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Solving Today’s Enrollment Challenges With AI

Ruffaloni

At RNL’s recent Graduate and Online Innovation Summit, I had the chance to sit down with Stephen Drew, RNL’s Chief AI Officer , for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is going to change how we do and what we do in higher education. Stephen and RNL’s AI development team are hard at work getting ready to launch RNL’s first AI-driven solutions in May of 2024, but he was happy to sit down to cover topics ranging from the highest level like “what is AI?

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When Your School’s Enrollment is Full: What’s Next?

Enrollment Catalyst

Achieving full enrollment is a significant milestone for any private school, symbolizing the culmination of hard work, strategic planning, and a compelling program. However, in the dynamic landscape of educational enrollment and marketing, reaching this point is not a signal to slow down but rather an opportunity to refine and enhance your strategies further.

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It’s Not You, It’s Them

Admissions Village

At this time of year, social media overflows with posts of X kid with XY stats who did not get into Z college. Ivy Day is filled with disappointment because, hello, the HUGE majority of kids do not get accepted to these colleges. Harvard’s acceptance rate last year was 3%, and more colleges than ever before have acceptance rates that are in the single digits.

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March Madness 2024 Round of 32: Notable Alumni

Estrela Consulting Blog

It’s March Madness time! Here at Estrela, we are taking our brackets to the next level. Join us each round to learn something fun about the schools in the tournament! In the first round, we explored the mascots.

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Understanding the Journey: Exploring Graduate Student Mental Health and Well-Being*

Ruffaloni

Graduate students face many challenges with work-life balance. In the pursuit of knowledge, students enrolled in higher education often find their educational path intersects with the pressures of performance. Amidst the excitement of discovery and the pursuit of scholarly excellence, they tend to focus on keeping up on coursework, maintaining their relationships, and attending to their work, all while disregarding their own personal needs.

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Is Being a Teacher Worth It?

BestColleges

Summary Check 55% of educators surveyed in 2021 reported that they were thinking of leaving the profession earlier than planned. Note Reference [1] Check Low compensation for teachers has consistently been one of the main barriers to entering the field. Note Reference [2] Check However, recent teacher shortages have left a sizeable demand. Note Reference [3] Check One former teacher noted the value of the transferable skills she gained from teaching in a classroom.

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When are SAT Test Dates in 2024?

College Transitions

Knowing when the SAT is offered—and when you should take the exam—are important steps in the preparation process. If there was a one-size-fits-all answer to when you should take the SAT, this blog would be one straightforward sentence in length.

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Solving Today’s Enrollment Challenges With AI

Ruffaloni

At RNL’s recent Graduate and Online Innovation Summit, I had the chance to sit down with Stephen Drew, RNL’s Chief AI Officer , for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is going to change how we do and what we do in higher education. Steve and RNL’s AI development team are hard at work getting ready to launch RNL’s first AI-driven solutions in May of this year, but he was happy to sit down to cover topics ranging from the highest level like “What is AI?

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10 Must-Haves for College Prep (Grades 8-12)

University Gurus

The term “college prep” is used in a variety of ways. For some, college prep is a single class. For others, it refers to a high school specialized in college placement. For others, it might fall somewhere in between, including some test prep services and making sure you pick the right high school classes. At Kate Stone College Consulting, we take a holistic approach to college prep.

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21 High School Internships in NYC

College Transitions

Internships for High School Students NYC – As an undergraduate, you’ll certainly have many opportunities to snag major-specific internships; however, many high school students now seek out internships as well to bolster their undergraduate application materials.

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Top 30 Colleges With the Best Merit Scholarships

road2college

If you’re a family that won’t qualify for need-based aid, it’s time to start looking for colleges with the best. The post Top 30 Colleges With the Best Merit Scholarships appeared first on Road2College.

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Achieving Success Without an OPM

Ruffaloni

Over the years, I have consulted with dozens of institutions who, in understanding the market dynamics of our time, began the process of expanding their online offerings. The key challenge for many schools has been not just a lack of bandwidth, but also not having the in-house expertise needed to create, manage, market for, recruit, and enroll students in online programs.

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Cannabis Microcredentials Can Boost Budding Careers

BestColleges

Green Flower offers online cannabis courses in medicine, risk management, business, agriculture, and horticulture. According to Green Flower's Chief Growth Officer Daniel Kalef, cannabis industry leaders are looking for business people, healthcare workers, accountants, and more who understand cannabis. Students who completed Green Flower courses report boosts in their careers, Kalef said.

