Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Co-written by Dr. Reena Lichtenfeld , Vice President for Consulting Services As higher education institutions grapple with fluctuating prospective student markets, another retooling of test-optional policies, and increased scrutiny following the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions, many institutions are also facing a serious internal issue: burnout and turnover among admissions staff.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

How will you write your Common App essay about a belief or idea? The Common Application prompts give you a chance to answer an interesting question, tell an important or revealing anecdote, and reflect on the ways in which the anecdote reveals something about your character, your beliefs, your values, or your personal priorities. Prompt #3, especially, focuses on the beliefs that are fundamental to who you are.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

On a recent list of college majors that pay the most right out of college , engineering fields fill eight of the top ten slots. It’s no surprise, then, that engineering is among the top six most popular college majors. While not everyone has the technical, quantitative, and computer skills necessary to successfully pursue an engineering degree, for those who do, competition for spaces at universities with top engineering programs is fierce.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Students for Fair Admissions sent letters to Yale, Princeton, and Duke demanding they explain why the percentages of Asian American students in their incoming classes declined. Several other elite institutions have reported increases in Asian American students and drops in underrepresented minority enrollments. SFFA contends these three universities aren't abiding by the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The college recruitment landscape is shifting, and the latest data from the 2024 RNL High School Student College Planning Report (co-sponsored by Halda) paints a concerning picture for higher education institutions. High school students are feeling overwhelmed, under-informed, and surprisingly skeptical about the value of a college degree. If you’re in admissions or financial aid, these trends can’t be ignored – they threaten the very way you attract and enroll students.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Learn which MCAT prep books are the best so you can maximize your score in the least amount of time Choosing the best MCAT prep books is important, and it’s even more critical to pair the right resources with a great study schedule. (Note: This resource also appears in our MCAT Ultimate Guide.) - The MCAT is a notoriously difficult and time-consuming exam , one that requires at least two months of focused study.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When putting together an incoming first-year class, college admissions officers spend a significant amount of time evaluating hundreds of factors to determine an applicant’s competitiveness for their institution. While many of these factors are important, it’s hard to overstate the value of leadership in college admissions. Their holistic evaluation process can be quite hard to… The post The Role of Leadership in College Admissions appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When election season rolls around, the world of digital advertising can feel like a wild storm—especially for higher education institutions. If you’ve ever noticed that your ads cost more during an election cycle, you’re not alone. But why is that happening? Let’s break it down. What’s driving up ad costs? Increased competition Political campaigns flood platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other social channels with massive amounts of advertising.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Reading Time: 12 minutes Digital marketing is quickly taking on a new shape, and the way we search and find information on the internet is proof of this. Google Search as you know it, and its native search algorithm, is shifting gears to accommodate these sweeping changes. With the growing complexity of search engine algorithms and the introduction of features like rich results and AI-driven content, it can be challenging for institutions to keep up.

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road2college

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Dear Roadie, Should my homeschooled daughter take the SAT or ACT if she also has dual enrollment credit? She’s been. The post Dear Roadie: Should My Homeschooler Bother Taking the SAT or ACT If She Has Dual Enrollment Credit? appeared first on Road2College.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

California Institute of Technology, also known as Caltech, is a private research university in Pasadena, California known for its strong engineering program. Considered an Ivy Plus school, Caltech is one of the most selective “test-blind” colleges in the nation with a sub-3% acceptance rate for the Class of 2028. Caltech changes its supplemental essay questions every year and offers insight for applicants on its website : “Remember, Caltech is an unapologetic STEM institution.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In the face of two demograpic cliffs , institutions are seeking innovative communication strategies to better engage with prospective students. Consulting engagements like deep audits of current communications and implementation of newly designed message flow architectures can seem like a “sure thing” for improving enrollment numbers, but enhancing more foundational strategic elements is likely necessary before these moves can be completely effective.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

College Application Tips: How to Use AI in Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next five weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous advice about logistics , the common application form , the honors and activities sections , supplements , and the core essay.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

This week, Great College Advice’s Jamie Berger discusses Prompt 2 of the Common App essay, which he (affectionately) calls “the failure prompt”. Here’s the prompt : The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It’s September, and you know what that means: the leaves are changing, the school year is beginning, and the U.S. News and World Report has released its annual Best College Rankings. While these rankings have frequently drawn criticism and complaint, students still turn to them for guidance and colleges are quick to trumpet top positions on the list.

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College Wise

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

If you're interested in getting a degree in Computer Science, read on to find out how you can become more competitive.

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HelloCollege

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It goes by many names: the college essay, the admissions essay, the personal essay, the personal statement, or most recently, the Common App personal statement. By whatever name, it’s the essay high school juniors and seniors write when applying to college. In this blog post, however, we will focus on a far less famous but no less integral piece of writing: supplemental essays.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

You may not know this: some colleges consider whether you and your family can afford the tuition before offering admission. That may scare you into thinking that applying to college is out of reach if you can’t afford the high tuition costs at many US schools. But there’s a growing list of “need-blind” colleges. What does that mean? Put simply, “need-blind” means that a college does not consider your financial situation when making admissions decisions.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Famous College Dropouts – Here you are, preparing for college, writing a million personal essays, taking the SAT, trying to be your best self. Why? Just so some college can accept you and you can pay tens of thousands of dollars for them to tell you that you need to go to graduate school? C’mon.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Princeton University offers a small-town college experience with an exceptional world-renowned education. We think of it as the suburban Ivy League. The undergraduate enrollment isn’t small, but it is manageable with 5,590 students. Students pick Princeton for a wide variety of reasons beyond brand recognition, but some of our favorites include that there is an enviable student-to-faculty ratio of only 5:1 and more than 400 international internship opportunities available to students.

