Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The college recruitment landscape is shifting, and the latest data from the 2024 RNL High School Student College Planning Report (co-sponsored by Halda) paints a concerning picture for higher education institutions. High school students are feeling overwhelmed, under-informed, and surprisingly skeptical about the value of a college degree. If you’re in admissions or financial aid, these trends can’t be ignored – they threaten the very way you attract and enroll students.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

How will you write your Common App essay about a belief or idea? The Common Application prompts give you a chance to answer an interesting question, tell an important or revealing anecdote, and reflect on the ways in which the anecdote reveals something about your character, your beliefs, your values, or your personal priorities. Prompt #3, especially, focuses on the beliefs that are fundamental to who you are.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Students for Fair Admissions sent letters to Yale, Princeton, and Duke demanding they explain why the percentages of Asian American students in their incoming classes declined. Several other elite institutions have reported increases in Asian American students and drops in underrepresented minority enrollments. SFFA contends these three universities aren't abiding by the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Guided by the values of “Integrity First. Service Before Self. Excellence in All We Do,” the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is presently home to 4,307 undergraduate students who receive four years of education valued at an estimated $416,000 completely free of charge.

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College Wise

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Explore how intersectionality and identity shape the college application process. By understanding their identities, students can find colleges that offer the right academic and emotional support.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

How hard is it to get into Ivy League schools? Discover strategic ways to boost your Ivy League admissions odds Learn how to increase your chances of getting into an ivy league college Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What grades are needed for Ivy League admission? Part 3: What test scores are required for the Ivy League? Part 4: What extracurricular activities are needed for Ivy Leagues?

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When election season rolls around, the world of digital advertising can feel like a wild storm—especially for higher education institutions. If you’ve ever noticed that your ads cost more during an election cycle, you’re not alone. But why is that happening? Let’s break it down. What’s driving up ad costs? Increased competition Political campaigns flood platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other social channels with massive amounts of advertising.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Pac-12, currently with only two schools, will add four members beginning in 2026. Those four schools come from the Mountain West Conference, whose own future is in doubt. The move doesn't return the Pac-12's status as a Power 5 conference. Facing a requirement of eight members for legitimacy, the Pac-12 still needs two additional schools to join.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

I walked into Publix yesterday (needed almond milk) and couldn’t help but notice the gigantic installment of aqua-and-orange cakes by the entrance. Weird. But then it clicked: it was an early September Sunday. Football season had started. Helmeted Miami Dolphins, fashioned out of frosting and food dye, decorated the cake tops.

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Not only are today’s high school students being affected by frequent changes in colleges’ testing policies (as described in a recent blog post ), they also have another upcoming change to contend with: next year, the ACT will switch to a digital format, in addition to undergoing other alterations. However, in comparison to the calculated, years-long transition of the SAT from a paper to a computer-based test, the ACT’s digital rollout seems far more rushed and haphazard.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The University of Chicago , currently ranked #12 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of National Universities (tied with Columbia and Cornell), is also considered an Ivy Plus school. UChicago is known for asking unique and provocative supplemental essay questions which change every year. The 6 options are inspired by ideas from newly admitted and current students who submit several hundred essay topics for consideration each year.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In the face of two demograpic cliffs , institutions are seeking innovative communication strategies to better engage with prospective students. Consulting engagements like deep audits of current communications and implementation of newly designed message flow architectures can seem like a “sure thing” for improving enrollment numbers, but enhancing more foundational strategic elements is likely necessary before these moves can be completely effective.

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road2college

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Dear Roadie: Our daughter is steadfast in her belief that she can do anything, including going through the college application. The post Dear Roadie: My Daughter Wants a Pricey College and Told Us to Butt Out. Should We? appeared first on Road2College.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A new report reveals that college-going rates have increased over the past two years. Higher education has experienced a considerable decline in attendance since 2010. Matriculation, persistence, and graduation rates vary widely by income and race. Income and race significantly determine completion rates in STEM fields. New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center paints a classic good news/bad news picture for higher education.

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Scoir

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

For many high schoolers, the release of PSAT results will start to give more definition to potential college options. As momentous as the unveiling of your scores might seem, you need to keep it in perspective.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Ace the Supplemental Essays: “Why Us?” On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next six weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous advice about logistics , the common application form , the honors and activities sections and the core essay.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

New York University , a private school founded in 1831, currently enrolls over 28,000 undergraduate students, including the largest number of international students at any American university. In addition to its flagship campus in New York City, NYU has degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai and encourages global education and engagement.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Co-written by Dr. Reena Lichtenfeld , Vice President for Consulting Services As higher education institutions grapple with fluctuating prospective student markets, another retooling of test-optional policies, and increased scrutiny following the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions, many institutions are also facing a serious internal issue: burnout and turnover among admissions staff.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

My wife and my daughter are big fans of the Bachelor/Bachelorette shows, so much so that even though my daughter has moved to Arizona, there is a pact between them to not communicate about the show until they are sure the other one has watched it, and that they will reach out on Tuesday evenings to talk about the participants, a day after the show is on.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The California State Assembly passed a bill to eliminate legacy admissions at private colleges. California's public colleges already are prohibited from giving preferences to legacy applicants. Only a handful of private colleges in California have policies favoring legacies. Scrutiny of legacy policies has intensified since the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes Globalization and the increasing popularity of distance learning means educational institutions must cast their nets wide to attract students from diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds. For schools and universities looking to expand their reach in China, mastering the art of Baidu Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising is a major asset.

