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Understanding the Decision Phase of the Family Journey

Enrollment Catalyst

In my previous two blog posts, I discussed the Awareness and Consideration Phases of the Family Journey. This model has been developed by Andy Lynch, President and CEO of North Star Marketing. We will be using the framework of the Family Journey for our discussion at our Geeks on the Road Workshop in Orlando. 52 enrollment and marketing geeks from 29 schools in 15 states and 2 provinces will gather in Orlando for the first “Geeks on the Road” Workshop.

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Do you know the differences between a college and a university?

The College Solutions Blog

What is the difference between a college and a university? I have always found it depressing and frustrating that few parents and teenagers know what the differences are between a college and university. And the differences are substantial. Americans use the terms college and university interchangeably, but these two types of higher-education institutions are quite different.

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700,000 incarcerated students will be Pell-eligible in 2023. Here’s what that could mean for your institution

EAB

Blogs. 700,000 incarcerated students will be Pell-eligible in 2023. Here’s what that could mean for your institution. Online students and other non-traditional audiences are increasingly an area of focus for institutions nationwide. But there is one large group of non-traditional students that’s been previously excluded: incarcerated students. Beginning July 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell Grant eligible , enabling qualified students to pursue federally funded college edu

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An Open-Minded Approach to College List Building

College Admissions Strategies

News flash! Not everybody gets to go to Princeton! In fact, very few people get to go to Princeton. Likewise the other Ivies, MIT, Cal Tech, Duke, Chicago, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt and a couple dozen other brand name universities. Only about 40,000 of last year’s 1.1 million college applicants, or 3%, are now freshmen […]. The post An Open-Minded Approach to College List Building appeared first on College Admissions Strategies.

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Choices and Options- A Blueprint for College Admission

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

Would you rather eat a bowl of worms or drink a gallon of sour milk? . Would you rather walk to school naked one day or walk to school backwards every day? . Would you rather sit on a nail or stand on a push pin? . These are just a few of the queries I overheard recently at a sixth-grade girls spend the night party. Hold on. Let me clarify- I have a sixth-grade daughter and I was washing dishes while they were playing this game in the adjoining room.

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Increased Spam Leads on Google Paid Search

Enrollment Management

For online marketers, garbage “spam” leads pose a significant threat to your bottom line. Left unchecked, spam leads can inflate the cost of your paid search campaigns and dramatically compromise your conversion rate ROI. Since summer of this year, the Paid Search Team at Enrollment Resources has observed a marked escalation in a variety of […].

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Our LGBTQ students’ lives and well-being are at risk—here are 5 things campus leaders can do to help

EAB

Blogs. Our LGBTQ students’ lives and wellbeing are at risk—here are 5 things campus leaders can do to help. Content warning: this blog contains discussions of gun violence and hate speech. I recently had the opportunity to participate in a media interview with Brandon Wolf , a survivor of the 2016 mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando and a civil rights activist.

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2022 Niche Survey of College-Searching Parents

Niche

Want to keep updated about the blog? S i gn u p for the newsletter! Watch the webinar discussing the results. Key Results. The later that the college search started, the more likely that parents were to report that they primarily did the college search for their child rather than their child leading it or working together. The resources that parents most reported using were online content from colleges (94%), Niche (90%), and campus visits (88%). 73% of parents felt that a college’s brand or nam

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7 Top Factors Students Consider When Choosing a College and How Your School Can Use Them to Stand Out

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 11 minutes A lot of thought goes into choosing a college or university, particularly as prospective students prepare to begin a new chapter in their lives. This big decision hinges on various factors, from academics and finances to student life and career prospects—all of which are aspects of a school that can be used by marketers to better stand out in a highly competitive space.

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Will the Supreme Court Kill Affirmative Action in Admissions?

EAB

Podcast. Will the Supreme Court Kill Affirmative Action in Admissions? Episode 129. November 29, 2022. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.

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Rutgers Advocacy Corps Turns Students Into Lobbyists

Educated Quest

I recently learned about a unique Rutgers class that you should know about called the Rutgers Advocacy Corps. It’s taught by Francine Pfeiffer, Rutgers’ Vice President for Federal Relations. Francine mentioned the Corps during a virtual presentation about the university’s lobbying activities and achievements in our nation’s capital.

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What To Do If You Are Deferred

Top Tier Admissions

You did it! You submitted your Early Decision and Early Action applications, and you are now resisting the urge to refresh your email as you await good news. For many students, the next few weeks will be filled with dreams of acceptance and worries about rejection. But there is another response you might receive from colleges: deferral. WHAT DOES BEING DEFERRED MEAN?

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How I chose my major: Biology

Colorado State University

In the “How I chose my major” series, we showcase the academic paths CSU students have taken, and students tell their stories in their own words. Read on to meet Kira, a Biology major , and learn how she decided it was the perfect path for her college career and far beyond. I always had the classic “I’ve wanted to be a vet since I was four years old” story.

