Spark Admissions

APRIL 24, 2023

Lately, you’ve probably been hearing about ChatGPT, a new artificial intelligence system that is likely to make an impact everywhere: education, politics, employment, and of course, college admissions. In particular, because ChatGPT is proving to be a surprisingly effective writer, everyone who relies on essays and other written materials to evaluate students, job seekers, or other applicants for positions now needs to be on the lookout for AI-generated text.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 27, 2023

Reena Lichtenfeld Reena Lichtenfeld facilitates the development of dozens of annual marketing and recruitment plans each year. She has helped large and small, public and private, and perhaps most importantly centralized and decentralized graduate and/or online operations create both a plan and a process that lives on years after her work is done. Reena recently participated in a webinar— Prepare to Succeed —focused on how to begin and then how to get the most out of an annual marketing and recru

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Ivy Central

APRIL 28, 2023

The Claremont Colleges is a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions, namely Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute. These institutions share contiguous campuses in the Southern California city of Claremont.

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Niche

APRIL 24, 2023

Want to keep updated about the blog? Sign up for the newsletter! Register for the 5/11 Webinar Discussion Navigating the Survey The Junior College Search Process in 2023 Student Perspectives on Some Hot Admissions Trends Communicating With the Class of 2024 Higher Ed Marketing and Earning Student Consideration What Students Want in a College Methodology This year we received responses from over 5,100 high school juniors who shared their experiences with college search and feeling about the proce

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 24, 2023

Lately, you’ve probably been hearing about ChatGPT, a new artificial intelligence system that is likely to make an impact everywhere: education, politics, employment, and of course, college admissions. In particular, because ChatGPT is proving to be a surprisingly effective writer, everyone who relies on essays and other written materials to evaluate students, job seekers, or other applicants for positions now needs to be on the lookout for AI-generated text.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 27, 2023

While working in enrollment operations at Columbia University, Penn State University, and Carnegie Mellon University, Robert Tallerico became increasing interested in how technology can assist in enrollment operations—when systems are set up correctly. He then joined Slate and spent a few years learning the ins and outs of that platform. These experiences provide the foundations for Robert’s work in advising RNL clients on how to get the most out of their CRM. ( He has also written about how cri

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Ivy Central

APRIL 26, 2023

The University of Chicago is one of the most prestigious private universities in the United States, located close to the heart of the city of Chicago. Founded in 1890, the university has a rich history of academic excellence and research innovation and is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. In this blog, we will delve into the key facts and figures about the university to help you decide if The University of Chicago is the university for you.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 24, 2023

For years, the trend in college admissions has been moving toward more women than men applying to colleges. In the past decade, the applicant pools at the majority of selective schools have transitioned to being majority female. In particular for applicants to the college Class of 2027, every Ivy League school except Cornell had a majority female applicant pool.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 27, 2023

What is the best way to ensure a healthy enrollment outlook? Planning: holistic strategic enrollment planning. Every president and campus leader knows that enrollment growth (or in some cases stabilization) is crucial to the financial viability of their university. But every year the tyranny of the “urgent” chokes out the very thing that will give a college or university a fighting chance at shaping and overcoming enrollment headwinds.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 24, 2023

Occidental College is a private liberal arts college located in Los Angeles, California, United States. The college was founded in 1887. The campus covers 120 acres in the residential neighborhood of Eagle Rock, northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The college is known for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. It has received national recognition for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainability practices on campus.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Our third Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Career Day was a high-energy event that brought 74 high school students to the college to learn about careers in “clean tech” fields like wind and solar energy generation technology, electric vehicle technology, and smart building technology. Funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Council (MassCEC), this fun and free event is designed to expose young people—particularly students from under-resourced communities—to pathways to g

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 24, 2023

For years, the trend in college admissions has been moving toward more women than men applying to colleges. In the past decade, the applicant pools at the majority of selective schools have transitioned to being majority female. In particular for applicants to the college Class of 2027, every Ivy League school except Cornell had a majority female applicant pool.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 27, 2023

