Ruffaloni

AUGUST 28, 2024

Over the last few years, RNL has reported that the online education market is in the midst of a generational transition. With our 2024 national study, we can firmly say that this transition—from “Gen X/Millennial” to “Millennial/Gen Z”—is complete. Today, all but 24 percent of online students are within this new demographic. We now need to understand whether this represents a seismic shift in how we market, position, recruit for, and organize our online programs, or a more nuanced one.

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Enrollment Catalyst

AUGUST 28, 2024

As a new school year has begun, the importance of having a well-crafted enrollment marketing plan cannot be overstated. With the ever-increasing competition in the educational landscape, school leaders must approach enrollment and marketing with a clear, strategic plan. Without one, your school risks falling behind, missing opportunities to connect with prospective families, and failing to meet your enrollment goals.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 28, 2024

Women account for almost 30% of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. However, the majority (66%) of those women are white. To help improve diversity in the field, BestColleges, for the second year in a row, is awarding $6,000 each to five Black women studying STEM fields to help fund their education. "After starting this scholarship last year, this second cycle did not disappoint, and we received more interest from high school students, undergraduate and gradua

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PrepScholar

AUGUST 27, 2024

The SAT Reading and Writing section presents you with a challenge. Now that the digital SAT has been rolled out , this section contains over 50 passages you'll need to read and answer questions on! The passages will come from a wide variety of sources and test you on everything from critical reading to grammar. How can you attack these passages to get a high SAT Reading and Writing score?

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College Transitions

AUGUST 29, 2024

It is human nature to selectively showcase only our best moments while simultaneously sweeping those that are less flattering out of sight. When serious high school athletes put together highlight reels for recruitment videos, they cherry-pick touchdowns, dunks, or homeruns; not fumbles, air balls, and strikeouts.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

Franklin Cummings Tech, Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD), and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s School of Reentry (SOR) announced a joint initiative providing comprehensive support to individuals transitioning from incarceration to community. Through ABCD’s Bridges Returning Citizens Center and the college’s facilities and programming, students from the School of Reentry will have access to a tailored, comprehensive support system focuse

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BestColleges

AUGUST 27, 2024

Vanderbilt University is planning a $520 million campus in West Palm Beach. That new campus would include Vanderbilt's Owen Business School, Engineering School, and a planned innovation hub. The plan relies on land donations from city and county officials. University officials say the new campus would generate billions in economic impact as financial services firms flock to South Florida.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 29, 2024

For many students, their first opportunity to vote will occur during college. And most will take advantage of that fact. Researchers at Tufts found that the college student voting rate in 2020 was a historic high of 66%.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

College Application Tips: #2 – The Common Application Form On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next nine weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. (Read last week’s tips about logistics.) If you’re hoping to attend college in the United States, you are most likely going to submit the majority of your applications through the Common Application Form.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 26, 2024

The incoming class at MIT is less racially diverse than those in recent years. Last summer, the Supreme Court prohibited universities from considering race in admissions decisions. Black and Hispanic representation has declined at MIT, while the number of Asian Americans has increased. Race-neutral admissions policies have historically failed to boost racial diversity among college students.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 27, 2024

We can hardly believe the new school year is here! Whether you’re a student getting back into the swing of things, or a parent preparing your child for the upcoming academic year, a little planning can make a big difference in ensuring academic success. To get you ready, our Senior Private Counselors weigh in with their essential back-to-school tips and ways the Top Tier team can support your family this fall.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 29, 2024

Planning when you will take standardized tests is an important part of any college admissions strategy. While it’s important to give yourself ample time to study before the exam, it’s also essential to ensure that you’ll receive your scores—and have enough time to re-take the exam, if necessary—before your earliest college deadlines.

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 30, 2024

Updated: August 2024, (Originally published: August 2021) College application essays remain a cultural mainstay even during these unprecedented times. Instead of spending hours dreading the process, Solomon consultants are ready to guide you through your first draft to the final uploaded copy, and also to answer the question: “How long should a college application essay… The post How Long are College Application Essays?

