The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

As a typical first entry point for prospective students, college websites have always been a crucial instrument in any marketing strategy toolkit. And in a world where in-person campus visits are scarce, academic websites have to pack a powerful punch. According to one study of 10,000 incoming high school seniors in the summer of 2020, 85% percent of students said they relied more heavily on college websites for information in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and about 39% said that they had disc

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Warning : The subtitle is this blog is “That you may not like to hear.” And unlike most of my intros, we’re not going to waste time or words on analogies, personal anecdotes, or admittedly stretched parallels. Instead, after watching this cycle repeat itself, here are the three direct messages/ primary hopes I have for juniors entering the college admission experience.

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BestColleges

APRIL 17, 2024

Duke University is ending a full-ride scholarship after the U.S. Supreme Court banned race-conscious college admissions last year. The Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program was for students of African descent and required no application or test scores. Duke is instead offering a program open to all, focused on Black academic excellence, intellectual community, and leadership.

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Scoir

APRIL 13, 2024

The college search and application process is more confusing and overwhelming than in years past. It’s not realistic to expect your high schooler to handle things entirely on their own, but there is also a fine line between helping and taking over. If you’re the parent/guardian of a high school junior approaching the uphill portion of the college planning process, addressing the question of ownership early on can help ensure less stress for you and your student.

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College Transitions

APRIL 15, 2024

The highest paid college athletes—Bronny James, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark—are already celebrities in their own right. They’ve captured the attention of the sports world by shattering records at the college level. They’ve amassed huge social media followings. And they’ve become objects of imagination, speculation, and hope as they consider going pro.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 18, 2024

Recent reports from elite institutions like Tufts University , Yale University , and Vanderbilt University paint a stark picture of the financial burden facing students and families seeking to attend college. With tuition costs soaring to nearly six figures, concerns about affordability and the value of a college education have come to the forefront.

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

St. John's College features a curriculum based on the "Great Books" of Western civilization. All students follow a prescribed academic path for four years. The college is a top feeder to law schools and Ph.D. programs. St. John's remains small but sustainable thanks to its lean operation. There are no professors. There are no departments or majors. There is no football or basketball team.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

APRIL 17, 2024

Reading Time: 11 minutes Today, universities seeking to improve awareness and boost enrollment face a unique challenge: how to stand out among many competitors and reach the right people online. The key to success lies in the effectiveness of the university’s marketing strategies. Search Engine Optimization remains critical for reaching potential students, faculty, and researchers.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 16, 2024

U.S. News & World Report recently released their Best Graduate Schools 2024 edition, which includes numerous rankings by category: Best Business Schools, Best Law Schools, Best Medical Schools: Research, Best Engineering Schools, and Best Education Schools, to name a few. 2024 BEST BUSINESS SCHOOLS (TOP 10) Stanford University #1 (tie) University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) #1 (tie) Northwestern University (Kellogg) #3 (tie) University of Chicago (Booth) #3 (tie) Massachusetts Institute of Tec

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

Harvard has reinstituted its standardized test requirement beginning next fall. The decision follows similar announcements from Dartmouth, Yale, and Brown. Studies suggest standardized tests can help increase socioeconomic diversity. Critics express concerns about the timing of Harvard's announcement. Add Harvard to the list of universities reinstating standardized test requirements.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 19, 2024

And How to Avoid Them As application season approaches, it is important to know how to avoid common college admission mistakes to ensure your application stands out from the crowd. With the college landscape becoming increasingly competitive with application numbers skyrocketing it is imperative to be conscious of best admission practices, employ a detailed-oriented approach… The post Common College Application Mistakes appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

APRIL 17, 2024

Seeing your child graduate is an exciting and emotional time. As they embark on this new chapter of their lives, what better way to celebrate than with a personalized gift to congratulate them on their accomplishments? Check out these fun and meaningful gift ideas to give your high school graduate below. A quilt made up of their high school t-shirts is a thoughtful gift that your graduate will cherish for years to come.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 19, 2024

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and founded in 1764, Brown University is an Ivy League institution with 7,300 undergraduates. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and flexible open curriculum, the vibrant campus culture thrives on inclusivity, activism, and a strong sense of community, empowering students to make meaningful contributions to society and to chart their own intellectual course.

