Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Market research provides the insights that give you a competitive advantage. Higher education is facing an array of challenges that require a thorough understanding of the landscape to ensure institutions remain competitive and that resources are allocated to strategies that can be most impactful. The key to navigating these challenges and achieving success lies in understanding the market, anticipating student and industry needs and interests, and implementing strategies to be competitive.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Over half of students (55%) would consider transferring if their college were to abolish diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Even more students (59%) say that if a college they were considering had abolished DEI initiatives, it would have impacted their decision to enroll. Hispanic and Latino/a students (60%) and Black students (59%) are most likely to say they would consider transferring compared to white students (52%) and students of other races (54%).

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For UGA Admissions, early October brings out a wide range of questions about the UGA Early Action process, so here is an FAQ on the most prevalent questions out there at this time. Should I apply Early Action or Regular Decision? I don’t know. I really don’t. It is actually up to you whether you should apply for EA or RD. If you are comfortable by October 15 with our office reviewing your file at that time, then apply EA.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Recently, our family has been watching the TV Show “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.” Not sure what it says about us that this is the one program we can all agree on, but that’s not what this blog is about. In the show, former athletes, reality TV “stars,” actors, and other famous to moderately well-known contestants go through a battery of grueling physical and mental tests to see if they have the attributes necessary to be in an elite military unit.

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Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Don Heller, Gigi Jones, and Abby Miller The recent dismantling of affirmative action and the COVID pandemic highlighted the barriers preventing underserved, underrepresented students – students of color and those who are low-income and first-generation – from enrolling in college. A college degree is the pathway to social mobility for families trapped in the cycle of poverty.

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road2college

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This article is sponsored by College Ave Student Loans, dedicated to helping students and families pay for higher education. Teaching. The post Help Your Young Adult Build Credit: Ensure Future Financial Success appeared first on Road2College.

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Each year, RNL analyzes student satisfaction for institutions across the country. This review includes students at four-year private and public institution, two-year community colleges, along with students in graduate programs and online learners. As we have observed consistently over the years, online learners tend to be among the most satisfied students overall.

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Colorado State University

OCTOBER 25, 2023

What is the Native American Heritage Application Fee waiver? Colorado State University is celebrating Native American students and Native American Heritage Month by waiving the admissions application fee. From November 1-30, 2023, anyone with a tribal affiliation or who identifies as Native American is invited to apply for free. The process is easy and only takes a few clicks.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

I fly a lot. Not “consultant a lot” or “pilot a lot,” but monthly or multi-monthly for sure. Over time I’ve gotten pretty good about tuning out the safety video that precedes take off. Recently, however, I saw one that caught my attention. Instead of a flight attendant walking down the aisle of a plane or vested and scarved employees’ predictably demonstrating seat belt tightening techniques, this one took place in a theater with ushers, a stage, and an entirely different context for

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PrepScholar

OCTOBER 30, 2023

If you’re taking the ACT, you know waiting for scores can be stressful. Wondering how your scores compare to those of other students is common, but how do you know what’s considered a good ACT score? More importantly, how do you decide what ACT score to shoot for in order to get accepted to your top colleges? We’ll tell you how to determine whether your ACT scores would be considered “good.

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Inside Emory Admission

OCTOBER 11, 2023

During the fall season Atlanta provides sunny skies, a break from the humidity, and a crisp chill in the air. Emory students–and Atlantans alike–love to partake in outdoor activities when the heat of the summer has passed. Whether you want to spend a Saturday afternoon with friends or you’re in the mood for a quick study break, Atlanta offers many opportunities to enjoy the city without setting reservations or buying tickets.

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What do the latest employment and salary data tell us about the MBA market? Earlier this fall, my colleagues and I were selected to present a session at this year’s annual meeting of the Executive MBA Council. After past presentations of business-only findings from our national graduate studies, we wanted to add something even more helpful: employer market insights.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Master of social work students must complete 900 hours of field work to become a licensed clinical social worker. Most of these internships, also called field placements, are unpaid. More agencies have begun to offer stipends to social work students in recent years. These paid placements tend to go to more experienced students and can be highly competitive.

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Inevitably, when I visit colleges and sit through their information sessions, a question comes from a concerned parent in the audience asking about the school’s acceptance rate (the number admitted divided by the number who applied) for Early Decision versus Regular Decision. The fundamental question? “Is it easier to get in if you apply early decision?

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road2college

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Let’s talk about a valuable lesson in the world of college admissions—one that you might find incredibly helpful. It’s the. The post Here’s Why You May Want to Keep Your College List to Yourself appeared first on Road2College.

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PrepScholar

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If you’ve been thinking about college applications, you might also be thinking about applying early. You’ve likely heard that early action applications are an option and that there are benefits to applying early. And if you’ve done some checking, you’ll notice that some schools offer early action, some offer early decision, and some offer both. While early action means you apply early and hear the college’s decision early, some confusion exists around early decision.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On three giant Post- It notes on the wall outside my office we have the words: CELEBRATE YOUR WINS. This is our tangible reminder to pause, reflect, and acknowledge when you accomplish a goal or see success. College admission is often described as a “cycle,” and for those who do this work, it is an endless one. You work to recruit a class, review applications, make decisions, convince students to choose your school, and it can easily spin and blur together.

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 26, 2023

More universities need to adapt to the new enrollment realities. As I travel around the country talking to institutional leaders, I have realized that something has really shifted in higher education. The combination of the oncoming enrollment cliff and the pandemic’s abrupt and forced adoption of online learning has made more institutions than ever realize that the dramatic shift that everyone has been talking about for years is finally here.