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road2college

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Dear Roadie, I just took a second job to pay for my daughter’s dream school. This will have me out. The post Dear Roadie: I’m Struggling With An Unmotivated Senior appeared first on Road2College.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Harvard University , located in Cambridge, MA, was founded in 1636 and is currently ranked #3 in National Universities by the 2024 U.S. News & World Report. Harvard accepted 3.59% of regular decision applicants and 8.74% of early action applicants to the Class of 2028. Despite Harvard’s previous commitment to remaining test-optional through the Class of 2030, the college announced on April 11 it would require students applying for fall 2025 admission to submit either an SAT or ACT score.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

College Application Tips: How to Use AI in Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next five weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous advice about logistics , the common application form , the honors and activities sections , supplements , and the core essay.

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Scoir

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Discover key insights from our recent event on effectively reaching Gen Z students. Learn what to keep and what to yeet from your 2024-2025 enrollment marketing strategy.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

This week, Great College Advice’s Jamie Berger discusses Prompt 2 of the Common App essay, which he (affectionately) calls “the failure prompt”. Here’s the prompt : The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

What you need to know about the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) – updated to include the structural changes implemented in August 2024. The LSAT is the test required for admission to every law school in the United States. It is a time-intensive test consisting of four sections of multiple-choice questions: Logical Reasoning (2 sections),… The post Preparing for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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road2college

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Dear Roadie, Should my homeschooled daughter take the SAT or ACT if she also has dual enrollment credit? She’s been. The post Dear Roadie: Should My Homeschooler Bother Taking the SAT or ACT If She Has Dual Enrollment Credit? appeared first on Road2College.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The latest Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking offers fresh insights into the evolving landscape of higher education. While Princeton University retains the top spot, the list features significant shifts, with 25 new institutions joining the top 50. This ranking focuses on how well colleges set students up for financial success, career preparation, and overall student satisfaction, providing a comprehensive look at the schools excelling in these areas and res

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North Star Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Confused about the common application’s activity and honors sections? On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next eight weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. (Read week one’s tips about logistics and last week’s foundational advice about the common application form.

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Scoir

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In the past few years, colleges and universities across the United States have reconsidered their testing policies, with most going test-optional. So, what does this mean for students applying to college? Should students not take standardized tests at all? What are test scores used for anyway?

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HelloCollege

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Once you complete the first draft of your Common App personal statement , you should give yourself a big round of applause. It’s no easy task to get it all down on paper, so congratulations on getting to this part of the process! Unfortunately, no one’s first draft is perfect, so I’m here to guide you through the next step and explain how to edit a college essay.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This week we welcome Senior Admission Advisor, Julissa Ortiz, to the blog. Welcome, Julissa! As the fall season approaches, I eagerly anticipate the cozy evenings ahead… bundling up with a blanket, watching my favorite movies, and preparing for the holidays. It’s my favorite time of year! But there’s something else I love about this season: as an admission counselor at Georgia Tech, I get to read the stories of so many incredible students through their college essays.

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road2college

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Dear Roadie, Due to health issues, our family’s income has been dramatically cut, but we already told our twins we’d. The post Dear Roadie: Should We Tap Our Twins’ College Savings To Pay Unexpected Medical Bills? appeared first on Road2College.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

California Institute of Technology, also known as Caltech, is a private research university in Pasadena, California known for its strong engineering program. Considered an Ivy Plus school, Caltech is one of the most selective “test-blind” colleges in the nation with a sub-3% acceptance rate for the Class of 2028. Caltech changes its supplemental essay questions every year and offers insight for applicants on its website : “Remember, Caltech is an unapologetic STEM institution.

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As your child enters their sophomore or junior year of high school, you may find yourself at the crossroads of an important decision: when and how to help them best prepare for the SAT or ACT. We understand that navigating this process can feel overwhelming, especially as the pendulum is beginning to swing back in the other direction as some highly selective colleges and universities are once again requiring standardized test results for admission (for an up-to-date list of all institutions that

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Scoir

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Working on your college applications? Have questions about financial aid? Connect with the Coalition at panel discussions in the coming weeks for insight and advice, and to ask your questions. See the schedule and sign up!

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