Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

About 14 years ago, I sat in a church service with my husband and tiny daughter. My mind settled on the family in front of us. Two parents and three teenagers. I have thought about this family so often over the years and even more recently. It was the early service. The teenagers were awake but looked rumpled. Two boys and a girl. And I looked at them with envy.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While the internet makes it seem like the world is at our fingertips, sometimes you just can’t replace actually experiencing something first hand. Looking at pictures of the ocean isn’t the same as dipping your toes in it. Watching a video about the symphony isn’t the same as seeing and hearing an orchestra up close as they produce a beautiful piece of music.

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As the digital landscape continues to evolve with ever-more immersive video games and apps, leaving education behind in making learning a more engaging experience would be a missed opportunity. Gamification, an increasingly popular way to entice learners, continues to grow with apps like Duolingo. Critics argue it can distract from actual learning, which begs the question: Is gamification genuinely beneficial to students, and to what extent?

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Hoping to attend one of the five US military service academies for your undergraduate education? If so, you’re probably aware of the incredible benefits: Tuition-free education, including room and board, textbooks, and uniforms An opportunity to join an environment of like-minded, ambitious students Access to a strong alumni network with leaders in various fields Top academic programs in the humanities and sciences Rigorous leadership and fitness training A guaranteed military job after graduati

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Colorado State University

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A Ram’s Life is a Colorado State University vlog series for Rams by Rams, and showcases everything from the daily life of a CSU Ram to advice videos, tutorials, tips and tricks for navigating college life, and even excursions into Fort Collins and beyond CSU. Finding your flow when you get to college can be a tough process. You’ve got a brand-new routine, in a new school, and, often, you’re living in a new place or with new roommates in a residence hall.

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DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

And. we’re back! RECENT COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS DIVORCED FAMILIES TAKE ON ELITE UNIVERSITIES OVER ALLEGED ANTITRUST SCHEMES A lawsuit filed in federal court accuses the University of Pennsylvania, Villanova, and 38 other private universities of colluding to make college more expensive for students with divorced parents. The schools require financial aid applicants to include income from both parents through the CSS Profile (as well as their spouses, if they are married), even if only one parent pro

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We’re always a little amazed at (and excited by) the sheer number of programs out there that want nothing more than to help students get ready for college (and beyond), especially students who are the first in their families to go to a college or university. If this is you, first and foremost, let’s take a moment to recognize what a huge accomplishment this is.

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iSchoolConnect

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Preparing for the IELTS can be daunting, especially if you’re short on time or simply want to gauge your readiness before the official test. Enter the “Mini IELTS,” a shorter, simplified version designed to give you a taste of the full exam experience while helping you identify strengths and areas for improvement. This mini version […] The post Master Your IELTS Prep with Mini IELTS appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Sorry, you didn’t get into Northwestern. If you are hyperventilating right now, we promise it will be ok. While getting rejected stinks, there is still enough time to ensure that you get into a great school. You just need to put the work in. Last year, Northwestern’s acceptance rate was just around 7%. While their early decision acceptance rate was more like 22%, this number is always a little inflated by recruited athletes, legacies, and other ‘preferred applicants’ who tend to apply in the ear

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iSchoolConnect

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The IELTS for Migration (International English Language Testing System) is a crucial assessment for individuals seeking to migrate to English-speaking countries. As a standardized test of English proficiency, it evaluates candidates’ abilities in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Many countries require specific IELTS scores as part of their immigration processes, particularly for study visas and […] The post IELTS for Migration: A Complete Guide appeared first on Study Abroa

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota (but there is also a Saint Paul campus 10 minutes away) Type of institution : Public flagship / research university Size: 31,000 undergraduates Admissions advice: U Minnesota asks students to include a first and second choice *college* when applying, which is different than many peer institutions that require students to apply to a specific *major*.

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