Koodoos Learning

JULY 26, 2022

With 1000s of scholarships available to the average student, there are many different factors to consider when deciding if a scholarship is right for you. Scholarships are a good source of money for school because they don’t have to be repaid and they’re available for every level of education and field of study. If you’re applying to opportunities weekly, you could amass a somewhat lengthy list of potential scholarships over time, so it’s essential to know the details for each scholarship and ha

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Ivy Central

JULY 21, 2022

The road to submitting your college applications is a long one. The students with the best outcomes are those that have been working towards their applications throughout high school, so in this article, I’m going to look at what students from different grades should be doing to make the most of the time available over the summer. Grade 9 and 10/ Freshman and Sophomore.

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Enrollment Catalyst

JULY 11, 2022

“If I could only get them on campus…” Sound familiar? Many admissions professionals take the wait-and-see approach rather than deploying a proactive strategy to get parents on-campus for a tour. So, how do you actually get the parent to your campus? In this webinar, we will discuss how to implement effective lead nurturing strategies from initial inquiry to the campus visit to application and enrollment.

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

In recent years, Jesuit and Catholic universities in the United States have become increasingly popular among college applicants, including those who are not religious or follow faiths other than Catholicism. The reasons are myriad, and understandable: Catholic schools offer rigorous academics, a commitment to holistic education, intimate campus communities, extensive opportunities for service and career advancement, and a strong school spirit—which often includes competitive and nationally-reco

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Admissions Village

JULY 31, 2022

It is human nature to want to know how you stack up against others. Most students and families can not wait to get a look at their high school scattergrams. This need to compare can get so tricky that some high schools do not release scattergrams to their families. I love data and different ways to look at it, and it used to bother me that I could not see this data for specific high schools.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 29, 2022

I’m Bob Poulsen, an Oregon parent of a high school senior. While researching colleges, I couldn’t find an efficient web tool to display US colleges on a map. So, being a web designer, I built one! Let me show you some of the features of College Overlook, my new free web app. After first viewing a map of all US colleges awarding Bachelor’s Degrees — over 1,700 according to the US Department of Education — accessible filters can then be applied to include or exclude

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Koodoos Learning

JULY 17, 2022

Scholarships and grants can be difficult to find. This resource provides a list of scholarships and grants for transgender and nonbinary students. Transgender and nonbinary students face financial hardships for many reasons. Scholarships and grants are available for transgender and nonbinary students. There are other financial resources that transgender and nonbinary students can utilize.

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Essay Hell

JULY 28, 2022

Are you stuck in Essay Hell yet? The season is upon us. Woot woot! Finding a great topic can be challenging. And then turning that into a written piece that sets you apart from other college applicants, and reveals your unique personality and character, even harder. But let me show you a way to make the process simple, and effective. Start here: Think of a time you faced some type of problem.

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Thanks to its strong research opportunities, exceptional co-op and career advising programs, and central location in Boston, Northeastern University has skyrocketed in popularity among college-bound high school students in recent years. As a result, Northeastern has initiated a number of “special admissions” programs that offer unique opportunities for students while also helping the university to manage their on-campus enrollment.

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Revolution Tutors

JULY 28, 2022

You’ve already mastered the undergraduate application process. But how does applying to grad school work? There are many elements that are similar to undergrad apps, with some new obstacles and challenges thrown in the mix. Let’s talk through your application timeline and help you stay on top of important deadlines. June/July Start doing some research.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Recently, someone asked me what has changed at Georgia Tech since I started in the early 2000s. Almost everything it seems. When I arrived, our undergraduate student body was a little over 11,000—compared to almost 18,000 now. The parking lots that littered the interior of campus have been replaced by green space or pedestrian walkways, and as a result golf carts, bikes, scooters, hoverboards, longboards, unicycles, and mopeds are the predominant wheeled devices/vehicles on campus.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 27, 2022

Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy joined leaders from the tech and innovation sector at Rapid7 in Boston today for the announcement of three new grants from the Commonwealth’s Tech Talent Diversity Initiative, an effort aimed at boosting diversity hiring and training opportunities for diverse candidates. The three grants, totaling $494,947, were awarded to Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, Hack.Diversity in Boston, and Tech Foundry in Springfield.