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Grade Inflation is Real, and Some Colleges are Returning to Requiring Testing - Sharpen Your Pencils

Admissions Village

High school grades have been on a steady march upward throughout most of our lifetimes. In recent years, though, grade inflation has reached a tipping point where the reality is that even an A average is not a differentiating factor. Grade inflation is real. According to the Higher Education Research Institute’s Freshman Survey in 2020, 68.10% of first-year students at 4-year universities had an A or A- average in high school.

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2022 Niche Survey of Parents Searching for K-12 Schools

Niche

Want to keep updated about the blog? S i gn u p for the newsletter! Watch the webinar recording. Key Results. Google (25%), search and review websites (24%), and word of mouth (24%) were the top sources for K-12 families for discovering the schools they considered. Once they had a list of schools to compare, 60% of families said reviews from parents on school search and review sites influenced their decisions.

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How to dress for college visits?

Solomon Admissions

Visiting colleges is an exciting step to envision yourself where you will want to be in the next four years as a college student. Viewing pictures and reading blogs can’t beat the real deal. A typical college visit consists of an informational session with an admission representative followed by a campus tour. Most campus tours are led by a current student at the college and can last between 45 minutes to one hour long.

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A minute of winter at Colorado State

Colorado State University

Stop for a minute of crisp winter views and peaceful, snow-coated beauty at Colorado State University. Ready to see even more of campus? Take a full tour at your own pace with our virtual tour. explore campus. The post A minute of winter at Colorado State appeared first on Admissions.

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Weekly Update: December 2

DC College Counseling

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK EARLY ACTION/EARLY DECISION RELEASE DATES It’s officially December and that means thousands of seniors are eagerly awaiting early decision and early action news. Luckily, College Kickstart can help ease the anxiety of the “waiting game.” Their comprehensive list of EA and ED decision release dates is updated almost daily.

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Happy Weekend Beautiful Seniors, if you applied early, it’s time for some Emotional Planning. Spoiler Alert: You’re gonna be OK (2022 Updates)

Admissions Mom

Good morning Seniors, ? If you applied early, it’s time for some Emotional Planning. I know it feels like it’s time to stress out over details and obsess over what you should be doing — because it’s hard to let go, but this is the time to start preparing yourselves to do just that — dig in deep, find your inner Elsa, and let it go.

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College Essay Guy

本篇文章由中国常熟世界联合学院大学咨询部副主任 Alexandra Feinson 和独立教育顾问兼College Bloom 创始人 Kristen Karovic 专为 College Essay Guy 撰写。. Kristen Karovic, IEC and Founder of College Bloom. Alexandra Feinson, Deputy Director of University Counseling at UWC Changshu China.

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College Degrees: Defined and Explained

HelloCollege

College can be a scary place to send your child, especially if you grew up in a time when many wouldn’t dream of going to college. However, these are different times, and there are now more high school graduates than ever who go on to get their college degrees. But what exactly is that degree? There are so many different types of degrees that understanding how they differ can be overwhelming for parents and prospective students alike. .

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52 Weeks to College: Week 47

Anna Ivey Consulting

Back to Your Senior Year in Progress Hopefully you got your applications done and dusted over the Thanksgiving holiday and even managed to catch up on your sleep, because now it’s time to refocus on your schoolwork. Why? Because, the end of the term is coming and your grades this term matter! In fact, now that standardized testing is optional at virtually every college, your grades matter more than ever.

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How The Pandemic Remade the SAT

SSA Online College Prep

How The Pandemic Remade the SAT Learn about the changes made to the new Digital SAT ! Potential issues with the switch from physical to digital SATs. Challenges facing students from underserved schools in this new format. Are SATs a detractor to BIPOC acceptance? Learn a few tricks for evaluating your reading comprehension skills ! Discover more SAT tips on our blog!

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College Essay Guy

This post was written especially for College Essay Guy by Kristy Magner, IEC and founder of Magner Consulting. 即使没有针对国际学生的额外要求,申请大学本身就充满挑战之旅。然而,被录取后也不意味着你的大学准备工作就此完毕,因为你另外还需要完成更多的要求才能顺利获得签证。?

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How to Address The Two Biggest Hurdles in Community College Virtual Onboarding?

EAB

Blogs. How to Address The 2 Biggest Hurdles in Community College Virtual Onboarding. To help identify chief pain points in community college online enrollment, my colleagues and I went undercover as prospective students, applied to community colleges, and attempted to complete as many onboarding steps as possible within a 5- to 7-day window. We’ve performed these virtual secret shopper audits at over 100 institutions at the request of their leadership.

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5 Tips for Facing Your Deferred Admission Status

Estrela Consulting Blog

They say the early bird catches the worm. You had your Common App essay done before summer break. You were the first one in line to ask for your teacher and counselor recs. You were sitting for your ACT and SAT while your p eers were still thinking about their PSAT scores. You were hitting “submit” on your applications while your friends were arguing which Stranger Things character they would be for Halloween.

