HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 7, 2024

Reading Time: 12 minutes As we navigate through 2024, the landscape of higher education marketing is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The competition among institutions to attract and retain students is fiercer than ever, and traditional marketing strategies are no longer sufficient to stand out in a crowded marketplace. At HEM, we have dedicated the past 15 years to helping educational institutions thrive through innovative and effective marketing solutions.

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PrepScholar

AUGUST 7, 2024

You've likely heard that the SAT is digital now. This has created a lot of changes: students will take the exam on the computer, the digital SAT is shorter, and scores are returned much faster. There are also big changes to the SAT Reading and Writing section, and one of the biggest is how many passages in SAT Reading and Writing there now are. You may have heard there are now a lot more passages to read, but the good news is that most students will find them much more manageable!

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 7, 2024

Choosing a college is a significant decision, much like purchasing a home. Both processes involve careful consideration, multiple visits, a big financial investment and a keen eye for detail. Just as a house will be your child’s home for years, a college will shape their academic and social life. Here’s how to help your child approach college visits with the same meticulous attention you would when house hunting. 1.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

Hello blog readers! Looking for great MBA admissions advice? I am thrilled to be joined by several of my recent clients , who are attending Wharton, Columbia and Kellogg. In this column, the first in a two-part series, we will share advice about what worked well, what they would have done differently, and how you can learn from their success. I really appreciate their insight into the process, and know that you will, too!

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Scoir

AUGUST 7, 2024

With about 5,300 colleges and universities to choose from in the United States, you'll want to start narrowing down your college list during your junior year of high school. Not sure how to narrow down a college list? This checklist should help you get started!

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 9, 2024

For high school juniors, the spring brings more than just a flurry of pollen invaders; introductory meetings with college advisors are scheduled, emails from colleges and universities start to consistently appear in inboxes, and a buzz starts to arise as students get into the tempo of the college search process. While there is often much… The post Junior Year Spring: The College Search Kick-Off appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 5, 2024

From June through December each year, students come to us agonizing over their college essays. Unfortunately, many fall prey to common misconceptions that can diminish the impact of their personal statements. Let’s bust some of these myths and set the record straight. 5 COLLEGE ESSAY MYTHS DEBUNKED Myth #1: You need a unique, life-changing experience to write about Reality: Everyday experiences can make for compelling essays.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 6, 2024

As we continue our exploration of educational pathways, we turn our attention to the world of business education. In this third installment of our “feeders” series, we explore the pathways from undergraduate institutions to business schools.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2024

Instructors and students generally agreed that cheating is on the rise in classrooms and expect that trend to continue, according to a new Wiley report. Students and instructors mostly attributed increased cheating to artificial intelligence (AI). BestColleges previously found that students think using AI tools counts as cheating, and many believe using the technology diminishes the value of their degree.

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Peterson's Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

Each test for Catholic High School Entrance Exams is unique, yet there are a few tips for every exam that you can use to ensure you have the best chance of success in any number of them. A triumphant test day begins with you and these five Catholic High School entrance exam tips. Manage Your Time Well Practice using proper time management during study by developing and sticking to a schedule.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Welcome Back Dear Readers… (just kidding) Welcome back! We hope you had a few restful days this summer and are excited about the year ahead. Ten of my 17 years in admission have been here at Georgia Tech and during that time Rick Clark and I have had many a conversation. Conversations about our families, admission, the state of the world – all the things.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 9, 2024

For students building their college list, it’s always a good idea to have a solid mix of reach, target, and safety schools. But sometimes knowing the right place to look for these universities can be a challenge.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 9, 2024

Women make up 7% of the incarcerated population, 15% of all incarcerated students, and 7% of all incarcerated credential recipients. Initiative Director for Unlocking Potential Ruth Delaney said college in prison (CIP) programs at women's prisons are moving away from jobs that don't pay much more than GED-degree level jobs and into more equitable, highly needed, and high-paying careers.

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Berkeley² Academy

AUGUST 8, 2024

Every piece of a student’s application profile reveals something new to admissions officers and recommendations offer a great way to support a student’s achievements and contributions both in and out of the classroom. In fact, they are the only means colleges have of attaining outside perspectives of you. A strong recommendation should portray you in a positive light and show universities why you’d be an asset to their campus and community.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 7, 2024

The University of Southern California (USC) is a leading private research university – emphasis on private, as some students assume USC is part of the University of California system. It’s not, it’s a private institution with exceptional resources in one of the most exciting cities in the world. USC is at “ today’s global epicenter ” of “creativity, diversity and innovation.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 7, 2024

In forming the Class of 2027, the University of Michigan received over 87,000 applications, an all-time high. For historical comparison, there were under 24,000 applicants at the turn of the millennium. Therefore, it is safe to say that more students desire to become Wolverines in 2023 than ever before in the school’s 200+ year history.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2024

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the $47.6 billion bipartisan budget into law on July 11, 2024. The budget increases funding for community colleges and scholarships, expands dual enrollment, and improves pathways for nursing students and students from underrepresented groups. The state doubled funding for a program that pays student teachers up to $15,000 while they earn their degree.