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 28, 2024

Reading Time: 11 minutes The back-to-school season is a time of excitement and anticipation for students, parents, and educators alike. This crucial time presents the perfect opportunity for your school to connect with your community and reach out to prospective students. As you gear up for a new academic year, it’s essential to effectively utilize social media to engage your community and build excitement.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 26, 2024

Johns Hopkins University will reintroduce standardized testing requirements beginning with those seeking admission for the fall 2026 semester to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or the Whiting School of Engineering. For rising seniors (those applying for admission in fall 2025), submitting an ACT or SAT score is encouraged, but not required. JHU, considered one of the New Ivies , follows a wave of elite universities who have returned to standardized testing requirements.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Common App Additional Information section can be confusing. This optional section has the potential to add valuable to your application, but only if you utilize it strategically. It’s not a place for an additional writing sample, repetitive information, or minor details. Instead, this section is your chance to address any gaps—or missing pieces—in your application.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

I am not going to tell you how many college fairs I have attended in my 17 years in admission, but let’s put the over/under at A LOT. Why title this “a view from the trashcan”? I have not always worked for a college that begins with the letter G, which currently puts me in the middle of a college fair floorplan (colleges are usually arranged in alphabetical order—more on that later!).

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

All the facts about medical schools in Louisiana: the best programs, statistics, and strategies for getting in Part 1: Introduction Part 2: List of medical schools in Louisiana: rankings & 2024 admissions statistics Part 3: Louisiana medical school profiles Part 4: Louisiana medical school admissions strategies Appendix A: Louisiana medical schools by degree type Appendix B: Louisiana medical schools by institution type - Part 1: Introduction Famous for its balmy weather, fantastic Cajun and

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 30, 2024

The University of Michigan, a public research university located in the vibrant college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is considered both a “ Public Ivy ” and one of the “ New Ivies.” It is ranked as having the #3 best psychology program, #4 best business program and, #5 best undergraduate engineering program by the U.S. News & World Report. UMich offers over 250 degree programs across 19 schools and colleges, including highly respected programs in engineering, business, and the liberal arts.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 27, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the choice between a liberal arts education or a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) degree is one of the most significant decisions students must make. While both pathways offer unique benefits and challenges, understanding their key differences and similarities can help students and parents make informed decisions about their academic futures.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 30, 2024

Over the 2023-2024 application season, 1,425,083 distinct first-year applicants applied to Common App member schools — a 7% increase from 2022-2023. The number of applicants who identified as an underrepresented minority increased by 11% in 2023-2024. The number of first-generation applicants grew by 5% but still didn't catch up to the growth of applicants who are not first-generation.

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iSchoolConnect

AUGUST 30, 2024

Denmark is a compelling study-abroad option known for its cosmopolitan culture, history, and seraphic natural beauty. It enjoys a cachet of offering multi-faceted education, a welcoming environment, and various programs making it an attractive choice for international students. Let’s dive into Denmark’s best universities and the requirements to study in Denmark for international students in […] The post Top Universities in Denmark 2024 appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about unive

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

Emory University , located three miles from downtown Atlanta, GA, is a renowned private research institution. Students at Emory receive a diverse and interdisciplinary education , involving applied learning , impactful research , and service. Emory’s accomplished alumni include Carl Hiaasen, Bernice King, Keri Hilson, and Ernie Harwell. Hoping to join their ranks?

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Vassar College is a small liberal arts school in Poughkeepsie, NY. Vassar is nestled in the Hudson Valley region about a two hour train ride from NYC, think wineries, skiing, hikes, it's all very picturesque, but still very accessible from a major metropolitan center (Vassar itself has a nature preserve, golf course, and farm on campus). Academically, Vassar is very flexible.

