the world to get into. You may have experienced this, by being rejected when you applied as a senior in high school, or by simply deciding not to even apply because you didnt think you even had a chance of getting in.

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 23, 2025

In Harper Lees To Kill a Mockingbird , Atticus Finch says, You can choose your friends but you sho’ can’t choose your familyThankfully, when youre looking for a test prep tutor, you can look beyond family.That means you get to choose.And choosing a test prep tutor can be one of the most important elements of your test preparation. How to Choose the Best Test Prep Tutor Once you’ve decided it’s time to hire help, choosing the best test prep tutor starts with identifying yo

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

Ah, New York University. Youve probably seen its name pop up on TikTok or Instagram, usually paired with some artsy shots of Washington Square Park. But lets get to the point: what is NYU really known for? Spoiler alert: its not just the prime NYC location. Lets break it down. NYU Is Known for Its Prestigious Academics NYU Is Known for Its Popular Majors NYU Is Known for Its Selectivity NYU Is Known for Its NYC Location NYU Is Known for Its Global Reach NYU Is Known for Its Notable Alumni Freque

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

According to the U.S. News & World Report, UCLA Law is ranked #13 out of 196 in the nation for Best Law Schools. UCLA also excels in specialized fields, ranking #4 in Trial Advocacy and #5 in Environmental Law. It also ranks #6 in Tax Law, tied with Columbia University. Truly, this makes UCLA Law an excellent choice for those aspiring to become successful lawyers, preparing students for a variety of legal careers.

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