Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 15, 2024

The right plan can make all the difference in your recruitment and retention efforts. Yet, the reality for many independent and faith-based schools is a lack of a coherent strategy. Instead of strategic planning, they drift from one project to the next, often missing significant opportunities. No matter if your school’s enrollment is overflowing, nearly full, or dwindling, a thoughtfully crafted strategic plan is crucial.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 15, 2024

How many times have we all read about the demographic cliff? I wonder if we’ve become desensitized to its implications. Now that the anticipated starting point (2025) is at our doorstep, institutions must be ready. To that end, I’ve been working a white paper (to be published in June) that will lay out more than a dozen strategies that institutions can use to build alternative revenue (student) streams.

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Enrollment Builders

MAY 16, 2024

Do you want to increase student enrollment and feel that outsourcing part of your admissions process can help you get there? If so, you’re probably considering hiring an admissions partner to communicate with your prospective students.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MAY 27, 2024

Last year I wrote this blog criticizing February , and man did the Feb fans have some words. Wow. Well, now I’m taking the other side of that coin to say that I’m a big fan of May. First, the weather. Now, maybe you live somewhere I’m not thinking of or unfamiliar with and you have some terrible May situation, but in the South, the pollen is gone, the flowers are out, the bugs and humidity haven’t arrived, and most mornings and evenings are cool.

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BestColleges

MAY 2, 2024

The Department of Education will forgive debt for over 300,000 former Art Institute students. ED found that the Art Institute misled potential students with inflated job placement rates. This appears to be the biggest debt forgiveness action aimed at any for-profit institution under the Biden administration. Former students need not take any further action to qualify for debt forgiveness.

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College Transitions

MAY 13, 2024

When students and their families explore college choices, the geographic diversity of the student body can be a key consideration. Understanding where students originate from can provide insights into the cultural mix, networking opportunities, and the overall appeal of a college.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 3, 2024

Collaborate, learn, and discover a Family Journey framework that will help you prioritize and implement proven recruitment and retention strategies. Join Andy Lynch and Dr. Rick Newberry (a.k.a., the Enrollment Marketing Geeks) this fall for a one-day, in-person workshop! Using the Family Journey framework, you’ll affirm what you’re doing well and close gaps in your marketing and admissions process.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 9, 2024

The Ivies are making headlines again, but not in a good way. Between shifting admissions policies, flip-flopping on the role of standardized tests ( Harvard , Dartmouth , Cornell , Brown , Yale —we’re looking at you!) noted grade inflation, rising tuition costs , and bungled responses to campus protests, it’s been a contentious season for these eight elite institutions.

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road2college

MAY 9, 2024

Saving money in a 529 plan for college expenses puts you ahead of the game. However, you need to know. The post How to Use a 529 Plan Strategically appeared first on Road2College.

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BestColleges

MAY 14, 2024

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees met during a special meeting May 13 to unanimously pass the flex cut amendment. The decision to divert funds comes after a pro-Palestinian protest on campus resulted in over 30 arrests. Marty Kotis, vice chair of the board's budget and finance committee, said diversity in a lot of people's minds is divisiveness, exclusion, and indoctrination and called for more unity.

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College Transitions

MAY 29, 2024

Teens and young children alike can benefit enormously from the practice of journaling. Journaling can provide a healthy mode of processing all kinds of thoughts, from complicated emotions, to funny ideas, to big life goals. The classroom can be a great place to start journaling, whether the practice stays here or carries on throughout students’ […] The post 150 Journal Prompts for Kids, Middle & High School Students first appeared on College Transitions.

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Tex Admissions

MAY 26, 2024

View from my house in Bali My freshmen Fall 2024 clients had the strongest outcomes of any admissions cycle. Although UT received the most applications and had the lowest admissions rate ever, 24 out of 37 of my clients (65%) gained admission to their first-choice UT major. You can view my nationwide results outcomes from all admissions cycles here.

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Scoir

MAY 28, 2024

For many parents/guardians, it might be a daunting idea to let their student take a gap year off of school before leaving for college. Most parents worry that their student may decide not to attend college after taking a year off, instead opting to wander the world as a vagabond.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2024

Last year, there were over one million international scholars enrolled in U.S. colleges, drawn by the promise of an excellent education and increased professional opportunities. For students coming to the U.S. from abroad, however, applying to these schools can feel incredibly complicated, especially as application processes often differ from those in their home countries.

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road2college

MAY 21, 2024

Navigating insurance options is essential for college students to protect their health, belongings, and finances. However, many people aren’t aware. The post 6 Types of Insurance for College Students and How to Save on Them appeared first on Road2College.

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BestColleges

MAY 8, 2024

D'Youville University is having an AI robot speak at commencement. Sophia the robot will engage in a Q&A with a student leader. Some students and faculty are upset by the university's choice of speaker. D'Youville has established a second ceremony not featuring Sophia. It's that time of year again when universities everywhere are busy announcing commencement speakers for the annual spring ceremony.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

MAY 14, 2024

Franklin Cummings Tech Opticianry student Devyn Shea was the winner of the nationwide NFOS College Bowl academic competition sponsored by Essilor/Luxottica. There were 13 schools competing for the title, with Franklin Cummings Tech repeating as national champion for the second year in a row. The College Bowl is part of Vision Expo East, an annual event for ophthalmic professionals focusing on eyewear, education, and fashion, that was held in March at the Javits Center in New York City.

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sparkslearn

MAY 10, 2024

Elevate your debate prowess and join the ranks of articulate orators at the esteemed Harvard University Summer Debate Camp 2024 Council’s annual summer camp. This exclusive program is meticulously designed for high school students who are passionate about honing their debating skills, critical thinking, and public speaking abilities. Engage in a comprehensive curriculum that meticulously intertwines policy analysis with the art of persuasion.