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HelloCollege

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Once you complete the first draft of your Common App personal statement , you should give yourself a big round of applause. It’s no easy task to get it all down on paper, so congratulations on getting to this part of the process! Unfortunately, no one’s first draft is perfect, so I’m here to guide you through the next step and explain how to edit a college essay.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Obviously, Yale University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. So it’s not surprising if, as a high school student, you find yourself wondering about the Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) program. But you also wanna know if this two-week summer program is worth $6,500. Because that seems like a lot (because it is a lot, since $3,250/week is more than most human beings make).

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This article will provide a scene-by-scene summary of Beowulf. If you’re like me, you probably have only the vaguest memory of studying Beowulf in high school. You might remember your teacher telling you that it’s one of the oldest works of literature in English.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

If you applied to the University of Michigan Early Action, you were probably fairly confident that you had a chance of getting in. You certainly weren’t expecting a rejection, but even that may have been easier to handle than a deferral — or what the University of Michigan calls a “postponement.” The University of Michigan is one of the best public universities in the country, and the acceptance rate is 18%.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Everything you need to know about Duke premed, including premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the Duke premed acceptance rate LEARN HOW TO GET INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL AS A DUKE PREMED Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Duke premed requirements Part 3: Duke premed extracurriculars Part 4: Getting into medical school as a Duke premed - Part 1: Introduction While Duke University may be heralded as a basketball powerhouse, it also consistently ranks among the ten best universities in the countr

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Curious about exploring a career path in journalism? The Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP) can be a fantastic opportunity! What exactly is the Princeton Summer Journalism Program? Glad you asked. (Well, we asked for you, but…) PSJP is a FREE summer program at Princeton University for high school students who are in their junior year when the application opens (which is in December).

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Niche

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When the Smith family enrolled their children — Emma in 4th grade and Jackson in 7th grade — at a prestigious independent school, they were filled with excitement and optimism. The admissions process had been smooth, and the personalized attention they received left a strong impression. The thoughtful conversations with the admissions director, the warm welcome at the new family orientation and the school’s focus on creating a close-knit community made them confident they had made the righ

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Brandeis University , located in the Greater Boston area, is known for its strong academics , strong need-based financial aid ( even for international students ), and inclusive community. With the middle 50% of admitted Brandeis students achieving a 1410-1510 SAT composite score or a 31-34 ACT composite score, admissions are competitive. Brandeis’ accomplished alumni include Angela Davis, Michael Horowitz, Thomas Friedman, and Debra Messing.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Until recently, you couldn’t get deferred by USC. They only recently introduced an early action option. However, since 2023, The University of Southern California (aka USC) has started deferring students from their EA round to the RD round. Since it is such a new program, they are still figuring it out, and the rules have changed since last year. If you have been deferred from USC, don’t worry; we are going to walk you through it.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Going undefeated in college football is an incredibly challenging feat, especially in the modern era. Teams must win 13, 14, or even 15 consecutive games, consistently performing at a high level despite injuries, challenging opponents, and inclement weather. Yet, remarkably, nearly every year there’s an undefeated team. It might sound surprising, but it’s true!

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

You might have thought we were done with essays when I talked about the personal and supplemental essays, but you were wrong. I specialize in college admissions essay writing, which means I have a ton to share with you. First and foremost, if there’s one thing you take away from this post let it be this: no one can write the way you can. In a world where parents pay ridiculous sums of money to hire tutors to rewrite their kids’ college essays completely, admissions officers are hungry for hon

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Events for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship Events Names/ Activity Intake for Admission September 2025 Intake Commonwealth Scholarship’s Official Website Click Here The Ministry of Education’s Portal Click Here The Programme is available for Master (Exclude MBA Program) Last Date to Apply 15 Sep 2025 Minimum score limit not below 60% ( In undergraduate degree by September […] The post Study in UK: Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship Registration Open, Deadline 15th October’24 ap

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Want to be the next Bill Gates? Or, do you dream of crunching numbers for one of the biggest accounting firms? If so, then exploring a business major might be for you, and we’re assuming that because you’re here, you’re thinking about it. The world of business is vast, covering everything from corporations and entrepreneurship to accounting and beyond.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Brain Breaks for High School Students – Decades of research show that taking breaks is beneficial for the brain. It’s specifically important for those brains that are still developing. High school students benefit tremendously from brief, regular breaks in demands on their concentration—and there’s a ton of science to back this up.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In 2021-2022, a record 44% of college students reported depressive symptoms, according to the annual Healthy Minds study conducted by researchers from four major universities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, depressive and anxious symptoms skyrocketed, but mental health has slowly increased since restrictions have loosened and life has returned to normal.

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Pursuing an MBA in the USA is a transformative journey that opens doors to numerous career opportunities and personal growth. Renowned for its prestigious institutions, the country boasts a diverse array of MBA programs that cater to various interests and professional goals. If you aim to pursue an education from the top MBA universities in the […] The post Top MBA Universities in the USA appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This wasn’t your plan. You probably didn’t assume you’d get into Cornell, and maybe you even thought you wouldn’t get in, but it’s unlikely you were expecting a deferral. But here you are, wondering what to do next. Luckily, we’re here to help — but first let’s talk numbers. Cornell has been holding back on releasing their admissions statistics in recent years, which means we have to rely on estimates based on the most recently available data.

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