Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The latest Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking offers fresh insights into the evolving landscape of higher education. While Princeton University retains the top spot, the list features significant shifts, with 25 new institutions joining the top 50. This ranking focuses on how well colleges set students up for financial success, career preparation, and overall student satisfaction, providing a comprehensive look at the schools excelling in these areas and res

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The California State Assembly passed a bill to eliminate legacy admissions at private colleges. California's public colleges already are prohibited from giving preferences to legacy applicants. Only a handful of private colleges in California have policies favoring legacies. Scrutiny of legacy policies has intensified since the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

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Scoir

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

For many high schoolers, the release of PSAT results will start to give more definition to potential college options. As momentous as the unveiling of your scores might seem, you need to keep it in perspective.

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Not only are today’s high school students being affected by frequent changes in colleges’ testing policies (as described in a recent blog post ), they also have another upcoming change to contend with: next year, the ACT will switch to a digital format, in addition to undergoing other alterations. However, in comparison to the calculated, years-long transition of the SAT from a paper to a computer-based test, the ACT’s digital rollout seems far more rushed and haphazard.

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road2college

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Dear Roadie: Our daughter is steadfast in her belief that she can do anything, including going through the college application. The post Dear Roadie: My Daughter Wants a Pricey College and Told Us to Butt Out. Should We? appeared first on Road2College.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Confused about the common application’s activity and honors sections? On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next eight weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. (Read week one’s tips about logistics and last week’s foundational advice about the common application form.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Harvard University , located in Cambridge, MA, was founded in 1636 and is currently ranked #3 in National Universities by the 2024 U.S. News & World Report. Harvard accepted 3.59% of regular decision applicants and 8.74% of early action applicants to the Class of 2028. Despite Harvard’s previous commitment to remaining test-optional through the Class of 2030, the college announced on April 11 it would require students applying for fall 2025 admission to submit either an SAT or ACT score.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Boston University (BU) is a private research institution with 37,000 students and a 140-acre campus located in the heart of Boston, MA. With robust research opportunities, 24 NCAA teams , and a consistently high ranking in the “ happiest students ” index, it’s no surprise that BU attracts so many qualified applicants. (The University’s acceptance rate hovers around 14%.

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Caltech Admissions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

As a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering, my days were often packed this last school year. This past term, in particular, was the busiest yet. Join me as I take you through what a typical day looked like this past term! On a typical day, close to our Me14 competition (which is the design and fabrication class all mechanical engineering students take and also my favorite class so far), my days would often start early, at around 8am in the engineering shop.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

California lawmakers recently passed a groundbreaking bill that prohibits private colleges and universities from considering an applicant’s legacy or donor connections during the admissions process. This legislation, one of the first of its kind, is designed to strengthen equitable access to higher education by eliminating admissions preferences for students from wealthy or influential families.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

MIT is one of the preeminent engineering, science, math, and technology universities in the world. Officially called the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. There are about 4,500 undergraduate students, and the acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 was 4.8%. For the Class of 2028, it dropped to 4.5%. The Early Action acceptance rate was only a little bit higher at 5.3%, and the acceptance rate for international students was terrifyingly low at only 2%.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Tufts University is a renowned research institution located in the Greater Boston area. With an acceptance rate around 10% , Tufts is a highly selective university. Known for having a strong engineering program , diverse and collaborative research opportunities, and an impactful Classics department , among other robust academic offerings, Tufts attracts many highly qualified applicants every year.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In our previous post, we provided some tips on how to tackle the Common App essay prompts. As a reminder, reflect on moments of your life and jot down as many ideas in an initial outline. A few stories may relate to one of the specific Common App essay prompts – if so, great! But, if you’re having a difficult time fitting your favorite idea into one of these prompts, do not fear.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A new survey of high school students reveals attitudes about college and other post-graduation plans. Students believe in the financial payoff of higher education but remain wary of high tuition and loan debt. Respondents from higher-income families have more faith in the value of higher education. Guidance counselors rank highest among trusted sources of college information.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Amherst College is an exceptional college full of passionate, engaged, and inquisitive students and community-members in Amherst, Massachusetts, about an hour and a half from Boston. There are just under 2,000 students, and about half are domestic students of color. As part of the Five College Consortium, students at Amherst have access to the courses and resources of Mt.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This article will introduce the characters of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (with descriptions for each). Though Romeo and Juliet is certainly one of Shakespeare’s more accessible plays, it can be hard to remember who’s who. (Is Mercutio a Capulet? Is Sampson a Montague?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Washington University in St. Louis , colloquially known as WashU, is a selective private research institution with an acceptance rate below 12%. WashU’s vibrant student life ; extensive research, study abroad, and interdisciplinary programs ; and supportive Taylor Family Center all serve to attract thousands of applicants every year. WashU’s accomplished alumni include Peter Sarsgaard, Pooja Kumar, Andrew McCabe, and Rochelle P.

