Enrollment Catalyst

JULY 24, 2024

Your new family onboarding process doesn’t stop at the beginning of the school year. This milestone marks the continuation of your ongoing strategy to integrate and retain new families. Recently, I had the opportunity to present a webinar to nearly 800 school leaders sponsored by Blackbaud. You can access the recording to learn about a comprehensive approach to onboarding new families: Beyond Enrollment–Onboarding K-12 Families for Retention Success.

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Enrollment Builders

JULY 25, 2024

Conversion rates and capture rates in higher education are important pieces of online marketing. But there’s more to the enrollment management story than what happens with marketing and lead generation.

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College Wise

JULY 22, 2024

On July 15th, the ACT announced significant changes to the ACT exam, including shorter sections, fewer questions, and an optional science section. Find out everything you need to know and how these changes impact you.

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College Transitions

JULY 26, 2024

Those hoping to enter the Tar Heel Class of 2026 faced tougher competition than at any previous time in UNC Chapel Hill history. To quantify this assertion, there were 57,219 first-year applicants for the Class of 2026 and the overall acceptance rate was just 16.8%—less than half the figure seen two decades ago.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 25, 2024

With an acceptance rate of just 4.8%, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) —the Cambridge-based STEM and Engineering powerhouse—has a lower acceptance rate than most Ivies. For the Class of 2027, only 1,291 students were admitted from among 26,914 applicants. This level of selectivity is even more striking considering that applying to MIT requires a special level of effort, focus, and dedication.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 24, 2024

Whom, when, and how to ask for great medical school recommendation letters, including word-for-word scripts (Note: A version of this article can also be found in our free, 102-page comprehensive guide to medical school applications, Get Into Medical School: 6 Practical Lessons to Stand Out and Earn Your White Coat. ) - Introduction Similar to writing the AMCAS personal statement , the thought of asking for medical school letters of recommendation (or in AMCAS terms, letters of evaluation) makes

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The 2024 Annual Meeting of Franklin Cummings Tech held on June 20 brought together the Board of Trustees, staff, students, and advocates and supporters of the college’s Early College Program. The meeting highlighted the Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP), an Early College initiative through which high school seniors can graduate high school with a full year of college credits towards an associate degree.

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Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

By Kelly Rosinger and Dominique J. Baker Colleges and universities nationwide turned to test-optional admission policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, our research team at the College Admissions Futures Co-Laborative set out to examine test-optional implementation during the pandemic, how colleges varied in test-optional policy implementation, and the implications of test-optional admission for college selectivity and enrollmen

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Inside Emory Admission

JULY 22, 2024

We are pleased to announce Emory University’s short answer questions for the 2024-2025 first-year application. In addition to your Personal Statement, please answer two additional short answer questions, one about your academic interests and one to help us get to know you better. We encourage you to be thoughtful in your responses and not stress about what the “right answer” might be, as there really isn’t one.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The 2024 Annual Meeting of Franklin Cummings Tech held on June 20, brought together the Board, staff, students, and advocates and supporters of FC Tech’s Early College Program. The meeting highlighted the College’s Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP), an Early College initiative through which high school seniors can graduate high school with a full tuition-free year of college credits towards an associate degree.

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College Transitions

JULY 25, 2024

In the 1980s and ‘90s, the University of Miami was a football powerhouse; albeit one with its fair share of controversy. In the 2020s, the school has more to brag about on the academic front than on the gridiron.

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Scoir

JULY 22, 2024

Thanks to ingenious virtual resources, you can access the information you need to continue your college journey without ever leaving home. Here are the resources and a systematic approach I recommend to all of my students who are planning to attend college.

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HelloCollege

JULY 23, 2024

Think about your favorite book or movie: How does it start? Is there action or mystery? Does the first line surprise you? Does the main character open the scene with a funny line of dialogue or a dramatic prophecy? This is what’s called a “hook,” or an intriguing opening that leaves the audience wanting more, and it’s a useful tool for any writer, including college applicants.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 26, 2024

Cornell University has shared its supplemental essay prompts for the upcoming 2024-2025 application cycle. The university introduced a new required essay last year following the overturning of affirmative action in higher education. This year, Cornell adjusted the prompt to ask a broader question about the communities that have shaped you. Students must also write a supplemental essay in response to a prompt from the college or school they are applying to within Cornell.

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

Established right after the end of World War II, Binghamton University (also called SUNY Binghamton) has grown to become the top-rated public university in the state of New York. Nearly 50,000 applicants applied to Binghamton University in 2023, hoping to join the Class of 2027. This included an influx of out-of-state and international applicants.

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road2college

JULY 20, 2024

Dear Roadie: My daughter is dead set on attending an out-of-state college. The tuition is far more than for in-state. The post Dear Roadie: Should I Let My Insistent Daughter Apply to Expensive Out-of-State Colleges? appeared first on Road2College.

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Admissions Village

JULY 22, 2024

Recently an article came out in Forbes which explained that all colleges, including the Ivy League, will get slightly easier to get into because of the impending demographic cliff. We disagree. What is the demographic cliff? The demographic cliff refers to how the number of traditional college-aged students will peak in 2025 and then decline dramatically for several years, the result primarily of declining birth rates following the 2008 recession.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 22, 2024

As the school year approaches, it’s time to finalize your standardized test prep plan and mark your calendar with upcoming SAT and ACT test dates. Not sure which test is your forte? Here’s a tip: Take both SAT and ACT practice tests under simulated conditions, score them, and then use our SAT to ACT converter to determine your stronger test! In an ideal world, we recommend beginning one-on-one test prep a few months ahead of your scheduled test date.