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College Transitions

MAY 9, 2024

Rising seniors who will be applying to college this fall are almost sure to face the question, “Common App vs. Coalition: what’s the difference?” However, this rivalry isn’t quite on par with Coke vs. Pepsi, Ford vs. Chevy, or Nike vs. Reebok. Rather, the case of the Common App vs.

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College Wise

MAY 8, 2024

As we slip further into a world dominated by technology, careers in computer science have continued to become more and more highly sought after. Add to that the public image of successful tech tycoons like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, and it’s no surprise that high school students are often eager to strive toward futures related to CS.

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road2college

MAY 17, 2024

Millions of high school students apply for college each year, and many have to write at least one college application. The post How to Write a College Essay That Works appeared first on Road2College.

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BestColleges

MAY 31, 2024

Maurie McInnis, president of Stony Brook University, has also served in leadership roles at the University of Virginia and the University of Texas at Austin. McInnis helped establish the New York Climate Exchange, a public campus for climate research, solutions, and student opportunities. Yale's 23rd president, Peter Salovey, announced last year he would retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year to return to a faculty position.

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The College Curators

MAY 1, 2024

The College Curators 2024 List of College Acceptances: Helping High School Seniors Find the Right School Congratulations to the Class of 2024 high school seniors! We are so proud of.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 24, 2024

Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth and UPenn, the “ancient eight” Ivy League institutions, are widely considered the nation’s most selective schools. However, despite the deep history and academic rigor that binds the Ivies together, other universities have reached similar levels of institutional respect and formed their own (unofficial) category — “Ivy Plus” or “Ivy+” schools.

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College Transitions

MAY 6, 2024

What is a gap year, anyway? To answer that question, we’ll need to make a brief detour to the 1980s. Back then, parents’ worst nightmare was that their flaky Gen-X teens would defer entry into college, stating that they first needed to “find themselves.

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Scoir

MAY 9, 2024

You've narrowed down your list of colleges , sent in your applications, and filled out your FAFSA form online. After you receive your acceptance letters, the college financial aid office will send you a financial aid award letter detailing exactly how much it will cost you to attend their college.

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road2college

MAY 29, 2024

Dear Roadie, I’m a 41-year-old mom with twin 17-year-old sons. My husband and I are concerned about their college expenses. The post Dear Roadie: Should I Switch to a College Job to Get Tuition Discounts for My Kids? appeared first on Road2College.

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BestColleges

MAY 28, 2024

A historic gift will help Washington College in Maryland launch a new business school. The Warehime School of Global Business will focus on liberal arts and global studies. Washington College President Michael Sosulski said liberal arts skills will help students adapt to an ever-changing business landscape. The new school is made possible by a $15 million gift from Elizabeth Warehime, an alum of Washington College.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 1, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes In the dynamic landscape of higher education, institutions constantly seek innovative strategies to enhance their brand visibility, improve student engagement, and foster a sense of community. One potent yet underutilized strategy is the implementation of a Student Ambassador Program. This initiative not only empowers students by giving them a voice and leadership opportunities but also serves as a bridge between the student body and university administration, enhancing

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

In 2010 , a study of U.S. law school matriculants determined that the most influential factors for students deciding to attend law school were a desire for a challenging and rewarding career, academic development and financial security. Today’s law school applicants are different. As U.S. News & World Report noted, the 2022 LSAC matriculant survey showed that 70% of incoming law school students reported that social justice, aiding others, and boosting their communities were their chief reaso

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 29, 2024

How to Choose A College Major Wondering how to choose a college major? Choosing your major in college is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make during your academic journey. The choice shapes your career path, influences your future job opportunities, and even impact your personal life, the types of other people you will meet along the way, and your overall life fulfillment.

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Scoir

MAY 21, 2024

College decision time is here, and many students are still uncertain about which college they will attend. What makes this year even more difficult is the FAFSA delays. Plus, just like in recent years, a number of students may have also been waitlisted by their first-choice college. It seems as though the frustration around waitlisting students has been growing each year.

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road2college

MAY 10, 2024

Parents, it’s always better to choose the best school you can afford and not take on any significant amount of. The post Here’s Why Taking Out Huge College Loans Isn’t Worth It appeared first on Road2College.

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BestColleges

MAY 21, 2024

A new study analyzes the return on investment of undergraduate and graduate programs. Some 31% of students are enrolled in programs that do not lead to a positive ROI. The median ROI for a bachelor's degree is $160,000. It estimates that 43% of master's degrees aren't worth the cost. Two recent high school graduates, both highly accomplished students, will soon set off to college.

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Educated Quest

MAY 12, 2024

Forbes magazine recently came out with a list of schools that were considered to be a Public Ivy. The story also covered private institutions that were considered to be ‘New Ivies’. However, since I have written about my own definition of a Public Ivy before, I’ll stick to the public colleges for this story. Forbes used these criteria to rank their schools: High standardized test scores-as supplied by at least half of all 2022 applicants.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 17, 2024

Founded over 300 years ago, Yale University , is an Ivy League institution located in New Haven, CT and ranked #5 in Best Universities by the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. Along with its range of NCAA Division I sports, Yale offers 50+ performance groups and 60 cultural associations, not to mention its secret societies, such as the infamous Skull and Bones Society.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 15, 2024

Reading Time: 11 minutes Over the years, social media platforms like Facebook have become indispensable marketing tools for schools looking to connect with students, parents, and the wider community. They offer a unique opportunity to share news, celebrate achievements, and foster a sense of belonging among all stakeholders. However, crafting engaging content that resonates with your audience can be challenging.

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