Ruffaloni
MAY 11, 2023
The current mental health crisis has made rejection even harder to take. May is college decision time, and we can’t think of a more emotional time in college planning than these next few weeks. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month , we at RNL wanted to reflect on the less popular side of the admissions process—the rejections. Rejection is a natural part of any application process.
Enrollment Catalyst
MAY 31, 2023
Assessments are a regular part of our lives. Whether it is for your annual physical at the doctor’s office or a new home remodeling project, the process begins with an assessment. Let’s take your car as an example. You drive your car all the time, most likely daily. You rely upon your car to provide dependable transportation to get you where you need to go.
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Enrollment Builders
MAY 28, 2023
"He who fails to plan is planning to fail," Winston Churchill famously said. While he was speaking about war plans in World War II, his words of wisdom hold true for contemporary enrollment management. Having a strategic enrollment management plan for your institution means you’re more likely to succeed in establishing priorities, combatting uncertainty, and achieving your student enrollment goals.
Ivy Central
MAY 17, 2023
Overview Wake Forest University is a private research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. The university was founded in 1834 and has a rich history and tradition of academic excellence. Wake Forest is known for its strong undergraduate liberal arts program, as well as its graduate and professional programs in law, medicine, business, and divinity.
Spark Admissions
MAY 2, 2023
It seems simple on its face: to get into a good college, get good grades in high school. If you know what kinds of schools you’re aiming for, you probably have an idea of what your GPA should be. But how exactly do you get where you need to be? A good grade is a reflection of both hard work and comprehension of the material. In the short term, it shows colleges that you’re a good student who can succeed in a highly rigorous academic environment, which is what they offer.
College Wise
MAY 26, 2023
My son is currently a 9 th grader who spent last summer asking me questions about starting high school. The conversation came up at least once a day, so I knew he was nervous. What I did not realize was how emotional I was, until I dropped him that first day of high school. It was a bigger transition than I anticipated. That first semester was a bit of a roller coaster ride because everything felt new to both me and my son.
Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
Understanding program portfolio performance is a key to enrollment growth. When resources are limited and growth is a priority, how do you determine where to invest? In my work with partner institutions, I often see competing priorities come to light as the marketing team, the enrollment team, and the academic team all have different evaluation tactics for program growth.
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Enrollment Builders
MAY 28, 2023
Since COVID-19 wreaked havoc on every facet of life, colleges and universities have experienced an enrollment decline of about 1 million students, which is more than 5 percent in a little more than two years. 1 Strategic Enrollment Management (or SEM) has never been more critical for institutions that are working to attract the right students, balance academics with the needs of the market, and focus on long-term student success—especially in today’s environment where increasing numbers of stude
Ivy Central
MAY 30, 2023
Class of 2027 embarks on the shifting of the admissions landscape at Yale University since the pandemic. A remarkable number of changes have unfolded in the Classes of 2027, 2026, and 2025 at Yale University. Several preferences and trends have transformed the path to higher education. The overall acceptance rate of the Class of 2027 is 4.35%. The university received a total number of 52,250 applicants and 2,275 students were admitted.
Spark Admissions
MAY 10, 2023
As of May 2023, there are major legal cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court right now dealing with the role of affirmative action in college admissions, brought by the group Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard University and other well-known universities. Of course, we can’t predict the future; like everyone else, we can only speculate as to how the Fair Admissions case will be decided, and what consequences might ensue.
BestColleges
MAY 26, 2023
A new documentary, "Exclusion U," claims Ivy League colleges hoard wealth and stubbornly remain exclusive. The eight schools receive public funding and tax breaks but fail to adequately support their communities, the film argues. It also suggests holistic admissions practices favor wealthy families, legacies, and student-athletes. The film calls on the Ivies to expand enrollments and support their communities.
Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
“Choosing to only offer classroom bachelor’s programs will not force students seeking online study to choose between an online program and your classroom program. Rather, they will be driven to another online program elsewhere, possibly of lesser quality than you could offer.” – Emily Wood, EdD, Vice President of Instructional Design, RNL. Dr.
