Enrollment Catalyst
APRIL 10, 2025
In todays competitive market, private schools cant afford to guess how their families and staff are feeling. Yet far too often, school leaders operate on assumptions rather than insights. The most successful schools dont just leadthey listen. And one of the most powerful ways to listen is through intentional, well-executed satisfaction surveys for both parents and employees.
Grown & Flown
APRIL 10, 2025
My oldest son took driver’s education right after he turned fifteen. He planned to have all his driving hours in so he could send in for his license as soon as possible, which he did. The summer before, he had worked as many hours as possible to save for a car. He knew the exact one he wanted, and I watched him work two jobs and decline invitations from his friends so he could take extra shifts.
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College Transitions
APRIL 10, 2025
Yes, this blog is about how to request letters of recommendation for college from a teacher. But first, lets engage in a mental exercise intended to do something quite strangehelp you imagine your teachers as real human beings. Dont worrytheres a purpose to this! Put yourself in your favorite English teachers shoes for a moment.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
APRIL 9, 2025
Reading Time: 9 minutes Todays schools need to get creative to promote their programs in a way that resonates with prospects. To spur action from your audience, you need to build trust, create engagement, and foster an emotional connection. How do you do that with so many other schools competing for the spotlight? One of the most effective strategies for making a strong impression on your audience is combining user-generated content and authentic storytelling.
Solomon Admissions
APRIL 10, 2025
Visiting college campuses can be one of the most exciting and informative parts of the application process. However, with so many students competing for limited tour spots and information sessions, planning ahead is crucial. Many students can only visit a campus once before applying, so making the most of each college campus visit is key.… The post 7 Tips for a Successful College Campus Visit appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.
Grown & Flown
APRIL 9, 2025
Life is decidedly unfair.Five years ago, your child (and you!) faced the social and educational upheavals of the pandemic.Now those college-bound students confront a higher education landscape thrown into uncertainty by actions of a new federal administration. Students may feel unsettled and wonder what their college experience will look like. Here is how parents can support them.
Top Tier Admissions
APRIL 9, 2025
The ACTlike its counterpart, the SAThas long served as a key indicator of academic readiness for college-bound students, despite the growing number of test-optional policies. As we move into the 2025 testing season, a year already marked by significant shifts in higher education , the ACT itself is also undergoing notable changes. Its important for prospective students to understand how these updates may impact both their testing strategies and college applications.
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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog
APRIL 10, 2025
Location: San Luis Obispo, California Type of institution : Public polytechnic university Size: 22,000 undergraduates Admissions advice: Cal Poly has one of the least holistic application processes out there. They have students complete a basic Cal State application which focuses almost exclusively on self-reported transcript information and intended major.
Colorado State University
APRIL 10, 2025
A Rams Life is a Colorado State University vlog series for Rams by Rams, and showcases everything from the daily life of a CSU Ram to advice videos, tutorials, tips and tricks for navigating college life, and even excursions into Fort Collins and beyond CSU. When you’re looking at your college options or thinking about your first day, you probably aren’t picturing anything beyond getting to campus, exploring classes, and meeting people.
Marks Education
APRIL 9, 2025
You know you want to be a nurse and youre ready to apply to Bachelors of Science in Nursing programs to get a four-year BSN! Youve done the hard part in considering your future career thoughtfully, and now you need to find the best-fit school for your goals. There are important decisions to be made when selecting a program! See below for some common choices future nurses face in the college application process.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 9, 2025
Your college essay is a big part of your application, especially since more selective colleges are focusing on it more when making their decisions. In fact, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 19% of schools assign considerable importance to essays. That means it can really impact your chances of getting into your dream school.
Scoir
APRIL 9, 2025
Hey, its Elena! Summer is nearly here (thank gosh ) and for right now, youre probably thinking, Ill be seeing my friends all summer, thank youuuu! :) Which is totally fair, and after such a tough year, you definitely deserve a relaxing summer. But some of you may be thinking about getting a job or volunteering, or just looking for something new!
Colorado State University
APRIL 7, 2025
In the How I chose my major series, we showcase the academic paths CSU students have taken, and students tell their stories in their own words. Read on to meet Abby, a graduate of the Biomedical Sciences major and learn how she decided it was the perfect path for her college career and far beyond. When I was younger, I used to wonder just how crazy it was that we dont get to choose the situation were born into but how it can completely shape our health and future.
The Koppelman Group
APRIL 10, 2025
Duke is a highly respected research university in Durham, North Carolina. The top five majors at Duke are Computer Science, Economics, Biology, Public Policy, and Psychology, and students are drawn to the university by the strong community culture paired with exceptional research opportunities. The experience is in high demand. They receive over 50,000 first-year applications annually, and the acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was only 5.4%.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 9, 2025
Stanford University has general education requirements that all students should follow. Aside from that, each program has their own concentration and elective units you should also take up. With the hundreds of unique courses at Stanford, it can be hard to choose only a required few that can satisfy the curriculum and your curiosity. Today, weve picked out 15 classes you should take a look at.
College Transitions
APRIL 9, 2025
There are many reasons why parents and families opt to send their children to private schools: specific academic focuses, religious affiliation, smaller and more personalized instruction, and residential options, among other reasons. But one of the most important practical considerations when making this decision is the private school cost.
Peterson's Blog
APRIL 8, 2025
Pressure to be successful is constantacademically, professionally, and personally. This persistent weight can emerge in many forms, whether self-inflicted, through a parent, workplace, or even schools. Some of us are questioning, where is the pressure relief valve? Its a high-stakes world, yet there are tools to help our students navigate it effectively.