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Ivy Central

JULY 6, 2022

Through my discussions with students working with Ivy Central, I have noticed an increase in students expressing an interest in a career in law; with that in mind, in this article and the next, I will show you how to become a lawyer. This guide focuses on the US, and in my next article, I will look at the UK. The routes to qualification are very different in each country, so the first question you should ask yourself is, ‘Where do you see yourself working?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JULY 26, 2022

Some things to talk to your child about before they go away to college. 1. Finances-Decide whether and how much of an allowance to give them. Discuss how to budget their money. Help them get a credit card in their name to develop a credit history. 2. Healthcare-Help students figure out health services and mental health resources at school. Make sure they know the closest ER.

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Boston’s reputation as a city with vibrant careers in biotech, computing, and education has increased the popularity of all its universities. In recent years, colleges and universities in and around Boston (including those in its neighboring suburbs) have received a growing number of applications, and as a result, falling admission rates. Below, you can find a table showing the overall admission rate at eight Boston-area colleges and universities over the past three admissions cycles: University

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College Success

JULY 24, 2022

Getting ready for college is exciting! It can also be stressful, for students and parents alike. Dorms are usually less spacious than depicted in movies and TV shows and rarely transform into fairytale suites with matching sofas, club chairs and fireplaces (think Rory’s two-room, two. The post Getting Ready for College Checklists appeared first on Kate Sonnenberg College Admissions Success.

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Admissions Village

JULY 22, 2022

This has been a rough few weeks. I have had many difficult conversations with students, parents, and families. I feel like my new name should be “dream crusher.” I am not trying to be funny because it is not funny. The current college admissions landscape for selective colleges is very, very tough. For many years running, admit rates have gone way down.

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Revolution Tutors

JULY 20, 2022

The latest round of SAT results has been released, and you may have been disappointed to see your score decrease by a couple points. Although dropping points is obviously disappointing, you are not alone. It’s not totally uncommon to see a score decrease on your second attempt. Even if you think you were prepared, there’s probably a good reason as to why you didn’t do so well on your retake: 1.

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Peterson's Blog

JULY 19, 2022

Peterson’s recently launched six new courses to its growing test prep catalog. The new courses focus primarily on career test prep. New content, including practice tests, flashcards, video instruction, and updated course content, were also added to existing credit by exam , career , graduate school , and military test prep. New Courses. Peterson’s test prep subscribers can now access the following brand new courses: FTCE Mathematics 6-12.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JULY 19, 2022

As a part of the admissions review at UGA, our team recalculates a GPA for all freshman applicants using core course grades and any additional AP/IB non-core grades. We do this in large part because every school or school district is able to determine their own grading policy and how they calculate a GPA, and as such there is no consistent method for comparing HS GPA’s when they are vastly different (so using a GPA on a 4.00 scale vs one that is on a 6.00 scale).

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Even setting aside the record-low admission rates at Ivy League schools this year, admission rates have dropped precipitously across the country. This spring, many students and families discovered that schools that could once have been considered relatively safe bets for strong students were no longer sure things. Many colleges rejected astoundingly large numbers of applicants this year, sending shockwaves through schools and communities.

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College Admissions Strategies

JULY 18, 2022

By Kelly Barnhardt, College Admissions Strategies, Owner “Follow your passion!” is the conventional wisdom for students choosing a major and a career. However, as a high school student, it’s unlikely that you have a clear view of the breadth and depth of the job market. Not many adults do either, given the rate of change in […]. The post Picking a major appeared first on College Admissions Strategies.

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CampusESP

JULY 13, 2022

It's time for shoutouts! Our Q2 Customer Highlights Newsletter features CampusESP partners that are connecting with families in thoughtful and creative ways. Read on to learn how institutions are promoting the portal to incoming families, engaging families in multiple languages, and more! Our team has been very impressed with what we've seen this past quarter, and we're excited to share these ideas with the rest of the ESP community.

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Educated Quest

JULY 12, 2022

I met Lt. Commander Anthony Borruso, Associate Director of Admissions for Recruiting for the US Coast Guard Academy at a counselors conference in May. Our conversation made me want to learn more about the academy. I also gathered some photos on Pinterest for you. Lt. Commander Borruso granted me a short Zoom interview. Please listen now! There are differences in the admissions process between the Coast Guard Academy and the other military service academies.

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The College Solutions Blog

JULY 11, 2022

How do you research financial aid and merit scholarships that a student might get at individual colleges and universities? With college sticker prices continuing to climb, it’s an important question to ask because the financial aid and merit award policies at schools will vary widely. Not knowing how to research the generosity or stinginess of individual colleges can cost you tens of thousands of dollars extra or much more.

