August, 2021

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College Trends

Humbach Education Consulting

As a college admissions advisor, I marvel at the new and innovative academic programs popping up in colleges and universities across the United States and abroad. One of my favorite academic programs combines the study of Business and Engineering. In 1977, Wharton, at the University of Pennsylvania, launched their first coordinated dual degree program , affectionately known as the M&T Program.

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The Positive Effects of AI on Enrollment and Retention

Othot

Colleges and universities are looking for ways to overcome the incredible enrollment and retention challenges caused by demographic shifts and intensified by the lingering impact of the pandemic.

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School Spotlight: Dickinson College

AHM Advising

These days, just about every college/university touts their access to study abroad programs, but only a few schools really deserve the accolades for their emphasis on global learning. Dickinson College 's mission includes "preparing students to lead rich and fulfilling lives of engaged global citizenship." The pandemic may have put some limitations on access to the full range of international opportunities previously afforded to students, but it has not altered the mission to focus on global eng

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From our Director: A Message for Rising Seniors

Office of Undergraduate Admission Blog

A note to rising seniors as we return to the classroom from our director of undergraduate admission, Liz Kinsley One of the most overused yet indisputably sound pieces of advice surrounding the college process is that you, the student, need to be in the driver’s seat. Steer toward what you find most important, own your.

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Are You Making Your Kid’s College Application Worse?

North Star Admissions Consulting

Almost daily, parents ask me how they can help with their student’s college application process. Part of my job is to offer very direct, honest advice – based on more than a decade of experience as an Ivy League admissions officer, and more than a decade as an admissions consultant. More often than you might think, parents ignore this advice, making the college application process much harder than it needs to be, and hurting their own children’s chances of getting into college.

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The Common App Is Open for Fall 2022

Admissions Village

The Common Application opened today for students applying for fall 2022! Students, if you started filling out your general information before this date, do not worry; it should have rolled over to this new application. The exciting part is we now know what the questions are for colleges’ supplemental essays for this application cycle. The Common App allows you to apply to up to 20 colleges/universities in one year.

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12 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Career Coach

Simply Admissions

Simply Admissions’ career coach, Anne Shields, is guest blogging this month! Below are 12 helpful questions to ask when hiring a career coach (and Anne’s own responses to those questions). How can my high school or college student benefit from working with a career coach? Your student will get personalized attention from a professional career coach trained to help young adults identify their strengths, interests, and self-perceived limitations.

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I’m back!

Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

Hello, followers. Just a quick note to let you all know that I am officially back from my extended maternity leave and taking on new students (including rising seniors) for hourly support. This pandemic year, coupled with the craziness of parenting a toddler and preschooler, has been a great chance for me to step back and reevaluate my business structure and strengths.

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