Enrollment Catalyst

JULY 29, 2023

It’s August and you might be squeezing in the last few days of your summer vacation, catching the sunset over the water, or spending time with your family. With the start of the school year only a few days or a few weeks away, August is one of the most important months in the enrollment marketing cycle. In this month you will finish out the enrollment marketing cycle for 2023 and you will begin a new one for 2024.

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Ruffaloni

JULY 13, 2023

We just finished two major research projects—one involved surveying over 12,000 prospective families and the second surveyed nearly 2,000 high school students. In this blog, I will summarize one of the exciting things I learned from both research projects: Don’t get rid of email! Let’s start with the kids: They still use email Download the report Nearly 2,000 high school students participated in our most recent E-Expectations® high school student survey.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 5, 2023

We recently posted our Top Tips for Acing any School Exam and now we bring you our top tips for acing any standardized test! STUDY EFFICIENTLY FOR STANDARDIZED EXAMS When preparing for the ACT, SAT, AP exams, SSAT/ISEE, or any other standardized test, the best approach is… you guessed it: to start early and with a strategy ! Certain standardized exams test content, expecting students to memorize and regurgitate large volumes of information.

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BestColleges

JULY 31, 2023

The University of California (UC) system started in 1869 with 40 students. Today, it boasts over 280,000 students and about 2 million alumni. It's made up of 10 campuses, with nine that provide undergraduate and graduate education. UC San Francisco offers graduate degrees solely focused on the health sciences. The UC system received 245,768 applications for the fall 2023 admission cycle.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JULY 31, 2023

Create Your Essay Writing Map Now that the Common App is open for the coming application cycle, it’s time to work on your Writing Map! Yes, one more thing before you start writing. “Work smarter, not harder,” is one of the strategies that we encourage students to use, but there is a risk that you might get so focused on minimizing your work that you sabotage yourself.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Harvard University’s 2023-2024 supplemental short essay prompts for first-year applicants have now been revealed with the launch of the 2023-2024 Common Application. This news comes in the wake of Harvard’s past use of affirmative action being ruled unlawful by The Supreme Court of the United States earlier this summer. Unlike last year, when Harvard allowed applicants to upload an essay on any topic of their choice to its supplement to the Common App or Coalition application, this y

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road2college

JULY 27, 2023

If you’re looking to qualify for student financial aid, you probably already know about the FAFSA. The form is available. The post FSA/FAFSA ID: What Is It, How to Create One, Tips, Common Problems and Solutions appeared first on Road2College.

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Tex Admissions

JULY 27, 2023

Longhorns at the Fort Worth Stockyards In this post, I cover what pre-med does and doesn't mean, best practices for applying to pre-med, what pre-med means for your college search and list, how many pre-med freshmen become physicians, medical school course prerequisites after arriving on campus, and a critical take on combined BS/MD programs. What is and is not pre-med?

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BestColleges

JULY 31, 2023

California State University (CSU) system is proud to be the nation's largest, most affordable, and most diverse four-year public university system. There are 23 CSU campuses throughout California, serving nearly 460,000 students each year. Students can choose from 4,100 degree programs that prepare students for today's workforce. The school system promotes job readiness and social mobility.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 26, 2023

Our mission at Top Tier Admissions is to provide comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to students and families navigating the college admissions process. We prioritize teen mental health and work towards alleviating the stress and pressures associated with this process, empowering students to make informed decisions, nurturing their authentic love of learning, and encouraging academic achievement.

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College Transitions

JULY 28, 2023

Those hoping to enter the Tar Heel Class of 2026 faced tougher competition than at any previous time in UNC Chapel Hill history. To quantify this assertion, there were 57,219 first-year applicants for the Class.

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road2college

JULY 27, 2023

Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) plays a critical role in how much you’ll pay for your student to attend college. The post EFC Guide: What It Is, How to Calculate It, and its Role in Paying for College appeared first on Road2College.

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PrepScholar

JULY 25, 2023

Has your school counselor ever told you that it’s important to find a “good fit” when you’re selecting your college? And have you ever wondered what that term even means? When educators talk about the best college fit, they are talking about finding a school that is compatible with your personality and lifestyle, a school that feels comfortable and feels like “you.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 24, 2023

When one works in college counseling for as long as I have, it’s hard not to pick up on patterns – most notably patterns in the colleges that are most attractive to the vast majority of students and parents. Many of the students and parents with whom I work every year are mesmerized by some or all of the following: Ivy League colleges; The top 50 colleges within U.S.

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BestColleges

JULY 24, 2023

Students with experience in foster care will soon be able to pursue a degree or certificate for free. The state's budget expands the existing Middle Class Scholarship to cover these students' tuition, fees, and other expenses. This program will cost the state $25 million annually. It could go a long way in addressing access issues for this overlooked student population.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JULY 24, 2023

Do law schools care about so-called “demonstrated interest”? (You may remember that from when you applied to college. For example, Northwestern undergrad cares a LOT about demonstrated interest. UVA undergrad does not and wishes you would knock it off with the Why UVA essays.) The biggest area where demonstrated interest comes up for law school admissions is in the essays and with interviews (when offered).

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College Transitions

JULY 25, 2023

The 2022-23 admissions cycle saw the nine undergraduate University of California campuses collectively attract an all-time record of 245,000+ applications; this represented a double-digit increase from three years prior. Logic would suggest that institutions receiving.

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road2college

JULY 26, 2023

In this comprehensive guide for the 2023-24 FAFSA application, we provide the essential information you need to successfully apply for. The post FAFSA Application Ultimate Guide 2023: How to Apply, Steps, Tips, FAQ appeared first on Road2College.

