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Planning for College: First and Last Steps

Ivy Central

These first few months of the school year are busy, busy, busy! For those entering their freshman year/Grade 9, it can be a new start to their learning, while for those entering their senior year, it can feel like the beginning of the end. Whether you are in Grades 9, 10, 11, or 12, there is a lot to be done to help you prepare for college, and in this article, I’m going to give you some pointers to help keep you on track.

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Prospective Higher Ed Student Inquiry Forms—Are You Doing It Wrong?

Enrollment Builders

It may not seem obvious, but the request for information (RFI) forms on your college or university’s website can make or break your new student enrollment goals. Each of your RFI forms is one of the first interactions a prospective student has with your institution. They should: Be easy to locate and clearly marked. Be quick and easy to navigate and submit.

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Understanding the Consideration Phase of the Family Journey

Enrollment Catalyst

After a parent is aware of your school, the next phase of the Family Journey is Consideration. This is the second phase in the Family Journey model developed by Andy Lynch, President and CEO of North Star Marketing. Let’s take a look at how a parent considers your school as this builds on the Awareness Phase : As the parent considers your school, the awareness generated through word-of-mouth conversations and online research in the first phase will be significant to determine their next step.

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Promotional Videos for Schools: Simple Yet Effective Approaches to Video Marketing

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 11 minutes A compelling video can do wonders to improve your school’s engagement and brand awareness. After all, it can serve as a visually captivating way to showcase your school and its community. But when it comes to producing these types of promotional videos for schools, you may be picturing a difficult process that requires a lot of time and resources—not to mention complex equipment and tools. .

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Weekly Update: October 7

DC College Counseling

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK CAMPUS TRAGEDIES There were, sadly, multiple acts of campus violence this week. A Purdue University student is in custody and charged with the murder of his roommate, who was killed just after midnight on Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, a professor at the University of Arizona was shot and killed - a former student is in custody.

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Isabella ’23: Exploring My Indigenous Identity at Northwestern

Office of Undergraduate Admission Blog

Hau Mitakuye pi, My name is Isabella Twocrow (she/her). I am Oglala Sioux and a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation. I grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and I am in my fourth year studying Learning and Organizational Change (LOC) in the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) with a minor in Native.

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52 Weeks to College: Week 39

Anna Ivey Consulting

How to Tackle Really Short Answers in Your College Application Really short answer questions? What are those? They are the REALLY short answer questions, meaning the answer is not much more than a text message or a tweet. Usually they require you to answer in a single word or phrase. You should be able to own these — they are tailor-made for your generation!

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5 Reasons to Consider Academic Coaching

DC College Counseling

You’ve probably seen coaches on the football field and in the gym. They help people reach their peak physical condition and create strategies for victory. But did you know there’s another type of coach, the kind that doesn’t focus on footwork or cardio? Academic coaches train high school, college and graduate students for academic success. Whether a student is suffering from executive functioning difficulties, test anxiety, or project management challenges, academic coaching can empower students

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How to Write the Harvard Supplemental Essays 2022-2023

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

Harvard University, the nation’s oldest college, is recognized worldwide as one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning, with centuries of history and an extensive alumni network ranging from Conan O’Brien to Sheryl Sandberg and beyond. With faculty who are leading experts in their fields and a diverse and motivated student body, Harvard is the worthy dream school of many a college applicant.

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Character & Fitness Addendum: Criminal and Disciplinary Disclosures on Law School Applications

Anna Ivey Consulting

For some prospective law school students, the most stressful part of the application process isn't the Personal Statement or the LSAT. It's answering a question like this: Are you currently under indictment, or have you ever been convicted, placed on probation, or given a deferred adjudication or diversion program for a criminal offense? Have you ever been arrested or cited for any criminal violation?

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Construction Management Career Fair Makes Connections

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

Students from the Construction Management, Renewable Energy Technology, and Electrical Engineering programs connected with 9 top employers today at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology’s Fall Construction Management Career Fair. “This year coming out of the pandemic, students are really energized to be back on campus and are very motivated,” said Leslie Tuplin, chair of the Construction Management program.