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College Transitions

APRIL 19, 2024

Looking for a high school experience that is personalized and innovative, yet centered around academic excellence? One that provides a college-bound culture? That immerses you in a passionate and curious social community?

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BestColleges

APRIL 17, 2024

Players compete in the free mobile and PC game to create the most profitable business in a dynamic market that shifts based on players' decisions for employee wages, marketing, selling prices, and more. Oliver Stoner-German, Venture Valley competition winner, entrepreneur, and University of Arizona student, is using his game knowledge in running his business: Shelp – Student Help.

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CampusESP

APRIL 19, 2024

As underrepresented minority applicants increase by 15% and first-generation applicants by 8% , institutions are recognizing the need for inclusive support and strategic engagement to serve this growing and vital population. Ensuring first-generation families are informed enhances student outcomes, but also builds a sense of belonging and resilience.

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Admissions Mom

APRIL 19, 2024

Dear Seniors (and those who love them), We are finally entering the end of your admissions journey, but don’t forget that it’s the beginning of the rest of your fricking life! So even in the angst and frustration of making a decision, be sure to celebrate all you’ve done! If you’re feeling really unsteady about all the sh!t that’s happening around you, you can do what I do when I’m feeling overwhelmed.

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College Transitions

APRIL 18, 2024

Saying “objection” in the mock trial courtroom takes guts and a precise sense of timing. Most importantly, it requires a clear understanding of which objection to make and why.

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BestColleges

APRIL 17, 2024

The University of Colorado Boulder has significantly increased female undergraduate enrollment in its fall 2023 cohort. The university's College of Engineering and Applied Science is 41% female, up 27 percentage points from two decades ago. Gender diversity in STEM brings new perspectives, tackles labor shortages, and boosts economic growth. Gender diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields offers numerous benefits , including introducing new perspectives, addressing l

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 19, 2024

Everything to know about being a premed at Carnegie Mellon, including premed extracurriculars and research, premed course requirements, and the Carnegie Mellon premed acceptance rate Everything to know about being a premed at Carnegie Mellon Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Carnegie Mellon premed requirements Part 3: Carnegie Mellon premed extracurriculars Part 4: Getting into medical school as a Carnegie Mellon premed - Part 1: Introduction Founded in 1900 as a technical institute offering both art

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the college spy

APRIL 19, 2024

College admissions counselors are impressed by students who spend their summers working. They can infer that you are responsible, mature, capable of making a commitment and can manage your time all skills that will serve you well in college. The specific job(s) you include on your application also showcase your personal attributes, skills and interests.

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College Transitions

APRIL 19, 2024

For many students, finding the ideal high school is just as important as scoping out the right university. Especially for students whose academic interests are defined early, public high schools that offer specialized curriculums are a big draw.

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BestColleges

APRIL 19, 2024

Data Summary Check College students are split on the issue of remote work: 34% say it's a top priority, 35% disagree, and the rest are neutral. Check Nearly 7 in 10 students (67%) say that their work or job should be a major source of personal fulfillment and satisfaction. Check Almost half of students (45%) feel that employer loyalty is a thing of the past, but 43% also say it's important to them.

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Office of Undergraduate Admission Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

The best way that I have applied all I have learned in school is through hands-on experience, which is exactly what the School of Education and Social Policy provides its students at Northwestern. During any quarter between the summer after Sophomore year and Junior year, SESP students have to complete a Practicum internship. The internship.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Colby College is a small undergraduate liberal arts school in the city of Waterville, Maine. The college offers a balance of rural and urban, small community and broad resources, and a highly-respected package. 64% of classes have fewer than 20 students, and the college is well-known for offering a level of access to professors for counsel, mentorship, and even just conversation, that larger schools simply can’t facilitate.