SEO is more critical than ever for connecting with prospective students. If you regularly read RNL’s Graduate and Online Innovations newsletter, you may think we have an obsession with SEO. Well, we do. Why? Because in study after study we have learned that no method is used more by prospective graduate and online students to find their program. In fact, in our upcoming 2023 study of graduate students, we document that upwards of 90 percent of students use a search engine in the early stages of

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 27, 2023

Countless parents have asked us why their student gets good grades but has low SAT scores - not realizing that this is super common! Prepping on her own in high school, Alyssa could never get above a 650 on the math section of the SAT exam. So how did she get to a perfect 800 ? The concepts that are tested on the SAT exam are finite , which makes it able to be broken down.

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

What is financial aid? Financial aid is monetary assistance provided to students and families to help cover the cost of attending college. Aid can come in a variety of forms that we’ll go over in more detail below! The college financial aid process can be a daunting one but with the rising cost of tuition and other educational expenses, applying for financial aid has become crucial.

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College Transitions

APRIL 26, 2023

Writing the supplemental “Why this major” essay sounds like a cakewalk for approximately 4% of high school seniors—those lucky few who’ve known their purpose since kindergarten. For most, it feels more like a desperate stab.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 27, 2023

The RNL National Conference in Nashville (July 25-27, 2023) will feature its fifth annual Graduate and Online track. RNL’s graduate and online theme this year is “Scaling for Growth,” and our sessions will deliver techniques, tactics, and strategies to help you do just that. The full program is ready and it is jam-packed with content. Here are a few key sessions that graduate and online enrollment managers will not want to miss.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

If you are a high school student or the parent of one, you already know that gaining admission to highly selective colleges is incredibly competitive. For the class of 2027, applications were up more than 20% at the most selective schools – so it’s no surprise that the regular decision admit rates are below 5% at the Ivies. The odds can feel overwhelming , and it’s hard to know where to focus.

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BestColleges

APRIL 25, 2023

Choosing a counseling specialization can make you more competent and marketable. Experts interviewed by BestColleges provided tips for picking the right one. Considering your personal experience and scheduling preferences are among their top tips. Every degree or career seems to have crossroads where you must make big decisions. For counseling students , it's choosing from types of counseling specializations.

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PrepScholar

APRIL 25, 2023

If you're gearing up for a high PSAT score your junior year, then you might choose to take the PSAT as a freshman for practice. Taking the PSAT in 9th grade will help you identify your current scoring level and figure out how you can improve for the future. As a freshman, you can choose between two tests: the PSAT/NMSQT that 11th graders take or the PSAT 8/9, a version of the test specifically geared toward 8th and 9th graders.

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iSchoolConnect

APRIL 24, 2023

Yale University Notable Alumni| Raising Achievers Since 1701 Founded in 1701, Yale University is one of the oldest universities in the United States and rivals universities such as Harvard University and Princeton University. Yale University consists of 14 constituent schools and offers up to 2,000 undergraduate courses. Yale University’s prestigious status is not only credited to […] The post Top 10 Yale University Notable Alumni of All Time appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs

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Anna Ivey Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

May Checklist for Juniors What? May? Already?Here’s your checklist for this coming month so you can finish the school year strong and take advantage of your summer. Finish the school year strong. Do your best work on your last assignments for the year and study hard for exams and APs so you can knock it out of the park on all the tests you take. This will make you feel like a superstar and leave your teachers with a positive impression of you as a student.

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BestColleges

APRIL 24, 2023

Lasell Village is the case study for a campus learning experience geared toward students over 50 and those approaching retirement age. The program's former president said it's a win-win for the institution and its students. Now, she's looking to expand the model to other institutions. "Senior" may soon take on a new meaning on college campuses across the U.S.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 24, 2023

The most important part of committing to a college/university is fully understanding what you’re getting yourself into financially. We walk you through the two major questions to ask yourself when evaluating whether the loans offered to you are reasonable. EXAMPLE: You may have to do the math yourself, because a financial aid letter doesn’t always tell you everything.