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Meta Conversions API: Exploring A Vital Tool In Educational Marketing

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 6 minutes The digital advertising landscape is evolving rapidly. Due to mounting concerns about internet security and user privacy, data collection presents a significant challenge for educational marketers, decreasing the reliability of tools like Cookies. Quality data is a crucial part of educational marketing as it facilitates targeting based on metrics like demographics, personal interests, and online habits.

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What To Do If You’re Waitlisted?

Ivy College Essay

What To Do If You’re Waitlisted? What to do if you’re waitlisted? Were you just waitlisted on Ivy Day? That eagerly anticipated day when all of the Ivy League colleges release their admissions decisions? It’s a nerve-wracking experience for many high school seniors, as well as their parents. The culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and aspirations for a amazing future.

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What Drives Graduate Student Enrollment Decisions?

Ruffaloni

RNL graduate student data helps institutions better target graduate students Cost and flexible program options are two of the biggest enrollment factors. Do you know why your graduate students choose to enroll at your institution? Understanding why your students select the institutions in which they enroll can help you to refine your messaging to focus on the things most important in graduate student enrollment decisions as well as ensuring alignment in your recruitment process.

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Scoir Expands Through Cristo Rey Network Partnership | Scoir

Scoir

WEST CHESTER, Mar. 27, 2024 – The Cristo Rey Network, one of America's most renowned high school networks enrolling historically underserved students, has joined the Scoir Network.

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You Got Accepted! What to Do Now.

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

1. Compare the colleges that have offered you admission. Look at curriculum, location, extracurriculars, and other aspects. Consider financial aid offers and learning support services, if applicable. 2. Revisit one or more campuses. Talk to current students, professors, and administrators. Ask questions about any specific concerns you may have whether they are related to academic pursuits, campus community, or career services.

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Early Action Schools: List of EA Colleges

Solomon Admissions

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to apply to some schools early and receive admissions decisions earlier? Well, with Early Action (EA), you can! Many schools around the US offer opportunities for students to apply via a non-binding admissions method to be able to apply early and find out their admissions decision early. Need… The post Early Action Schools: List of EA Colleges appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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3 Upcoming Explorations of Graduate and Online Enrollment Trends

Ruffaloni

The 2024 RNLNC will feature more than 100 sessions across 7 tracks. If you haven’t registered for the RNL National Conference in Dallas (July 23-25), do so now! We have just finalized our graduate and online track, and it is chock full of sessions that will help you maintain your momentum and keep up with the latest trends and tactics regarding: student preferences and their impact on institutional success; the application of AI to processes and policies; best practices in enrollment expansion a

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Meta Conversations API: Exploring A Vital Tool In Educational Marketing

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 6 minutes The digital advertising landscape is evolving rapidly. Due to mounting concerns about internet security and user privacy, data collection presents a significant challenge for educational marketers, decreasing the reliability of tools like Cookies. Quality data is a crucial part of educational marketing as it facilitates targeting based on metrics like demographics, personal interests, and online habits.

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Ivy Admissions Day

Ivy College Essay

Ivy Admissions Day Understanding Ivy Admissions Day For countless high school seniors, the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and aspirations is encapsulated in a single day known as Ivy Admissions Day. This potentially life-changing day, eagerly anticipated and nervously awaited, marks the announcement of admission decisions from the Ivy League universities and a handful of other colleges.

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BU Graduate Workers Close Out First Week on Strike

BestColleges

More than 3,000 Boston University graduate students are withholding their labor, refraining from their teaching duties and research. The graduate worker's demands include fair pay, expanded healthcare, and more benefits. The graduate students have been on strike since March 25 and have yet to reach an agreement with the university. Graduate workers at Boston University (BU) have entered their fifth day of striking over demands of fair pay, expanded healthcare, and more benefits to help with the

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4 must-see movies for parents of college-bound students

Colorado State University

Going to college is an adjustment for everyone involved, including — and maybe even especially — for parents and families. As you prepare to watch your college-bound student leave the nest, watch these four animated movies for inspiration. Grab your popcorn and tissues and get ready to laugh, cry, and laugh some more as these stories unfold. The lessons you’ll learn may surprise you. #1.