Enrollment Catalyst
MAY 2, 2023
Have you ever thought about the reasons why some private schools experience enrollment growth and why others decline? School leaders primarily call me because they either want to make sure their school continues to grow (or even remain full), or they need to turnaround a flat or declining enrollment. I address these issues through my Enrollment Catalyst Program.
PrepScholar
MAY 9, 2023
If you're politically active, you may want to go to a college where the students, faculty, and administration share your values. You'll be more likely to find student groups that are aligned with your interests and beliefs, and you'll probably have a more enjoyable college experience. In this article, we'll give you a list of over 70 of the most liberal colleges in the United States.
Ivy Central
MAY 27, 2023
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and a vibrant campus community. UCSD offers diverse programs and opportunities that empower students to explore their passions and make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields. All programs have a strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Spark Admissions
MAY 30, 2023
Every year, college admission rates seem to get lower. This might be expected at Ivy League schools like Harvard University, Yale University, and Brown University, whose admission rates have dropped to record lows in recent years. But the trend is widespread at selective schools. Last year, schools like Tufts University, Northeastern University, New York University (NYU), and Tulane University all saw their admission rates drop below 10%.
College Essay Guy
MAY 23, 2023
What colleges look at in the application process, and how they assess different elements, tends to feel pretty nebulous to most students. In particular, how grades from different years of high school are evaluated can seem murky. So we wrote this post to answer all your questions about things like, “Do colleges look at freshman year?” Enjoy. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Do colleges look at freshman year of high school?
Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
According to a 2021 RNL survey of more than 100 graduate marketing leaders , between 2019 and 2021 the average digital marketing spend doubled. This reality was not surprising. Given the expected and continuing shortfalls in traditional undergraduate enrollment, institutions continue to pivot to the graduate populations to replace the lost revenue from the declines of the traditional student enrollment.
College Transitions
MAY 22, 2023
Just 6% of applicants to the Blue Devil Class of 2027 were accepted, and only 4.8% of Regular Decision applicants enjoyed positive outcomes. This means that the Duke acceptance rate is now slightly lower than.
PrepScholar
MAY 3, 2023
If you hold strong political beliefs, you may want to go to a college where the students, faculty, and administration share your values. You'll be more likely to find student groups that are aligned with your interests and beliefs. Additionally, it's more likely that the values of the college will coincide with your own, which means you'll probably have a more enjoyable college experience.
Ivy Central
MAY 24, 2023
Vassar College is a prestigious institution that has cultivated a reputation for academic excellence and intellectual curiosity through the study of the liberal arts. Vassar puts great store on promoting diversity through a diverse range of programs, its vibrant community and a supportive environment for its students and is considered to be one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the United States of America.
Spark Admissions
MAY 25, 2023
Of all the aspects of applying to college, the essay can be the most mysterious… and the most stressful. Admissions officers only have a few minutes to get to know each student, and the 650-word personal essay in the Common Application is their best opportunity to do so. That set-up understandably puts a lot of pressure on applicants to write something amazing in that space—something that will hook readers’ attention, something that will make them memorable and appealing to admissions committees
BestColleges
MAY 22, 2023
The research team at Fossil Free Research collected and analyzed the report that found $677 million in fossil fuel research funding across 27 universities. Data for Progress usually hires professionals to conduct research, but FFR believed it would be right to hire students who are deeply dedicated and involved in fossil-free funding advocacy. FFR Executive Director Jake Lowe said the report gave FFR room to grow as an organization.
Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
The RNL National Conference will dive into key graduate and online trends and strategies. I previously wrote about 30 Ways to Learn About Graduate and Online Enrollment Trends at the RNL National Conference. In that post, I spotlight a number of sessions, but our track on graduate and online enrollment is so jam-packed with content that I wanted to highlight a few more.
EAB
MAY 17, 2023
Blogs Five Things University Leaders are Prioritizing This Year (And Two They Should Be) The results from EAB’s Spring 2023 Pulse Survey are in! We interviewed and surveyed a combined 107 CBOs, Provosts, and Heads of Strategy to understand the challenges dominating cabinet agendas today and get a read on what senior leaders are worried about tomorrow.