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College Wise

APRIL 27, 2023

Are you looking to enroll your youngster into a private or parochial middle or high school? They'll likely need to face an entrance exam before being considered. In this blog, you'll discover everything there is to know about the ISEE and SSAT exams and how your teen can be successful in preparing for them.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 26, 2023

The new digital SAT launches this spring for all international students and NEXT spring in the U.S. I’m sure you can imagine the questions we’ve been receiving on how best to prepare. As we mentioned in our previous post, “What Is the Digital SAT,” for the most part, studying for the digital SAT will be similar to how you study for the paper/pencil version.

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iSchoolConnect

APRIL 25, 2023

Reason #1 Quality education The Finnish education system is one of the best in the world. The country has consistently ranked high in international education assessments, including the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). Finland’s education approach is centered around providing equal opportunities for all students who study in Finland, regardless of their background or […] The post 7 compelling reasons to study in Finland for international students!

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road2college

APRIL 25, 2023

Parents in our Paying for College 101 FB Group recently had a discussion about historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The post The Common Black College Application Lowers Costs and Stress appeared first on Road2College.

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Colorado State University

APRIL 25, 2023

At Colorado State, choosing where to go to college can come with a lot of emotions. Watch our students share those moments when CSU sparked excitement, community, and belonging for them. Want more advice on choosing a college? Choosing a university isn’t easy for a lot of people. Hear more stories of how other CSU students made their decision.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2023

May 1, better known as National College Decision Day, is a huge milestone in your college admissions journey. Now that the stress of waiting for college admissions results has passed, you now move onto the finale, making your decision (and submitting your deposit)! Though many Top Tier Admissions students are accepted into their top-choice school in the early round, there are others whose top-choice college or university only offers Early Action or regular round application plans.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges. What can we say about test-optional admissions policies today? • According to Higher Ed Dive , “Just 43% of applicants submitted entrance exam scores to Common App member institutions for the 2022-23 academic year.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

APRIL 26, 2023

Reading Time: 11 minutes How can you reach more students and parents and get them to consider the programs and courses you offer? Content marketing is a powerful way to drive traffic and leads, but with so much content out there, your school’s content needs to be powerfully impactful to support your marketing objectives. While crafting your school’s content marketing strategy, it pays to highlight those features that differentiate your school, programs, or courses from others.

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road2college

APRIL 24, 2023

This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. The post How Students Can Earn Employee Scholarships for College appeared first on Road2College.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

APRIL 26, 2023

The latest US News MBA rankings have just been released. As usual, there are surprises. If you’re planning to apply to business school soon, or deciding between offers, you’re likely puzzling over the implications of these fluctuating lists. Hopefully, you’re also thinking critically about whether the MBA rankings really matter at all. Although it might sound sacrilegious, I don’t think that any of the MBA rankings, including US News , are universally relevant.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 22, 2023

PART 2: College Admissions are increasingly more unpredictable for everyone, colleges included. The downside to a more robust, diverse applicant pool is that college admissions are increasingly more unpredictable. To combat this, students are often applying to more colleges than they used to. We used to recommend that students apply to 8-12 colleges, and now we recommend they apply to 10-14.

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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

APRIL 25, 2023

For the longest time, I used to tell people that discount rate didn’t matter. I always had a sense of it, but one day during a trustees finance committee meeting in the mid-90s, one trustee was complaining about discount and said the increase was unsustainable.

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BestColleges

APRIL 26, 2023

Two COVID-19 pandemic exemptions for CalFresh benefits will end June 10. The exemptions extended CalFresh to California students who were work-study eligible or had families who could not contribute anything financially to their education. Students are being encouraged to sign up for the program before the deadline to ensure they are eligible to receive benefits.

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