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Anatomy of a Personal Statement

HelloCollege

Writing a personal statement is a large part of the application process to colleges and universities.As you start the college application process, you’ll have to gather relevant information about yourself to show colleges your unique qualifications. Students must submit SAT/ACT scores, grades, and descriptions of their courses and fill out info about extracurriculars and other academic accomplishments. .

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The Lawrenceville School: Top New Jersey Boarding School

Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey is rated by Niche as: #1 Best College Prep High School in New Jersey, #2 Best Boarding high School in New Jersey, #2 Best Private School in New Jersey. Visiting Lawrenceville, allows my team and I to understand the vibrant school environment and talk with admissions personnel. Lawrenceville is one of the Ten Schools.

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How does race affect college admissions?

Solomon Admissions

Each year, conversations surrounding race in college admissions enter the news cycle. Are certain demographics held to a higher standard? Are your children at risk of automatically being rejected? Are students earning their spots in the top colleges? In this article, we will discuss the history of race in college admissions and why race is considered in admissions decisions.

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Early Decision or Early Action

Emerging College Consulting

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How to Write the MIT Supplemental Essays 2022–2023

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a research institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a city just outside Boston. With a 3.96% acceptance rate for the Class of 2026, an average SAT score of 1550, and an average ACT score of 35.5, MIT is one of the most challenging universities to gain acceptance to in the world. But MIT admissions officers are emphatic that they “ admit people, not numbers.

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Apply Texas, Explained

HelloCollege

For most schools across the United States, the easiest way to apply is using the Common Application, but for some schools, students will need to apply through other specific applications that have their own requirements. If you’re hoping to attend one of the many schools in Texas that employ the ApplyTexas application, then this post will help you navigate your college admissions process.

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Previous Education & Enrollment

Enrollment Management

I want to like nectarines. There’s a nectarine tree in my parents’ yard and every summer they rave about the sweet fruit fresh off the branch. But I’ll never know, because years ago I bit into one and didn’t realize that, in addition to a pit, this particular nectarine also harbored a small spider. Since […]. The post Previous Education & Enrollment appeared first on Enrollment Resources.

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2023 EA Applicants – Random Q&A

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

Every year prior to the Early Action (EA) deadline of October 15, students and parents have a lot of questions concerning the process, timelines, and materials, among other things. As such, here is an FAQ for many of those questions. Feel free to ask more questions in the comments, but hopefully, this will answer most issues that come up. Should I apply EA or RD (Regular Decision)?

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SCG as Co-Organiser of Inaugural Vietnam High School Business Competition (VHBC)

Student Consulting Group

After our successful summer networking event, we were able to develop a longer-term relationship with one of our Invited Speakers, Mr. Edward Tran, from Jardine Mantheson and the Trainee Club, which specialises in the development of career-oriented talent programs for youths. A conversation between our founder, Gia Han, and Edward led to an idea of organising an inaugural Vietnam High School Business Competition for all high-schoolers across the country.

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What’s In A Name?

Estrela Consulting Blog

Each year Harvard Law School publishes a list of the undergraduate institutions attended by their incoming class of aspiring lawyers. Since stumbling upon this gem a few years ago it has become a staple in our toolbox of resources that we share with students and families. Why, you might ask?

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Who’s Moving Up? Nine Universities With Newly Minted R1 Research Status

College Planner Pro

Choosing where to go to college is one of the biggest decisions students and their families will make. While many factors are at play–from tuition to school size and location–certainly one of the most important is the academic reputation of the schools and programs that correspond with a student’s interests. Many of the most prestigious universities have become so through their emphasis on research, which is considered the pinnacle of academic achievement.

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Playing to Win vs. Playing Not to Lose

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

You may not have been following Georgia Tech football in recent years. Suffice it to say, it’s been rough. Rough– as in three consecutive three-win seasons. If you are not an American football fan, it’s important to note- there are a lot more than three games in a season. Last month I walked by a man and his family looking at the field and overheard him say, “When I went here they played football down there.