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enrollmentFUEL

JULY 24, 2023

Timely execution is critical for the success of any campaign. When it comes to launching a Student Search campaign, various factors can contribute to delays, leading to missed opportunities and potential setbacks. In this SEM Review article, we will delve into the top five reasons a Student Search campaign may not launch on time, shedding light on common challenges and offering potential solutions.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

University of Pennsylvania has released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants. All first-year applicants to Penn will complete several Penn-specific short essays; yet, for the first time, the exact prompts students respond to will depend on the school within the university that they are applying to. 2023-2024 Penn Supplemental Prompts Required of All Applicants: 1.

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Great College Advice

JULY 21, 2023

We get a lot of comments and questions about college counseling from our contact form on our website. Many are about my services, some are requests for help on specific topics, and some are just words of thanks or encouragement. But sometimes we get questions that really impress me. Yesterday, a young man in the eighth grade wrote asking very intelligent, well-crafted questions regarding his future plans.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 28, 2023

When we think about our digital footprints (the trail of data we leave when we visit websites, use social media, send emails, etc.), we might become concerned about who’s using our data and for what purpose. Meta and TikTok, unsurprisingly, are at or near the top of the list of companies collecting information based on users’ online behavior, but did you know that colleges routinely collect data on prospective students ?

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2023

As we enter the 2023-24 cycle, the American college admissions process continues to be insanely competitive at the very top. Schools that are considered “elite” and “prestigious” are attracting more applicants than ever before. Test-optional.

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road2college

JULY 24, 2023

Navigating college admissions can seem like a complex puzzle, with each piece providing vital information about a prospective student. One. The post The School Profile: How Colleges Use it In Admissions, What’s Included, and Tips appeared first on Road2College.

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PrepScholar

JULY 31, 2023

With nearly 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States, the choices can be overwhelming, to say the least. There’s so much to think about when deciding where you will spend the next four years of your life, and it’s sometimes difficult to narrow down the choices. In choosing your best fit college , it’s best to consider as many variables as possible.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Cornell University in Ithaca, New York is the first Ivy League college to officially released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants. As most high school seniors applying to Cornell do so through the Common Application, most Cornell applicants will also need to respond – and respond well – to one of the Common App’s main essay prompts in order to be considered for admission at Cornell.

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SSA Online College Prep

JULY 17, 2023

Accept that tenacity and attrition are the most important factors in life. Step 1: Use your downtime for SAT prep: create a habit that will pay off! With students have downtime, Alyssa the SAT Expert ’s best piece of advice is to take this time to create an SAT habit. The fundament of improvement is sustained practice; habits allow you to incorporate that into your life.

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BestColleges

JULY 13, 2023

The UR Nursing Scholars Program's first cohort will begin classes in August. Students will earn a bachelor's degree in nursing in just one year. The tuition-free nature of the program means students can devote their focus to their studies. University officials hope the program will address the community hospitals' nursing shortage. At a time when the healthcare system needs nurses more than ever, and with student debt on the rise across the board, one university is attacking both problems by rem

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College Transitions

JULY 21, 2023

Prior to the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, rarely did a single month pass without another well-known college or university making headlines by announcing that it would no longer require applicants to submit.

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road2college

JULY 24, 2023

We often use the words “college” and “university” interchangeably. We say, “Yes, I’m going to college,” when we mean that. The post College vs. University: Differences, Examples, Pros and Cons, and the Right Fit appeared first on Road2College.

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Great College Advice

JULY 24, 2023

How do you write the community essay for the Common App? Many college applications require supplemental essays. A common supplementary question asks you to consider and write about a community to which you belong. The definition of community is open to interpretation and can be difficult to pin down. We each belong to a wide variety of communities ranging from our family and friend groups to being members of the global community.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Franklin Cummings Tech welcomed more than 100 Boston high school students to campus this week for an Orientation session to kick off the third annual Summer Learn and Earn program, a unique opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to earn money while taking college-level courses. The program—which is a partnership between the college and the City of Boston—also gives students access to team meetings, academic coaching, and college readiness activities such as campus tours and financial ai

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PrepScholar

JULY 11, 2023

There are a lot of "Best SAT Books" lists out there, but we think that most of them aren't very good or thorough. As a result, I've tried to write a much better guide here. In this article, you'll learn which books are absolutely critical for your SAT prep, which books you can use to improve your individual section scores, and which books you'll need if you're aiming for a top score.

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BestColleges

JULY 12, 2023

Puerto Rico offers top-paying jobs in various professional fields. Many of the highest-paying jobs in Puerto Rico require an advanced education. Puerto Rico has a lower cost of living than the U.S. national average. Puerto Rico's $9.50 minimum wage is higher than that of many U.S. states. Puerto Rico is home to a varied, growing economy with plenty of job opportunities.

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College Transitions

JULY 19, 2023

If there was a one-size-fits-all answer to when you should take the SAT for the first time, this blog would be one straightforward sentence in length. Yet, the decision on when to sit for your.

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road2college

JULY 24, 2023

A college recommendation letter is a key part of the application process. This guide explains who to ask for a. The post How to Get College Recommendation Letters, and How They Help Students Stand Out appeared first on Road2College.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JULY 17, 2023

When you submit your recommendations and your transcripts as part of your law school applications, you’ll be using LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service, also known as CAS. The recommendations part of CAS is, in my experience, the logistical part of the whole application process that trips up the most people, so I’ll focus on the process of submitting recommendations in this post.

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