Enrollment Catalyst
JULY 31, 2024
As private school leaders in admissions, marketing, and administrative leadership, understanding the perceptions and experiences of new parents is crucial for continued growth and success. Conducting an annual new parent survey can provide invaluable insights that help refine your enrollment and marketing strategies. Incorporating this survey into your yearly plans is beneficial and essential.
Top Tier Admissions
AUGUST 2, 2024
Yale University’s supplemental essay prompts for the upcoming 2024-2025 application cycle will remain the same as last year. While the long list of supplemental essay questions for Yale might seem overwhelming at first, it’s actually a fantastic opportunity to make your application stand out. These essays, particularly the short and quirky prompts, give you the chance to showcase your unique experiences and demonstrate how you would contribute meaningfully to the Yale community.
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BestColleges
AUGUST 2, 2024
Georgia will not fund the AP African American Studies course, but teachers can still use its content and framework at risk of violating local law. Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods apologized for the confusion caused by the back-and-forth decisions about whether or not the state would fund the AP course. Woods argues that the intersectionality portion of the course was the most glaring violation of Georgia's law 20-10-11, which originated from state House Bill 1084 prohibiting cu
College Transitions
AUGUST 2, 2024
Situated in scenic Addison County, Vermont, Middlebury College is consistently ranked in the top 10 liberal arts schools in the United States. While not quite as selective as the likes of Amherst, Swarthmore, or Bowdoin, Middlebury has extremely high standards for prospective applicants and rejects about 90% of those who apply.
Tex Admissions
JULY 31, 2024
Recent trip to Singapore Shame on Texas A&M for communicating to prospective applicants, families, and schools that you must apply as soon as possible. If any A&M staff member wants to join me on an unedited livestream, I welcome the opportunity for you to clarify the most problematic messaging of any university anywhere. I argue in my book Surviving the College Admissions Madness that elite universities do not care about you, although it’s debatable whether A&M qualifies as elite.
Top Tier Admissions
AUGUST 1, 2024
The 2024-2025 Common App is LIVE and rising seniors, it’s time to dive in! Like the Coalition App , UC app , or UCAS , this online platform streamlines the application process for prospective college students. The Common App is the most popular of these platforms, offering students access to over 1,000 colleges and universities’ applications around the world.
BestColleges
JULY 31, 2024
Gov. Maura Healey signed the $58 billion state budget July 29. The budget establishes the MassEducate free-tuition program for all state residents, including undocumented students. Massachusetts is also the only state to offer a free nursing school education across a whole college system. Every Massachusetts resident now has access to free community college.
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Scoir
JULY 31, 2024
Learn 6 practical tips to save money in college, from becoming an RA to renting textbooks. Discover how to minimize debt and save money while in college.
Top Tier Admissions
JULY 29, 2024
WHY SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAYS MATTER While your GPA, test scores, and extracurricular activities paint a picture of your academic and social achievements, supplemental essays offer a platform to express your individuality. Admissions officers use these essays to understand who you are, what motivates you, and how you might contribute to their campus community.
BestColleges
JULY 30, 2024
Sixteen exams will go fully virtual in May 2025, and 12 exams will be hybrid. The College Board plans to change eight additional exams to virtual in the future. The hybrid exams, which contain graphing or symbolic notation, will have exam questions online but responses in physical books. Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, students can access free online practice exams, quizzes, teacher-created materials, and test previews on the Bluebook app.
College Transitions
AUGUST 1, 2024
George Washington University, commonly referred to as GW or GWU, is a popular option for students interested in politics, government, or international affairs but also has strengths in business, engineering, and nursing.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
JULY 31, 2024
Reading Time: 10 minutes K-12 private schools face unique challenges when it comes to enrollment, including intense competition from other private and public schools, fluctuating demographic trends, and the high expectations of parents seeking the best educational environment for their children. These challenges necessitate the development of effective private school marketing strategies.
Ivy College Essay
AUGUST 1, 2024
How to Get Into an Ivy League College Getting into an Ivy League college is a dream for many high school students and their families. The eight Ivy League institutions—Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, and the University of Pennsylvania—are renowned for their academic rigor, distinguished faculty, and expansive alumni networks.
UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A
JULY 29, 2024
Senior year of high school is about to start, and UGA is on the list of schools you are considering. But what now? How do you make sure you are giving us the information we want, and how will UGA review your file? Over the last 15 years, I have shared a great deal of advice about the UGA Admissions process. For this admissions post, I will try to pull together some of the highlights that can hopefully be a resource for your admissions journey.
College Transitions
JULY 31, 2024
Case Western Reserve University, often referred to as simply Case Western or CWRU, is a mid-sized private research institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. With an emphasis on the STEM disciplines, Case Western has some of the top-ranked engineering programs in the country, but they also excel in areas such as nursing and business.
Colorado State University
AUGUST 2, 2024
A Ram’s Life is a Colorado State University vlog series for Rams by Rams, and showcases everything from the daily life of a CSU Ram to advice videos, tutorials, tips and tricks for navigating college life, and even excursions into Fort Collins and beyond CSU. Move-in day for college students is often the biggest step in the transition to college. It’s where they set up their rooms and get settled before starting classes and a brand-new chapter.
road2college
AUGUST 2, 2024
Dear Roadie: My son finished his junior year in the top 10 percent of his high school class. He also. The post Dear Roadie: Will My Son’s Marijuana Arrest Ruin His Chances of Playing College Football? appeared first on Road2College.
BestColleges
JULY 31, 2024
A significant percentage of selective institutions, both public and private, still consider legacy in admissions. That includes 15% of selective public institutions and 42% of private, nonprofit institutions. The term "selective" in this case applies to all schools without an open admissions policy. Researchers found student population disparities between schools with legacy admissions policies and those without.
College Transitions
JULY 31, 2024
Fordham University differs from many in its peer group of selective, academically strong schools located in the Northeast who have seen their acceptance rates plummet over the last decade.
DC College Counseling
JULY 29, 2024
Our last blog post before the 2024-2025 admissions cycle formally begins on Thursday!!! BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK W&M TO OFFER VIRGINIA’S FIRST B.S. DEGREE IN MARINE SCIENCE THANKS TO BATTEN GENEROSITY Every year, a handful of our former clients work with us on their “Batten School” applications during their second year at UVA. And by “Batten School,” I mean the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy (which, as an aside, has some great undergraduate opportunities
Next Admit College Admissions Blog
AUGUST 2, 2024
University of Massachusetts Amherst , known for its diverse academic programs and vibrant student life , sets a high standard for its students. In this article, we will explore UMass Amherst’s SAT scores and requirements. Don’t forget to check out our other article that discusses UMass Amherst’s ACT stats and requirements! What is the average SAT score at UMass Amherst?
BestColleges
AUGUST 2, 2024
U.S. News & World Report recently released its new medical school rankings. The magazine now uses a "tier" system, lumping together schools by level of quality. Many of the nation's top medical schools remain unranked because they refused to submit data. It's unclear if U.S. News will use this tier system for its other rankings lists. The new medical school rankings from U.S.
College Transitions
AUGUST 1, 2024
Over 14,000 undergraduate students proudly don the distinctive orange gear associated with Syracuse University, a mid-sized school in Upstate New York. The ‘Cuse received a record 42,000+ applications for a spot in the 2023-24 freshman class.
Estrela Consulting Blog
AUGUST 2, 2024
The thought or reality of having multiple children in college at the same time can be a very daunting one. Now imagine having those multiple children being in the same graduating year! Our Estrela team has worked with many sets of twins.and even some triplets over the years. Another fun fact: 3 of our team members at Estrela have multiples themselves (2 sets of triplets and a set of twins)!
Next Admit College Admissions Blog
AUGUST 2, 2024
University of Massachusetts Amherst , known for its diverse academic programs and vibrant student life , sets a high standard for its students. In this article, we will explore UMass Amherst’s ACT scores and requirements. Don’t forget to check out our other article that discusses UMass Amherst’s SAT stats and requirements! What is the average ACT score at UMass Amherst?