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How to Reschedule an Interview – With Sample Email

College Transitions

How to Reschedule an Interview – An interview is an important (arguably the most important) aspect of a job application and hiring process (or college application process).

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Discovery Days at Franklin Cummings Tech

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

Franklin Cummings Tech welcomed more than 200 high school students to our Boston campus in March for two fun and interactive Discovery Days, one focused on Engineering and the other on Clean Energy/Electric Vehicle Technology. Discovery Days are special events that give prospective students a taste of our majors and the pathways into a variety of high-demand STEM careers.

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Vanderbilt Developing AI, Computing, Data Science College

BestColleges

Vanderbilt University didn't specify when it would launch the College of Connected Computing. The university will begin searching for a dean in August. The faculty-led Connected Computing Task Force will advise the university on potential programs, departments, and research infrastructure. Vanderbilt University is planning to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) college, the university's first new college since 1981.

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What is STEM?

College Essay Guy

What is STEM? That’s easy. S cience. T echnology. E ngineering. M ath. Of course, you probably already knew that. And what you really want to know is: How is STEM different from science? Why are STEM fields so important these days? Should you choose a STEM major in college? How do you know if STEM is right for you? What can you do with a STEM degree?

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Computer Science BA vs. BS – The Difference Explained

College Transitions

Computer Science BA vs. BS – The computer science major has grown enormously in popularity over the past five or ten years. In fact, reports say that undergraduate enrollment in the major grew 34% between 2017 and 2022, and it continues to expand rapidly.

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Using Micro-Content For Meaningful Engagement, Faster

Enrollify

In the latest episode of the Talking Tactics podcast, we delve into a groundbreaking strategy that’s reshaping the content creation landscape at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.

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What Do Civil Engineers Do?

BestColleges

Advertising Disclosure : This content was created by BestColleges and sponsored by Purdue University. Civil engineers plan, design, and build our physical environments. Every bridge you cross, every glass of clean water you drink, every skyscraper or hospital or school you've ever been in — civil engineers helped make it all possible. Depending on their specialty, civil engineers might spend their days planning railways, designing hurricane-proof stadiums, engineering waterways and dams, o

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How to Become a Sports Psychologist: Your Career Guide

University Gurus

The evolving field of sports psychology is capturing attention as athletes and professional teams increasingly seek mental edge and performance enhancement. This expertise is not limited to sports alone; even the U.S. Army is tapping into this expertise. What defines sports psychology? It’s a discipline where psychologists aid athletes in honing their focus, motivation, and mental resilience.

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The 7 Best Medical Schools in Chicago – 2024

College Transitions

Chicago, often dubbed “the Windy City,” is renowned for its iconic skyline, deep-dish pizza, and esteemed medical institutions. Among the plethora of Chicago medical schools, these institutions hold a rich history of medical education and research, drawing aspiring physicians from across the globe.

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What's Next for Jeff Selingo?

Enrollify

In the inaugural episode of the Mastering the Next podcast, titled "What's Next for Jeff Selingo," listeners are treated to a deep dive into the future of higher education with New York Times bestselling author, Jeff Selingo. This episode, available at Mastering the Next, Episode 1 , explores the pressing issues and transformative trends shaping PhD programs, the value of advanced degrees in the job market, and the evolving role of parents in the college selection process.

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Best-Paying Semiconductor Jobs

BestColleges

Advertising Disclosure : This content was created by BestColleges and sponsored by Purdue University. Semiconductor manufacturing jobs are on the rise following recent federal investments like the CHIPS Act. Many of these jobs, in roles like engineering and supply chain management, are in high demand and have median salaries of more than $100,000. Schools like Purdue University offer specialized degree programs that prepare students for high-paying semiconductor engineering jobs.

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A Guide to the Federal Work-Study Program

College Essay Guy

Want to minimize student loan debt while attending college or graduate school? A work-study job can help. The federal work-study program ensures part-time jobs are available to undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. How do you apply for the program? How much money can you make? What types of jobs can you get? Are work-study jobs better than traditional part-time jobs?

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Celebrating Latina Brilliance: Notable Northwestern Alumni

Office of Undergraduate Admission Blog

Northwestern University has been a nurturing ground for many talented individuals who have gone on to make significant contributions across various fields. Among its diverse alumni, several Latina women have stood out for their professional achievements and their impactful contributions to society.