Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

In recent years, Jesuit and Catholic universities in the United States have become increasingly popular among college applicants, including those who are not religious or follow faiths other than Catholicism. The reasons are myriad, and understandable: Catholic schools offer rigorous academics, a commitment to holistic education, intimate campus communities, extensive opportunities for service and career advancement, and a strong school spirit—which often includes competitive and nationally-reco

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Ivy Central

JULY 6, 2022

Through my discussions with students working with Ivy Central, I have noticed an increase in students expressing an interest in a career in law; with that in mind, in this article and the next, I will show you how to become a lawyer. This guide focuses on the US, and in my next article, I will look at the UK. The routes to qualification are very different in each country, so the first question you should ask yourself is, ‘Where do you see yourself working?

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Revolution Tutors

JULY 7, 2022

Want to get ahead on your college journey while also making the most of your vacation? The College Road Trip could be the perfect idea for you and your family. Visiting schools is an essential step in building your college list and demonstrating interest in a school. Let’s talk through some important steps you should take in your planning process! Consider Location Do you envision yourself going to school in the Northeast?

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College Admissions Partners

JULY 7, 2022

For most students applying to a BS/MD program, having some research experience can help your admissions chances. However, this typically means a summer’s worth of research with a local college professor helping on the professor’s research. But some students are much more involved with research over a longer period of time, typically more than a year.

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Thanks to its strong research opportunities, exceptional co-op and career advising programs, and central location in Boston, Northeastern University has skyrocketed in popularity among college-bound high school students in recent years. As a result, Northeastern has initiated a number of “special admissions” programs that offer unique opportunities for students while also helping the university to manage their on-campus enrollment.

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College Planner Pro

JULY 6, 2022

At the high school level, STEM goes far beyond Advanced Placement classes, and the latest techie devices. Teachers, counselors, and IECs have numerous tools at their disposal to inspire teens to explore coding, game design, robotics, engineering, and more. The question is: where to start? In this guide, we’ll walk through seven ways to get high school students excited about the many applications of STEM in a way that’s authentic to their interests and future goals.

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Peterson's Blog

JULY 5, 2022

If you’re looking to take CLEP Spanish to earn college credit this year, we have you covered! CLEP Spanish is one of our most popular test prep courses. CLEP exams are a great way to save time and money while earning college credit. . What’s on the exam. The CLEP Spanish exam consists of three timed sections containing 121 questions. You will have 90 minutes to complete the exam. .

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Boston’s reputation as a city with vibrant careers in biotech, computing, and education has increased the popularity of all its universities. In recent years, colleges and universities in and around Boston (including those in its neighboring suburbs) have received a growing number of applications, and as a result, falling admission rates. Below, you can find a table showing the overall admission rate at eight Boston-area colleges and universities over the past three admissions cycles: University

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College Admissions Partners

JULY 5, 2022

One of the most common myths that I hear is that you need to start a club to be competitive for a BS/MD program. Why isn’t this true? Applying to college, and BS/MD programs in particular, is not about doing things just to look good on a college application. The typical student that starts a club gets a few of their friends together to start the club.

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Humbach Education Consulting

JULY 3, 2022

How to Support and Protect your Adult Children Parents of soon-to-launch students need to get their act together and make sure to have critical legal documents firmly in place. Whether your college-bound student is now 18 or will turn 18 while away, don’t make the mistake of being unprepared should unfortunate circumstances arise. Here’s what you need: • Advance Care Directive for Health Care; • Advance Care Directive for Mental Health Care; • Durable Power of Attorney, • HIPPA Authorization Fo

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The College Curators

JULY 5, 2022

List of 50+ Colleges Offering Admissions Interviews BEFORE You Apply Did you know that many colleges offer admissions interviews now – before you apply? Not only is this a great.

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Even setting aside the record-low admission rates at Ivy League schools this year, admission rates have dropped precipitously across the country. This spring, many students and families discovered that schools that could once have been considered relatively safe bets for strong students were no longer sure things. Many colleges rejected astoundingly large numbers of applicants this year, sending shockwaves through schools and communities.

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The Thoughtful College Search

JULY 5, 2022

“School’s Out for Summer” Alice Cooper During the nearly ten years that I have been writing Ethical College Admissions, it has generally been my plan to go on hiatus during the summer, thinking there would be no news and no readers during the summer months. The exception was the three years that I wrote a weekly column for Inside Higher Ed , and to my surprise I found there was plenty to write about.

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The Thoughtful College Search

JULY 5, 2022

“Think globally, act locally.” That quote is most commonly associated with climate change, suggesting that even if we as individuals don’t have the ability to change the world, we have the ability, and maybe even the obligation, to change our little corner of the world. But might it apply to “climates” of all kinds, and especially the current political climate?

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