The Koppelman Group
AUGUST 2, 2024
The University of California system is a collection of some of the most sought-after universities in the country — all of which are state universities in California…but hopefully that last bit is obvious. The perks of the UC system for in-state students are real. You got in-state tuition, and the acceptance rates are much higher than for students applying from outside California.
College Transitions
AUGUST 2, 2024
Clemson University, a public land-grant institution located in South Carolina, is home to more than 21,000 undergraduate students.
BestColleges
AUGUST 1, 2024
The majority of college students who were eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits didn't take advantage of them. Students attending college more than half time face greater SNAP restrictions. One expert says SNAP eligibility rules for college students need reform. A new report found that in 2020, almost a quarter of college students were food insecure.
Next Admit College Admissions Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
Syracuse University , known for its strong academic programs and vibrant campus life , sets high standards for its applicants. In this article, we will explore the SAT scores and requirements for Syracuse University. Be sure to check out our other post that discusses Syracuse’s ACT stats and requirements! What is the average SAT score at Syracuse? Syracuse’s SAT scores are competitive.
The Koppelman Group
AUGUST 2, 2024
Harvard is widely-accepted to be one of the best respected, and best known, universities in the world. For nearly any subject, Harvard has one of the best programs globally. Many recognize a degree from Harvard as a ticket to early professional success, empowering graduates to skip a few hurdles as they enter the workforce. Harvard opened in 1636, and is home to 7,100 undergraduate students.
College Transitions
JULY 29, 2024
For the incoming Class of 2027, San Diego State University received a record 83,000+ total first-year undergraduate applications. Applicants to this member of the California State University system campus, which was once primarily the target of local residents, hailed from all 50 states and 106 countries during the 2023-24 year.
Solomon Admissions
AUGUST 1, 2024
1. Emphasize Hardships and Challenges Overcome in UC Essays: The UC’s want you to place your grades from 10th and 11th grade in context. For example, if you had a bad semester due to hardship, including an environment that discouraged educational goals and aspirations, being forced to take care of a younger sibling, commuting an… The post TEN TIPS FOR APPLYING TO THE UC’S: appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.
Next Admit College Admissions Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
Syracuse University , known for its strong academic programs and vibrant campus life , sets high standards for its applicants. In this article, we will explore the SAT scores and requirements for Syracuse University. Be sure to check out our other post that discusses Syracuse’s SAT stats and requirements! What is the average ACT score at Syracuse? In keeping with its reputation for academic excellence, Syracuse’s average composite ACT score falls around 30 , out of the maximum possible 36 points
The Koppelman Group
AUGUST 1, 2024
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a large public land-grant research university in, well, Madison, Wisconsin, doncha know. Madison is a quintessential college town. Of course, there are other things going on, but since Wisco students make up 20% of the city’s population, it really feels like a college town. Part of that may have to do with U Wisc’s on-campus culture, which is on the lively side, especially if you love public service, live sports, or tailgates (go Badgers!).
College Transitions
JULY 29, 2024
Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, has long been a highly selective liberal arts school, but its popularity among top-of-their-class teens has exploded in the last couple of years. In fact, the amount of applications received has nearly tripled since 2020, leading to a Colgate acceptance rate that inches closer to single digits every year.
Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert
JULY 31, 2024
A U.S. Medical Degree, obtained through a Combined BS/MD program, is a definitive path to becoming a medical doctor. What are the advantages/benefits of being accepted into a BS/MD program? Accelerated Timeline: Many of BS/MD programs accelerate the process of becoming a medical doctor. No Medical School Application Process. Many have no MCAT (or lower requirement).
Next Admit College Admissions Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Most universities require applicants to write one of the Common App essays, so if you’re planning on applying to college soon, you’ll probably need to write one of these. These prompts are set by the College Board , and students who use the Common App to apply to colleges will need to respond to one of the prompts broken down in this article. Although Common App essays are only expected to be 250-650 words long (around 1-2.5 double-spaced pages), they can be very difficult to write.
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