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Are you an Indian student dreaming of pursuing your education in Georgia? The country is gaining popularity for its high-quality education, affordable tuition fees, and vibrant culture. Data from multiple media reports during the 2022–2023 academic year showed a striking increase in the number of Indian students enrolling in universities in Georgia.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Getting deferred from Early Decision is really disappointing. You picked a school, Columbia College or the School of Engineering at Columbia, and said “yes, this is my perfect fit.” Then you went through the effort of applying Early Decision — and it didn’t pan out. You are well within your right to be frustrated and disappointed. But you also weren’t rejected.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

When it comes to choosing a college career, it can feel like a gamble. You want to pick something that will set you up for a job you enjoy, but you also want to make sure you’re picking something that will actually earn you a position—and a salary.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The University of Virginia (UVA), located in the city of Charlottesville, was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. With a 19% acceptance rate , UVA remains a selective research institution with a preference for in-state applicants. UVA’s accomplished alumni include Tina Fey, Ted Kennedy, Robert Mueller, and Steve Huffman. Hoping to join their ranks?

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Caltech Admissions

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As soon as a student commits to Caltech and starts their fall term, the omnipresent word ‘SURF’ starts spreading around campus. But what exactly is a SURF? Caltech, founded over 130 years ago in 1891, has been developed and brought to prominence as a research institute, where students are encouraged to participate in research starting as early as the first year of their undergraduate program.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

University of California Berkeley, often just called Cal or Berkeley, is a public university in (you guessed it) Berkeley, California. It is the founding campus of the UC schools, the state’s nine-school university system. The school is famous for research, and in 2021, the funding for research and development exceeded $1 billion. Cal is also a large university with over 30k undergraduates across five undergraduate schools (The College of Letters and Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmenta

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Best Private Student Loans for College/Best Student Loan Rates – I have it on good authority that the world of private student loan acquisition is a doozy. I graduated from my four-year university with more than $100,000 in public and private student loan debt, the majority of which was private.

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Are you an Indian student dreaming of pursuing your education in Georgia? The country is gaining popularity for its high-quality education, affordable tuition fees, and vibrant culture. Data from multiple media reports during the 2022–2023 academic year showed a striking increase in the number of Indian students enrolling in universities in Georgia.

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Caltech Admissions

AUGUST 31, 2024

Summertime at Caltech is usually filled with swarms of people bustling around campus, working away on research. The SURF program brings in students from far and wide who are all excited to solve problems and make new discoveries. But campus can be a bit crowded, right? So join me on my journey to the mountains to get away, pick up some rocks, and bring them back to the lab to make my own discoveries.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is known for pairing a well-respected academic program with a lively and much-beloved social scene centered on Greek Life. They’re also well-respected for offering unique programs that augment the value of your college degree. Lehigh offers a variety of 4+1 programs (masters and bachelors degree in 5 years) to their 5,800 undergraduates across the College of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, and the College of Health.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Nursing school provides theoretical and practical training to students to help prepare them for the field of nursing. During their education, students are often expected to partake in hands-on training and laboratory work in addition to their coursework as part of the nursing curriculum.

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Germany is a very popular country among international students who want to study masters abroad. International student choose to study MS in Germany, due to low tuition fees and exceptional education offerings are the cornerstones of all. Universities in Germany offer various programs across various disciplines in bachelor’s as well as master’s. In this blog, […] The post Top universities to study MS in Germany appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests

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Caltech Admissions

AUGUST 31, 2024

I have always been a fan of cafes even before coming to Caltech, so moving to Pasadena only fueled my addiction further with close access to plenty of incredible spots. While working at the top of Caltech Hall is the superior work spot on campus, sometimes (a lot more than I probably should), I crave a new environment accompanied by a delicious coffee or matcha.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Located in gorgeous Colorado Springs, Colorado, Colorado College (CC) is a very, very unique school that attracts unique students. They’re known for their innovative Block Plan , where students immerse themselves in one class for a whole month, which allows for creative applications like going to D.C. to study policy, camping under the stars for astronomy students, living in the mountains while you get your rock on, or spending a whole month learning nothing but Spanish.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

ABA Accredited Online Law Schools – Nobody has ever claimed that going to law school is a walk in the park. Studying while working, taking care of a family, or managing other personal and personal obligations makes the whole thing even more complicated.

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Since 2012, the number of Indian students studying overseas has increased dramatically to almost 1.5 million, reflecting a growing interest in opportunities for international education and migration. Because of the new policies, 82% of Indian travelers are interested in traveling to EU destinations and study in Switzerland and other unorthodox destinations.

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Emerging College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The post Understanding the Difference Between Education Plans (IEP, 504, and ADA) for Students! appeared first on Emerging Educational Consulting.

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The Thoughtful College Search

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

(Originally published in Inside Higher Ed on September 3, 2024) The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Admissions Office recently released the profile for its incoming Class of 2028. The announcement garnered national coverage in publications including The New York Times seen as a first glimpse into how last summer’s Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admission has impacted diversity at elite colleges and universities.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 31, 2024

Have you ever wondered what comes after trillion or just how massive the number really is? If you’ve found yourself asking, how many zeroes in a trillion or how many billions in a trillion, you’re not alone.

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Netherlands is a country that encompasses beautiful canals and is a prominent choice for international students planning to study abroad. Choosing the Netherlands as a study abroad destination offers a unique seamlessness of high-quality education, cultural enrichment, and excellent career opportunities. The Netherlands has recently opted for an automated system enabling swift, thorough, and […] The post Netherland Student Visa 2024 – Your Handbook appeared first on Study Abroad

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