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Colorado State University

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A Ram’s Life is a vlog series for Rams by Rams, and showcases everything from the daily life of a CSU Ram to advice videos, DIY tutorials, tips and tricks for navigating college life, and even excursions into Fort Collins and beyond Colorado State. CSU vloggers Amanda and Tiara ask current students why they chose to come to Colorado State University.

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Scoir

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Knowing whether to take the SAT or ACT can help relieve some of the stressors caused by the college admissions process. Students usually take the test that has been historically prevalent in their area or school. In the past, the SAT was typically a coastal test, predominant in the East and West Coast regions, while the ACT was more often taken in the middle of the country.

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road2college

OCTOBER 25, 2023

My son, a senior in high school, is constantly inundated with the following questions: Where are you going to college? The post 10 Reasons Why We Should Stop Pressuring Teens to Have It All Figured Out appeared first on Road2College.

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PrepScholar

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When preparing for SAT Reading, it's crucial to use high-quality practice materials that accurately reflect the content of the real test. In this article, I will go through the best resources for SAT Reading practice materials, both online and in printed prep books.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This article breaks down the various parts of a financial aid package , so you can understand: How much debt will you be taking on with your financial aid offers? How much will you have to work with your offers? What about cost of living ? You’ll learn how to break down each piece of your financial aid offers. If you still have a gap, don’t be afraid to communicate with the financial aid office.

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Programs need to serve students whose expectations have changed dramatically. Earlier this month, the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) released their annual “Graduate Enrollment and Degrees 2012-2022” report. The headline in Inside Higher Education was that graduate enrollment contracted by 4.7 percent year-over-year (while applications rose by 3.9 percent).

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College Wise

OCTOBER 20, 2023

During the 2020-2021 school year, 60% of students met the criteria for one or more mental health problems. What resources are readily available to students is quickly becoming a priority for many high schoolers as they navigate college research. In this blog, we will share the types of mental health services on college campuses.

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EAB

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Infographic What happens to 100 students who start a bachelor’s degree? In 2018, we used a representative 100 students to illustrate how colleges and universities across the country were delivering on the promises of higher education. Five years later, what has changed? Explore this infographic to find out. View a full list of sources below. DOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHIC Sources “ Completing College: Completing College National and State Reports – Fall 2016 Cohort ” National Student Clearinghouse Researc

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road2college

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Your child got into their dream school, but you can’t afford it. You’re not alone! So many parents find themselves. The post What To Say When You Can’t Afford Your Student’s Dream School appeared first on Road2College.

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PrepScholar

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Future ACT dates are only confirmed a little more than a year in advance, but at PrepScholar, we've researched patterns from previous testing years to predict future ACT test dates. In this guide, we'll provide the confirmed and likely dates for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027. From the data we've looked at, we can predict these dates with a fair degree of confidence.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A new law will allow low-income students from Mexico to pay in-state tuition at certain California community colleges. Students will have to live within 45 miles of the California-Mexico border. Up to 150 students per eligible college can be exempt from paying nonresident tuition. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that allows some students who live close to the California-Mexico border to be exempt from paying nonresident tuition at certain California community colleges.

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Engaging Hispanic families can help you then engage prospective Hispanic students. Hispanic families in the United States encounter various challenges stemming from a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and structural factors. These challenges, including education, employment, healthcare, and overall well-being, can significantly impact their lives and intrinsically affect their ability to help their children with college planning.

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College Transitions

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Remote learning has opened up many avenues to students. In fall 2021, 4.4 million undergrads—28% of the total US undergraduate population—were only taking classes online. During this period, about 1.9 million students were pursuing online associate’s degrees, mostly at public institutions. And the popularity of associate’s degrees is steadily rising.

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College Admissions Strategies

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The best things in life are free, but most things are purchased at a fixed price. Curiously, one of the mostimportantpurchases in a person’s life, a collegeeducation, has a price that’sunknown until the end of thepurchasing process. The cost of attending a college may range from zero to over $100,000 per year. Exactly where it […] The post Understanding the Net Price Calculators of Colleges appeared first on College Admissions Strategies.

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road2college

OCTOBER 26, 2023

One of the questions parents frequently ask is whether students should take the SAT or ACT. I always respond that. The post The Difference Between SAT and ACT appeared first on Road2College.

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PrepScholar

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this article, I'll tell you where to find all official, printable SAT practice tests and answer keys. This comprehensive guide gives you access to more SAT practice tests than any other online guide. In addition, you'll learn key strategies that'll help you make big improvements on SAT practice tests you can print out.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A new law awards eligible California Community College graduates $5,000 if they attend a partner HBCU. The California Community College system has a transfer program with 39 HBCUs across the country. Students would have to sign a letter of intent to come back to California after they graduate. California Community College graduates attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will now be eligible for a financial grant from the state thanks to a new law recently signed by Califo

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The new $100,000 Cambridge Savings Scholarship Fund fund will remove barriers for Franklin Cummings Tech students facing financial hardships. Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and more than $6 billion in assets, today announced it has launched the Cambridge Savings Scholarship Fund. The $100,000 grant for Scholarships and Small Hardships Awards will be available to students currently enrolled in their second year at Franklin Cummings Tech,

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When it comes to college-bound students’ impressions of the relationship between financial aid and admissions, anxiety seems to rule the day. Many of my students and families worry that if they check the box on the college application indicating that they will be applying for financial aid that they won’t get in. So this is the question I hear over and over, “does applying for financial aid hurt my college admissions chances?

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