Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing higher education landscape, the health of an institution is more critical than ever. A healthy organization is one that fosters a positive work environment, achieves its goals, and continuously improves. A healthy organization also has a profound impact on students, faculty, and staff by providing a more supportive learning environment, attracting and retaining top talent, and ultimately achieving its mission.

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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

It’s been a long four months away. My firstborn is home tonight from his first semester at college, and I can’t stop smiling. I sing a song as I gather up the dinner dishes in the sink, and I hear the washer groan from his piles of laundry being done. My son has opened and closed the refrigerator door enough times tonight that I think he’ll burn out the light bulb.

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Enrollment Builders

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

You know something needs to change to hit your institution’s enrollment goals. Many leaders believe the best way to do this is to increase their number of leads.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. When you log into your status page, you will see a “View Update” link under the Status Update, and that is where you will see your decision. About 20 minutes after we release decisions, an email will go out to students who have not already checked their status letting them know a decision is available on their status page.

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College Transitions

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Best-of-all-time lists are always subjective, but out of the 50 best nonfiction books below, there’s bound to be one or two that you like. (If you’re looking for a memoir, check out this list.

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road2college

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Dear Roadie, My social media feed is buzzing with speculation about the potential for the next administration to shut down. The post Dear Roadie: What Could Happen If the Department of Education is Eliminated? appeared first on Road2College.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How Elmira College Enrolled Their Best Class in 10 Years Despite FAFSA Fiascos and Campus Silos Dennis Kelly, Elmira College Dennis Kelly has seen a lot in his 30 years in higher education. He had success at multiple institutions—Cheyney University, Notre Dame University of Maryland, Cabrini University, Georgian Court, Marywood University, and Wilmington College.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The financial aid timeline for high school seniors is critical if you want to maximize the amount of financial aid for which you are eligible. Financial aid is one of the most important parts of the college process, but it can be one of the most confusing as well. To make it simpler, we’ve packed everything you need to know into this timeline so you don’t miss any of these important steps.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

So, you’re an introvert, and the thought of big classes and endless group discussions in college scares you. Don’t fret just yet! Luckily, there are majors designed for those who thrive better in quieter settings, where you can focus deeply and work independently. If you’re into creative work, data analysis, or even counseling, there’s a major out there that’s perfect for you.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What Are the University of Florida Supplemental Essay Prompts? How to Write Each Supplemental Essay Prompt for the University of Florida How to Write UF Supplemental Essay Prompt #1 How to Write UF Supplemental Essay Prompt #2 How to Write UF Supplemental Essay Prompt #3 How to Write UF Supplemental Essay Prompt #4 UF Honors Program Founded in 1853, the University of Florida (UF) is consistently regarded as one of the top public universities in the nation

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road2college

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This guide dives into the Public Ivies, showcasing each school’s academic strengths, campus culture, and admissions. You’ll find insights on. The post Comparing the Public Ivies: Is One Right for You? appeared first on Road2College.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In an era dominated by screens and social media, it’s easy to think that the college recruitment landscape has become impersonal. But amidst the noise of online content and digital campaigns, it’s the human touch that truly resonates with prospective students and their families. New data from the 2024 Prospective Family Engagement Report underscores the enduring power of in-person experiences, personalized interactions, and trusted guidance in shaping college decisions.

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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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Scoir

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When I started college admissions counseling 20 years ago, students would come to meetings hefting heavy boxes of viewbooks they'd received from colleges. They'd dump them unceremoniously on my office floor and ask, "How do I tell these schools apart when they all look and sound alike?" As I moved through my career, I began to see fewer viewbooks and hear more complaints about the volume of recruiting emails flooding student inboxes.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Every year, thousands of students dream of getting into Columbia University. The reality, though, is that the odds are not exactly in your favor. The latest Columbia acceptance rate is only 3.85%, making it one of the hardest schools to gain admission to. With such a low acceptance rate, you’re going to need more than just stellar grades to secure a spot.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Reading Time: 14 minutes The rapid growth of the internet and social media have created a thriving online space for prospective students to explore educational offerings. It has also paved the way for a vibrant market that educational institutions can explore to attract students and boost their enrollment numbers. Yet, even as these opportunities arise, schools still have to find the best ways to reach prospective students and their families.

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road2college

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Dear Roadie, Given the political climate, I’m concerned that my daughter wants to attend college in a ruby-red state. It’s. The post Dear Roadie: My Daughter is Considering a ‘Red State’ College. Should I Be Worried? appeared first on Road2College.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For those working in enrollment, the college planning process is familiar territory. We’ve navigated the deadlines, mastered the jargon, and understand the intricacies of financial aid. But for prospective students the landscape can be a bewildering maze Our recent study with ZeeMee, Enrollment and the Well-Being of Prospective Students: Creating a Culture of Care , sheds light on the anxieties surrounding college planning.