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College Planner Pro

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Importance of Personal Character Qualities in College Admissions In the highly competitive arena of college admissions, academic excellence and extracurricular achievements often take center stage. However, many institutions recognize that personal character qualities are equally important and are looking for evidence of character and values in college applications.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

AUGUST 5, 2024

Has your child been waitlisted at top boarding schools and not removed from the waitlist? Would you like your child to attend top US. boarding schools like Exeter, Andover, Choate, Lawrenceville, Taft, etc.? Do you need help in navigating the boarding school admissions process and completing applications the second time around? If the answer is yes to any one of these questions, you need to retain a boarding school admissions expert, Dr.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 6, 2024

In today’s competitive job market and evolving economic landscape, understanding the return on investment (ROI) of a college education has become increasingly crucial for students, parents, and policymakers alike.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2024

This year's FAFSA launched three months later than usual, creating a downturn in form submissions. Now, Department of Education officials are hoping to avoid a similar outcome with a phased rollout of the 2025-26 FAFSA. Next year's FAFSA will be available for some students at the start of October and be available to all students on or before Dec. 1.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 3, 2024

Northwestern is a prestigious research university with about 8,000 undergraduates that encourages interdisciplinary learning, exploration, and the sort of exploration often thought of as unique to liberal arts colleges. The school has become iconic for offering students opportunity to both explore intellectually and develop practically. Northwestern is ranked in the top 10 in the country, and the acceptance rate is only about 7%.

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Emerging College Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

College application tips: Explore optional video submissions to enhance your application and showcase your unique personality and interests.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 5, 2024

Easiest Dental Schools to Get Into – Wouldn’t it be great if getting into dental school were as easy as brushing your teeth? Unfortunately, earning your spot in a dental program will never truly be that easy.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2024

Musician Pitbull, a Florida native, signed an agreement with Florida International University (FIU) that includes renaming the stadium after the artist. The deal is for five years, with the option to extend it another five years. Pitbull will have the opportunity to host 10 events per year at Pitbull Stadium. The football stadium is the first athletics stadium named after a musician, according to FIU.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 7, 2024

For high school students, choosing a college to attend is likely the most important decision you’ve ever been asked to make. One of the best ways to ensure you’re making the right choice is to visit the colleges on your list in person! Each university’s website contains valuable information to help you in your search, and many of them now include virtual tours , but there is no substitute for getting to experience the campus for yourself.

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Niche

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Higher Ed Insights Summit 2024 brought together experts in enrollment, marketing, and leadership to help you win the year. Sessions were engaging and roundtables offered opportunities for attendees to engage together. Below are all of the recordings and related resources for you to share and learn from as a team. 2024 Sessions: – Data Trends and Insights to Help You Thrive in 2025 – Real Talk About the Implementation and Impact of Niche Direct Admissions – Enrollment Apocal

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College Transitions

AUGUST 5, 2024

Need some rainy-day inspiration? Or, maybe you need to calm your students’ nerves before an exam, or re-energize them for the final stretch of the day. In any case, we’ve got you covered with 45 fun classroom games for kids, both fast and slow. Continue reading for more.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 7, 2024

University of California (UC) System President Michael V. Drake announced he will leave his position and go on sabbatical after the 2024-25 academic year before returning as a faculty member. During his tenure, UC faced a weekslong strike by academic workers, boosted in-state enrollment to historic heights, and created several programs for underrepresented students.

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The Thoughtful College Search

AUGUST 4, 2024

It has been just over a year since the Supreme Court decision in the cases filed by Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard and the University of North Carolina. In that year we have a much clearer view about the direction of the Court–its disregard for ethical standards that guide other jurists and public servants, its lack of concern about public trust and the appearance of impropriety, its willingness to abandon the concepts of precedent and “settled law,” and its definition of “original

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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

AUGUST 5, 2024

Last March, during my performance review, I told the provost at OSU I was going to retire sometime about July 1, 2025.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Oxford tutorial method, which features small-group or one-on-one discussions with subject matter experts as the primary mode of learning, is a time-tested, centuries-old pedagogy that has been a defining aspect of an Oxford education since the mid-1800s.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 6, 2024

Recent college graduates are worried about AI, and many are second-guessing their career choice because of the tech, according to a new Cengage Group report. College graduates overwhelmingly said in the survey they wanted more AI instruction. The findings reflect ongoing worries about AI among both students and graduates. While graduates worried about AI, they still expressed high confidence in higher education.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 8, 2024

Learn key DAT concepts related to plant and animal biology, including seed germination, primary and secondary growth, nitrogen fixation and animal characteristics, plus practice questions and answers Everything you need to know about plants and animals for the DAT Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction to plants and animals Part 2: Plants a) The seed and germination b) Cell division and alternation of generations c) Development and primary vs secondary growth d) Plant tissues d) Structures of th

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

California Institute of Technology , also known as Caltech, is a renowned university that focuses on providing a rigorous STEM education to its students. Caltech’s living alumni include 17 Nobel Laureates, such as Richard Feynman. Other notable Caltech alumni include Stephen Wolfram, Fei-Fei Li, Adam D’Angelo, and David Brin. If you’re an aspiring Techie, you’ve come to the right place.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

Notre Dame is a famed research university with a strong religious backbone. The school is welcoming to students of all faiths, traditions, and backgrounds, but it’s Catholic character “ informs all it does.” There are more than 40 priests in residence, and more than 100 masses are celebrated each week at more than 50 on-campus chapels. They don’t consider any of this to be in conflict with being a globally-renowned scientific research institution.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 5, 2024

A new Georgetown report says a growing number of high-paying jobs will require education and training beyond high school. The number of "good jobs" will increase by 2031 but will disproportionately go to workers with bachelor's degrees and other postsecondary credentials. Workers with graduate degrees will also be in high demand. The report reinforces the ROI of a college education at a time when some question its value.

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