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Niche

APRIL 19, 2024

This is a podcast version of a Slate Dive Deeper presentation on using attribution models. There are five primary attribution models when it comes to evaluating your inquiry and prospects. (Source/Linear, First Source, First Source Inquiry, Last Source, and Unique Source) You’ll hear more about the strengths and weaknesses of each, when they might be most useful, and why you’ll get the most value when you layer them.

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BestColleges

APRIL 19, 2024

Student demand for sustainability education is high. Business schools are incorporating sustainability into their curricula to meet that demand. Employer demand for green skills is also high, with demand for skills outpacing workforce growth. School officials told BestColleges that business education can help prepare future sustainability leaders. Demand for “green skills” is growing faster than the sustainability workforce , according to recent reports, but business schools are stepping up to m

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 18, 2024

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. institutions have adopted a test-optional policy in acknowledgement of the limited access to testing during this time. However, several colleges are beginning to reinstate required testing for the 2025-26 admissions season, and others have begun to take a more flexible approach to their standardized testing policies.

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College Transitions

APRIL 18, 2024

College tuition has only increased in the past several years, but don’t despair![i] From attending an in-state school to buying used books, there are many ways to mitigate these costs.[ii] One way in particular is to secure scholarships and grants that can lighten the load and assist in your scholastic financial needs.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 18, 2024

Northwestern is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois with 8,000 undergraduates and as many graduate students. The university is in the top 10 nationally, and is world-renowned for journalism and communications. Many students seek out Northwestern for just this reason, as they look to combine a journalism or communications course of study with secondary interests in STEM or the humanities.

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BestColleges

APRIL 18, 2024

The newly launched Climate Legacy Commitment encourages master of business administration (MBA) students from top schools to sign on and pledge to combat climate change. The Climate Legacy Commitment calls on signatories to recognize the existential threat of climate change and work to commit to meaningfully working toward sustainability. The pledge includes prioritizing climate-vulnerable communities in decision-making.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 18, 2024

Everything you need to know about being a Caltech premed, including comprehensive premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the Caltech premed acceptance rate Learn Everything you need to know about being a CalTech premed Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Caltech premed requirements Part 3: Caltech premed extracurriculars Part 4: Getting into medical school as a CalTech premed - Part 1: Introduction With its roots stretching back more than 100 years to 1891 as Throop University, it was the

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College Transitions

APRIL 18, 2024

Those interested in pursuing a master’s in education online will find a plethora of options to consider. However, it can be challenging to know which ones are ideal, especially when taking schedules and aspirations into account.

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Enrollify

APRIL 18, 2024

In a recent episode of the In Your Element podcast , titled "The Future of Enrollment: Optimizing Student Engagement from Day One", John Carrere, the Director for the Office of Recruitment and First-Year Experience at Pitt Community College, shared invaluable insights into the integration of technology in recruitment and student engagement.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2024

When you start 9th grade, college still seems like it’s an eternity away. But, as soon as you walk into your first class of freshman year, your path to getting into college starts. Yikes!! Every grade counts towards your GPA, and you have no excuse not to get involved with clubs or access resources your school has to offer. Getting started on building your specific area of academic interest (we usually call it your “niche” or “brand”) is really important, and starting now is what you need to do

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Inside Emory Admission

APRIL 15, 2024

Choosing where to attend college can be scary. There are a lot of unknowns that no matter how much research you do, you can’t truly find out until you are on campus as a student yourself. Whether it is about the best foods at the Dining Halls, or the best study spots around campus, these are things that just take time to figure out. Now, as experienced students themselves, we hear what these students wish they would have known while they were making their decisions to enroll at Emory.

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College Transitions

APRIL 17, 2024

Finance majors emerge from their undergraduate studies as budding experts in areas such as stocks, bonds, wealth management, financial planning, investment banking, and venture capitalism.

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