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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

And the seasons, they go round and round and the painted ponies go up and down. We’re captive on the carousel of time. The Circle Game by Joni Mitchell Thanksgiving has changed through the years and we are now the adults at the table. (Shutterstock PeopleImages.com – Yuri A) As Thanksgiving approaches and I begin my preparations, I think about how the complexion of our holiday table and my perception of the holiday have shifted over time.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

One of the most-asked questions we receive from families is some version of this: “What do colleges look for these days in a student?” Although anecdotes can help, sometimes the data can tell the story for you. Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

You know the drill—college admissions aren’t just about the grades and the test scores anymore. In fact, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 44% of colleges consider extracurricular activities as a significant factor in their admissions decisions. When it comes to getting into an Ivy League school, the game is all about showing that extra spark.

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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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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Back in May 2024, I shared my top strategies for getting into law school and how high school students can start preparing early. Now, with law school application deadlines approaching in February and March, it’s time to dive into one of the most critical elements: crafting a compelling admissions essay. Your law school admissions essay is your chance to go beyond the basics on your resume, showcasing your unique story and explaining why law school is the right path for you.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This week, RNL will release its third report focused on how institutions are currently marketing and recruiting for their online programs. The 2024 Online Program Marketing and Recruitment Practices report focuses specific attention on how online programs are leveraging AI, communications planning, and ROI in addition to question sets on the how and why of marketing and recruitment strategies and tactics.

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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Proud is an understatement for how I felt about my daughter’s adjustment to college life. Happy doesn’t do justice to how I felt when I hung up on our Facetime calls, during which she shared with me details about her day, her professor, or a classmate who smiled at her. After 18 years of life at home, 12 years of public school, and 9 summers at sleepaway camp, my daughter was “doing the college thing” several states away…and she was doing it well.

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College Transitions

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Sometimes, when the world seems like too much, all you need is a good book. Teens who understand the power of literature will agree. But even if they don’t appreciate a good written story, it might just be because they haven’t yet found the right one.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Achieving 1500 on the SAT is a milestone that many students aim for, but is 1500 really a good SAT score? Scoring 1500 places you in a highly competitive bracket, opening doors to top universities nationwide. However, as you set your college goals, it’s important to consider whether aiming even higher is necessary or if 1500 positions you well for success.

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The Enrollment Marketer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

I’m not here to tell you that you need a CMS, CRM, email automation, and a data analytics tool. These are part of your school’s larger marketing tech stack and are the very basic components to both higher education marketing and data-backed decisions. We could write an entire blog post dedicated to the best CMSs or CRMs for higher ed (and we have — comparing one enrollment marketing platform to another), but instead, my goal is to suggest supplemental tools for your digital marketing toolkit.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of higher education has dramatically shifted for U.S. students, with more of them considering studying abroad as a viable alternative to expensive American universities (as noted in this recent Business Insider article ). The rising costs of education in the U.S. have led many to explore opportunities in Europe, where tuition can be significantly lower, and the quality of education is often world-class.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Supplemental college essays are university-specific, meaning that they are something you will write in addition to the Common Application Personal Statement, but they will only be sent to the specific institution that is asking the prompt. As such, these essays pack a lot of power: these are the college and universities’ best chance to really… The post 5 Common Mistakes Made on Supplemental Essays appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

No mother should be surprised to see very little of her grown children when they come home for summer college breaks and holidays. We learn this quickly the hard way. Our budding adults want to see friends and try out their new independence on their old playgrounds. We get it, right? We’re ready. I was surprised to find it’s more than that. When my two daughters pop home from college for a few days or weeks, it is not as satisfying as I envision it.

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College Transitions

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

College basketball has long been a stage for extraordinary athletes to showcase their skills. From towering big men to sharpshooting guards, the game has produced some of the most unforgettable athletes in all of college sports.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Danielle Foote, to the blog. Welcome, Danielle! In the college application process, there are a lot of pieces you will likely start and finish within your senior year—writing essays, gathering documents, synthesizing your resume of activities—these are just a few. However, one foundational piece of your college application is a series of decisions and culmination of day-to-day work over several years… your course rigor.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This time of year, I am flooded with questions from people about MBA interviews. As with all aspects of the business school admissions process, there is a ton of misinformation out there. For candid MBA interview advice, read on. Yes, you need to wear a suit. Even if it’s a zoom interview and you don’t usually have to wear business formal attire at work, it’s smart to err on the side of formality for your MBA interview.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As college application season heats up, many high school seniors are navigating the exciting yet nerve-wracking process of applying to their dream schools. For those who have applied in the early rounds , many Early Decision 1 and Early Action deadlines are TODAY, while others, including Early Decision 2 deadlines extend into January. EARLY DECISION NOTIFICATION DATES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW We realize the time between submitting your applications and when you learn your admissions results can be

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes Language learning institution’s growth is projected to increase in the coming years. From 2024 to 2030, the global language learning market is predicted to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 20%. Due to the globalization of the labor market, language learning is likely to be in high demand. Though language learning is growing in popularity, for lasting success, your school must find effective ways to stand out among other language academies looking to boos

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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

My firstborn wanted to go far away for college. She didn’t come home often during her four years on the opposite side of the country. Once she left, I quickly became one of “those moms” who listened with envy as friends with teens much closer to home talked about surprise visits for the weekend or how’d they’d hop in the car on a whim to drive an hour to meet their child for a meal.

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