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

Davidson College is a highly ranked, North Carolina-based liberal arts college. And, yes, NBA legend Steph Curry is an alum. It is one of the very best such institutions in the Southern United States; many comparable highly selective liberal arts schools are situated in the Northeast (Colby, Colgate, Wesleyan, etc.).

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road2college

JULY 26, 2024

Dear Roadie: My father-in-law has generously offered to pay for our daughter’s college education. I was thrilled when he first. The post Dear Roadie: My Father-in-Law Will Pay for My Daughter’s College – With a Big ‘But’ appeared first on Road2College.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JULY 22, 2024

Changes to the ACT test were announced earlier this week. They include: The science section will now be optional. Like the writing section, students can choose to take the test with or without science. The Composite score will be the average of the reading, writing, and math sections. The test will be shorter. The core test (reading, writing, and math) will be two hours rather than three, with 44 fewer questions and shorter reading passages.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 24, 2024

Reading Time: 9 minutes In today’s digital age, schools must leverage every tool at their disposal to enhance communication, attract prospective students, and establish authority. One of the most effective yet often underutilized tools is blogging. As social media marketing has gained traction in recent years, many educational institutions wonder whether blogging is still a viable way to improve their brand awareness and boost enrollment.

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College Transitions

JULY 22, 2024

Boston College’s 15% acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 is half of what it was just five years ago. Today, accepted students earned an average SAT score of 1511. Additionally, you need an all-around stellar academic resume to get serious consideration at this highly selective Jesuit university.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 22, 2024

A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour GA Tech with colleagues from HECA. We attended a wonderful information session followed by a thorough campus tour. This was my first time visiting the campus, and I was impressed with what I saw and learned about the school. As one of the nation’s top public research universities GA Tech offers more than 39 majors within their six colleges of Computing, Design, Engineering, Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Business.

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DC College Counseling

JULY 22, 2024

We have been absolutely swamped getting ready for August 1, when the 2024-2025 Common Application (R) goes live and the (controlled) chaos begins :) BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE LAST WEEKS BIG CHANGES AHEAD FOR THE ACT Rising juniors, take note! Starting in the spring of 2025, the ACT is getting a makeover of sorts. Test-takers can expect a shorter test, trimmed down from three hours to two.

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AHM Advising

JULY 25, 2024

When the Common App rolls out the new application next week, students will have to decide not only where to submit applications but also which application plan they will use to apply. One thing that college admissions is not is transparent and consistent. Some colleges use rolling admissions, some use ED and RD, others use early action, and still others use a combination of it all.

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College Transitions

JULY 21, 2024

In the autumn of 1995, Ohio State University welcomed a typical freshman class of 5,794 individuals to campus. Ninety percent of this Buckeye cohort were Ohio residents and they carried an average SAT score of 1074 and a mean ACT just shy of 23.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 26, 2024

Brandeis University , known for its rigorous academics and vibrant campus life , has high expectations for prospective students. This article will detail the Brandeis SAT scores and requirements, providing an overview of what prospective students need to know. Don’t forget to check out our other post about Brandeis’ ACT scores and requirements!

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College Essay Guy

JULY 26, 2024

If you deeply love math, science, and/or engineering (which, since you’re reading this, we kinda assume is true), one amazing potential opportunity to dive further into those subjects is to apply to the Research Science Institute at MIT. Unfortunately, many of the high school students who would most benefit from this program know very little (if anything) about it.

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College Planner Pro

JULY 25, 2024

Networking is essential for independent educational consultants looking to grow their practice and enhance their professional network. Building strong partnerships and expanding your reach within the community can lead to increased opportunities, valuable collaborations, and a more robust support network.

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College Transitions

JULY 26, 2024

Swarthmore College is one of the most competitive liberal arts colleges in the country, in the same league with the likes of Williams, Amherst, and Pomona.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 26, 2024

Brandeis University , known for its rigorous academics and vibrant campus life , has high expectations for prospective students. This article will detail the Brandeis ACT scores and requirements, providing an overview of what prospective students need to know. Don’t forget to check out our other post about Brandeis’ SAT scores and requirements!

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 25, 2024

Wake Forest is a private, purpose-minded university committed to the greater good. The school was founded in Wake Forest, North Carolina in 1834, but moved to a 340-acre Winston-Salem, North Carolina in the 1950s. And it’s beautiful. What really matters, though, is that Wake Forest offers an exceptional education for just under 5,500 undergraduates.

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HelloCollege

JULY 25, 2024

The road to college is no longer a simple and straightforward path. Gone are the days of banking on a good GPA and decent test scores, replaced by a complex and competitive admissions landscape that demands excellence in all areas. This is where a college counselor can make a huge different. But if you’re considering hiring a private counselor, you might be wondering, “ What exactly does a college counselor do ?

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

If you are a parent or student seeking to learn more about your best in-state college options or those in a desired location, then you’ve come to the right place! Check out our breakdowns of the best colleges in each state as well as Washington, D.C.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 25, 2024

The University of Connecticut , commonly known as UConn, is a highly ranked public research institution that sets high expectations for its students. In this article, we will explore the UConn SAT scores and requirements. Be sure to check out our other post that discusses UConn’s ACT stats and requirements! What is the average SAT score at UConn?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 24, 2024

Learn key DAT concepts related to cells, plus practice questions and answers Everything you need to know about cells for the dat Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction to cells Part 2: Cell theory Part 3: Cell structure and organelles a) Organelles b) Cytoskeleton c) Higher structure in multicellular organisms Part 4: Cell membrane and components a) Phospholipid bilayers b) Fluid mosaic model c) Major components of the cell membrane d) Transporters Part 5: Cell division a) Mitosis b) Meiosis c)

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