Top Tier Admissions
MAY 11, 2023
Parents often ask us what their children can do in middle school to begin preparing for the college admissions process. You might be wondering, “Is it too early to think about college?” After all, college admissions officers generally only look at students’ high school records. In reality, however, the choices students make in middle school can set them up for success in high school and have a significant impact on their ultimate college prospects.
Ivy Central
MAY 19, 2023
National History Academy The National History Academy holds a noble mission: to inspire students in their quest to comprehend the foundations of American democracy and the duties of citizenship through immersive and experiential learning. The academy is guided by the motto "Historia Est Magistra Vitae," taken from Cicero's De Oratore. The Academy firmly believes that history serves as the ultimate teacher of life.
College Transitions
MAY 31, 2023
When you look at a list of the lowest college acceptance rates in the country and your dream school occupies one of the top positions, this is hardly cause for celebration. Stanford University, with its.
SSA Online College Prep
MAY 30, 2023
Some schools have explicit capped loans policies - either only giving federally subsidized loans or limiting overall loan amount - which means more protection for your family. Some schools have student contribution policies , that explicitly limit student contribution and allow them to focus on school. Read more college admissions tips on our blog !
Ruffaloni
MAY 11, 2023
Deposited students still remain a yield opportunity for campuses. Long gone are the days of admission offices counting college enrollment deposits on May 1 and beginning to plan out their summer conference tours. Even the days of deposits rolling in on May 1 and admissions feeling confident that a high majority of those students would be in a classroom on census date seem like an eternity ago.
PrepScholar
MAY 30, 2023
If you've taken the ACT and gotten your ACT test scores back, you probably want to know how you did. Or you might be planning for the ACT and want to know what ACT composite score to aim for. So what is a good ACT score? In this article, we'll discuss what makes a good ACT composite score. We also give you a step-by-step guide to figuring out what a good ACT score is for you personally, depending on the colleges you plan to apply to.
Top Tier Admissions
MAY 4, 2023
Now that we have reached May 1 ( National College Decision Day ), colleges and universities are moving to their waitlists and accepting students who have been stuck in limbo. Are you still hoping for good news from your top choice school? You DO NOT need to remain idle and these next few weeks are crucial. WAITLISTED? TAKE ACTION Our top tips for getting off the waitlist don’t vary much year to year but the individualized strategy behind each student’s focused action plan is extremely personal.
Ivy Central
MAY 19, 2023
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) is known for its academic excellence and vibrant campus life. UCI offers a wide range of programs in the fields of engineering, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences. UCI's programs provide students with comprehensive knowledge, hands-on experiences, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
College Transitions
MAY 30, 2023
The historical trajectory of UCLA admissions can best be understood through a once-per-decade peek at the university’s shifting acceptance rates. In 1980, nearly three-quarters of those who applied were accepted, by 1990, this had dropped.
SSA Online College Prep
MAY 30, 2023
Comprehensive, updated (May 2023) list of no-loan colleges. We called and emailed financial aid departments, so you don’t have to! $5500 is the loan cap most college access advisors recommend. Not all colleges include loans in your financial aid package. See a sample financial aid letter for a no-loan college ! See a sample financial aid letter for a no-loan college for an EFC of $0 !
Ruffaloni
MAY 11, 2023
It is so exciting to be able to announce the publication of the third edition of Strategic Enrollment Planning: A Dynamic Collaboration. It’s been seven years (2016) since we published the second edition, and so much has changed. Why focus on strategic enrollment planning? The higher ed landscape continues to change at a rapid pace, and yesterday’s enrollment planning methods will not yield the kind of results most college and university leadership teams are looking for.
PrepScholar
MAY 30, 2023
If you're thinking of hiring a private tutor or enrolling in a local class for your SAT or ACT studying, take a moment to consider whether an online prep class might be right for you. To help you make an informed decision about your prep, we're providing you with a list of the six biggest pros and cons of online SAT and ACT classes. But first, what exactly is an online prep class and how does it work?
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