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When Not to Submit That Addendum: A True Story

Anna Ivey Consulting

This piece — " A Pandemic College Essay That Probably Won't Get You Into Brown " (satire!) — has me flashing back to a dad, a total stranger, who called me out of the blue years ago, wanting me to persuade his (grown) son to write an LSAT addendum because he had taken the test in the air conditioned comfort of some room at Penn but had experienced a bad hemorrhoid flareup.

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Cómo Escribir Un Ensayo de Presentación (Consejos + Ejemplos)

College Essay Guy

TABLE OF CONTENTS. (click to skip ahead). ¿Qué es un ensayo de presentación? Es decir quién eres, ¿De qué se compone un buen ensayo de presentación personal? ¿Cuáles son los mejores temas para redactar un ensayo de presentación? (o, ¿cómo hago una lluvia de ideas para mi ensayo?). ¿Cómo debería escribir mi ensayo de presentación? Tres ejemplos de ensayos de presentación.

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Trend Watch: The Rise of Metaversities

DC College Counseling

This week Morehouse College made headlines when it announced its new Black History course, set to launch in Spring 2023. Why all of the hype, you might ask? Well, this isn’t a case of a controversial curriculum. It’s an innovative leap into the future of higher education. Students who enroll in “History of the African Diaspora Since 1800” will have the opportunity to attend the March on Washington with Martin Luther King, Jr. and visit soldiers on the civil war battlefields.

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Your Step by Step Guide to Interviews from AdmissionsMom (with loads of potential interview questions and tips about nonverbal communication)– Hint: It’s easier than you think! (2022 Updates)

Admissions Mom

If you might be kind of freaking out about interviews, you’re not alone. A few weeks ago, a student confessed that they really didn’t want to go to their first college interview. Despite their parents eagerly hyping them up, the poster couldn’t help but feel that they were going to bomb the interview. And they were positive that they would have a nervous breakdown in the middle of the interview.

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Hello Heller! Shiko Rugene’s Acceptance Story

Heller Admissions Blog

Shiko Rugene, Social Impact MBA’22. I received my acceptance letter on July 20th, 2020. As I sit here and try to rack my brain to remember the feelings I had when I received the decision letter, it feels almost impossible. I know I’m speaking to the choir when I say how out of this world 2020 was. In June, we were at the height of the pandemic, still sanitizing our groceries with Clorox wipes and trying to wrap our brains around this new way of life.

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Should You Talk about Divorce in Your College Admissions Essay

HelloCollege

As a high school student, you should plan out your college application essay s carefully. You want to write a strong piece centered around a topic that is personal, compelling, and unique. But figuring out what that personal, compelling, unique topic is can be difficult. . Some students feel that there are so many important moments they want to write about in their essay that they can’t choose among them.

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Higher ed job descriptions can’t compete. Here’s how to fix them.

EAB

Blogs. Higher ed job descriptions can't compete. Here's how to fix them. Higher ed’s competition for talent is larger and more diverse than ever before, increasingly including out-of-sector companies. As a result, institutions must do more than ever before to convince prospective applicants to choose higher ed jobs over those in other industries. Job descriptions are critical for doing so because they are one of the first ways candidates learn about prospective employers.

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Tulane Early Decision Applicants Notified of Decisions on December 1

Admissions.Blog

Exciting news just in from Tulane. The Tulane admissions team is a bit ahead of schedule with reviewing applications and as a result Tulane Early Decision 1 notifications will go out tomorrow, December 1, at 4:00 p.m. Central (New Orleans) Time. Updates will be posted to students’ Green Wave Portal, and physical letters are also on their way. There is also a bit of a change in what type of decisions students may receive: some ED applicants will be deferred and released from their ED Agreement.

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Calah’s Experience Shipping Off to Boston

Heller Admissions Blog

Calah McQuarters, MBA’23. At the time I was accepted to Heller, I lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was born and raised in Tulsa but moved in 2017 to attend my undergraduate university in Washington DC. In March 2020, like many people around the world, the coronavirus pandemic brought me back home from college to finish my junior and senior year on zoom.

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What do Test Optional and Test Blind/Free Mean?

College Essay Guy

If you’re exploring different colleges to apply to, you may have heard the terms “test optional” or “test blind.” By understanding more about what these terms mean, you can build a better college list and improve your chances of finding a school that is perfect for you. Unfortunately, many college applicants don’t know what these terms mean, or may be (understandably) skeptical, and unsure how to proceed.

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Avoid this email strategy to improve your deliverability: Insight from our enrollment analytics team

EAB

Blogs. Avoid this email strategy to improve your deliverability. Insight from our enrollment analytics team. How many times a week do you miss an important email to the dreaded spam filter? I was scrolling through my inbox this morning, and I noticed that several emails I was expecting—and even more that I probably would have opened—had been banished to the purgatory that is my junk folder.