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Caltech Admissions

AUGUST 29, 2024

It’s a balmy 70º Southern California winter morning, and I’m standing in front of a voting machine in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. I’m not skipping class – in fact, I’m attending it. This past winter term, I enrolled in a political science course led by Prof. Mike Alvarez focused on public policy. It was the inaugural offering of this course, which meant that I, along with the three other students, had a unique opportunity to shape its structure (You may not have known, but Caltech has an amazing

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iSchoolConnect

AUGUST 30, 2024

Switzerland’s repute as a hub for quality education, profound cultural diversity, and knowledge-driven economy is unmatched. The presence of path-breaking universities, research facilities, and creation of a vast pool of employment & job opportunities establishes it as one of the foremost choices for international students seeking Masters in Switzerland.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 29, 2024

What is academic probation and why does it sound like a court-imposed criminal sentence? In higher education, academic probation designates students facing academic challenges like poor grades. In most cases, students face academic probation when their grade point averages fall below a 2.0 (a C average).

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Northeastern University, located in Boston, MA, is a private research university known for their co-op educational opportunities, liberal arts foundation, and tons of study abroad options. Northeastern has become highly, highly competitive over the last few years. We think that’s because they got rid of their supplement in 2018 and then adopted, and have maintained, a test-optional policy during COVID.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 28, 2024

Data Summary Check In 2022, nearly 30,000 criminal offenses were reported across U.S. college campuses. Note Reference [1] Check All of the schools on our list provide the following resources: legal services, a health clinic, psychological counseling, a veterans' office, a women's center, an emergency telephone (available 24 hours), 24-hour security, late-night escort services, and electronic-operated dorm entrances.

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iSchoolConnect

AUGUST 29, 2024

Georgia is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia in the Caucasus region. It borders Russia to the north, Turkey and Armenia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the east. To the west, it borders the Black Sea. Known for its rich history, diverse culture, and beautiful landscapes, education in Georgia has become an […] The post Study in Georgia – An Expert’s Guide appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!

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College Transitions

AUGUST 29, 2024

This article will give a scene-by-scene summary of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Like most of you, I was supposed to read Romeo and Juliet in high school – and like many of you, I watched Baz Luhrman’s Romeo + Juliet instead.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 28, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania, or Penn, is one of the most famous universities in the world and a member of the vaunted Ivy League. It is also the only Ivy League college with a business school that has a full undergraduate program. Across the university there are over 10,500 undergraduate students, and more than 90 undergraduate majors across 4 schools.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 27, 2024

Johns Hopkins University has reinstated standardized test requirements. Students applying in fall 2025 must submit SAT or ACT scores, while those applying this fall are encouraged to do so. Hopkins says test scores more accurately predict academic success and enable disadvantaged students to demonstrate their potential. The decision follows similar policy changes at Ivy League colleges.

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iSchoolConnect

AUGUST 29, 2024

France is known for its well-functional and accessible education system, with many universities consistently ranking among the top institutions globally. This attracts numerous international students and makes France a prominent choice for higher education abroad. Let’s explore the best public universities in France, the top universities in France for an MBA, and France public university […] The post Top Universities in France in 2025 appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about univer

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Common App essay prompts are designed to demonstrate your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and help you distinguish yourself in your own voice. Your personal essay provides the opportunity for you to stand out in the crowded college admissions landscape. The key question you must answer is: What do you want the readers of your college application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores?

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College Transitions

AUGUST 27, 2024

As most teachers know, it can be challenging for students to sit at desks and focus for an entire class period. Many teachers find expert ways to mix up their lessons, shifting between tasks and keeping their students on their toes. However, studies also find that in-classroom activity breaks are associated with improved academic performance.

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CampusESP

AUGUST 26, 2024

CampusESP’s Parent Promoter Score™ helps institutions be more strategic with parent data. It’s a score between 0-100 that ranks parents based on engagement actions, including email opens, content clicks, portal logins, account registrations, and more. Parent Promoter Score™ elevates the most engaged parents, so you can focus on the students most likely to move through the funnel – or the ones that need a little more support.

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