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College Success

JULY 10, 2022

Summer is a popular time for high school students and their parents to visit colleges. While some are reluctant to visit when schools are not in session, colleges are actually quite lively during the summer. Many college students remain on campus to conduct research and. The post A Guide to Visiting Colleges appeared first on Kate Sonnenberg College Admissions Success.

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Admissions Madness

JULY 9, 2022

One of the worst parts about college admissions is that tens of thousands of applicants will neither be admitted nor denied outright. They’re like the boy or girl strung along by their crush who can’t make up their mind whether to ask them to prom. Or they get asked only after their crush’s first and second choices say no. Many of these issues come down to Early Decision and Action processes that I discussed in the previous video.

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 9, 2022

,Interested in applying to MIT? B2A has three tips to help you stand out from the crowd! #1 Scoring High on Standardized Tests. Most recently, MIT has switched from an optional test policy to a required test policy. Although this is just one of the holistic factors considered as part of your MIT application, admissions statistics from previous years show the majority of admitted students tested VERY WELL on the SAT/ACTs.

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Revolution Tutors

JULY 7, 2022

Want to get ahead on your college journey while also making the most of your vacation? The College Road Trip could be the perfect idea for you and your family. Visiting schools is an essential step in building your college list and demonstrating interest in a school. Let’s talk through some important steps you should take in your planning process! Consider Location Do you envision yourself going to school in the Northeast?

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College Admissions Partners

JULY 7, 2022

For most students applying to a BS/MD program, having some research experience can help your admissions chances. However, this typically means a summer’s worth of research with a local college professor helping on the professor’s research. But some students are much more involved with research over a longer period of time, typically more than a year.

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College Planner Pro

JULY 6, 2022

At the high school level, STEM goes far beyond Advanced Placement classes, and the latest techie devices. Teachers, counselors, and IECs have numerous tools at their disposal to inspire teens to explore coding, game design, robotics, engineering, and more. The question is: where to start? In this guide, we’ll walk through seven ways to get high school students excited about the many applications of STEM in a way that’s authentic to their interests and future goals.

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Peterson's Blog

JULY 5, 2022

If you’re looking to take CLEP Spanish to earn college credit this year, we have you covered! CLEP Spanish is one of our most popular test prep courses. CLEP exams are a great way to save time and money while earning college credit. . What’s on the exam. The CLEP Spanish exam consists of three timed sections containing 121 questions. You will have 90 minutes to complete the exam. .

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The College Curators

JULY 5, 2022

Do Colleges Track Demonstrated Interest? Simply put, colleges are trying to gauge how likely you are to enroll if they admit you. Some schools use demonstrated interest as a factor.

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Humbach Education Consulting

JULY 3, 2022

How to Support and Protect your Adult Children Parents of soon-to-launch students need to get their act together and make sure to have critical legal documents firmly in place. Whether your college-bound student is now 18 or will turn 18 while away, don’t make the mistake of being unprepared should unfortunate circumstances arise. Here’s what you need: • Advance Care Directive for Health Care; • Advance Care Directive for Mental Health Care; • Durable Power of Attorney, • HIPPA Authorization Fo

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Tex Admissions

JULY 1, 2022

Frog at my house in Ubud, Bali. Update #1, Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 6:00pm : My first client of the cycle gained admission, to McCombs. To be determined the size of this wave or whether it was a one-off release. A second client also got in. It seems like a small batch. Plan II also released some decisions, including one of my clients. Large decision waves in previous years would yield 8-12 client admits.

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College Admissions Partners

JULY 5, 2022

One of the most common myths that I hear is that you need to start a club to be competitive for a BS/MD program. Why isn’t this true? Applying to college, and BS/MD programs in particular, is not about doing things just to look good on a college application. The typical student that starts a club gets a few of their friends together to start the club.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 1, 2022

A previous post this year offered a couple of suggestions on how we can fix financial aid. If you missed that post, a quick summary: College costs too much; Most people don’t know how to pay for it; Financial aid forms are too lengthy; The reports describing what aid a student gets are too confusing; Everyone hates loans. I was really hoping the two suggestions I made might generate some thoughtful discussion about how to make college more affordable, and lead us to a point where we were ready

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