The Koppelman Group
APRIL 9, 2025
Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, is one of the eight Ivies, the third-oldest college in the US, and one of the nine schools founded before the American Revolution. In a word: storied. Yale is extremely popular with Ivy League hopefuls and extremely competitive last cycle, they had a 3.9% acceptance rate. However, if youre reading this, we assume you know this.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 11, 2025
If youre thinking about going to college in Massachusetts, get excited because this state is packed with some of the most prestigious universities around. But speaking of prestige, you might be wondering: are there Ivy League schools in Massachusetts? Whether youre interested in STEM-focused programs or passionate about liberal arts, Massachusetts has something for every type of student.
College Transitions
APRIL 7, 2025
Design isnt just aesthetic. The devices and technology we take for granted are the product of many decisions – from the theoretical to the technical. If the prospect of making these decisions and designing new technology excites you, a masters in computer engineering could be a good fit.
Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert
APRIL 9, 2025
Our Manhattan Admissions Advisors , located at The Chrysler Center in Mid-town, has been ideal for parents whose children attend these elite schools! Over the past 10 years,MANY parents of students who attendthese elite schools have contacted us regarding our Ivy League admissions advisory services. Dr. Paul Lowe and his team have worked (and continue to work) with students from these schools!
The Koppelman Group
APRIL 5, 2025
Dartmouth College is an outstanding undergraduate college within Dartmouth University, and part of the famed Ivy League. The college receives over 30,000 applications each year, including 31,657 for the Class of 2028, and the acceptance rate for the same class was only 5.4% a record low for Dartmouth. The college is especially known for combining an exceptional academic program with an iconic community and social life.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 7, 2025
Harvard University is known for its world-class academics and faculty. They have a core curriculum that everyone should take, together with electives and concentrations according to your program. Fortunately, there are hundreds of unique courses at Harvard you can choose from to fulfill those requirements. Well list 15 of those classes you can consider taking.
College Transitions
APRIL 5, 2025
Photography is more than capturing an imageits about perspective, storytelling, and visual impact. For aspiring photographers, the right college program offers more than just access to a darkroom or digital lab; it provides mentorship, creative freedom, and opportunities to build a compelling portfolio.
Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert
APRIL 10, 2025
Our New Jersey Admissions Advisors affiliate, located in Fort Lee and Princeton, NJ, has been ideal for parents whose children attend these top New Jersey public high schools! Academy of Allied Health & Sciences Bergen County Academies Edison Academy Magnet High Technology Middlesex County Academy Allied Health McNair Academic Princeton Tenafly West Windsor-Plainsboro North West Windsor-Plainsboro South Woodbridge Academy Magnet Union County Magnet Over the past 10 years, MANY parents of stu
The Koppelman Group
APRIL 7, 2025
Harvard is, well, Harvard. As one of the most famous universities in the world, offering degrees that many see as golden tickets to a prosperous future, they definitely dont need us gassing the school up. And they arent wrong. Going to Harvard offers students access to a learning experience, community, and, perhaps most importantly, network, that is only available at a handful of schools in the world.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 7, 2025
Tufts University has earned its reputation as a Hidden Ivy. Whether through academic strength, civic-minded values, or global reach, its rising profilereflected in over 34,000 applicants for the Class of 2028shows just how far the Tufts University ranking has come. If youre unsure where Tufts fits among other top U.S. colleges, youre not alone. To set the record straight, lets break down how good Tufts University is nationally and globally.
Admissions.Blog
APRIL 7, 2025
The way we approach higher education is changing. Not long ago, earning a degree meant being physically present, attending lectures on campus, sticking to a set schedule, and following a traditional classroom model. But that familiar setup was challenged in a big way during the COVID-19 pandemic. When schools shut down, online learning quickly became the only way forward.
UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A
APRIL 7, 2025
Since the ACT is making some changes to their exam, I thought it best to give some updates on the ACT and redo a previous post about how UGA looks at the ACT. Starting in April 2025 (for the digital test) and September 2025 (for all tests), the ACT will make the Science section optional, and it will not be used in the Composite. UGA will not require the optional ACT Science section, and as in the past, we will only focus on the ACT English and Math in our admission review.
The Koppelman Group
APRIL 6, 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, is an exceptional university, and an iconic school for students looking to go into the STEM fields. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, MIT is also located in a hotbed of academic excellence, rubbing shoulders (and crossing paths) with Harvard. The overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was a mere 4.5%.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 7, 2025
If youve ever been fascinated by towering thunderstorms, obsessed with tracking hurricanes, or curious about how climate change affects our daily lives, then studying meteorology might be your perfect path. But with so many meteorology schools out there, how do you know which ones are the best? In this blog, weve rounded up the best meteorology schools in the U.S. to help you find the right fitwhether youre dreaming of becoming a broadcast meteorologist, a climate researcher, or a storm chaser.
Georgia Tech Admissions Blog
APRIL 7, 2025
Waiting is rarely fun. In fact, these days our patience for waiting is lower than ever, especially in a world filled with instant gratification. We hate waiting so much that we create entire processes designed to reduce our waiting time (or avoid it altogether!). From overnight shipping to call ahead dining, weve found ways to actively avoid waiting.
Admissions.Blog
APRIL 6, 2025
Most hiring professionals believe soft skills are just as important as hard skillsif not more. Still, many new graduates and job seekers fall short when it comes to these skills. Its not because theyre unwilling to learn. The issue is that soft skillslike communication, adaptability, and teamworkare much harder to define, measure, or teach. While schools and training programs focus heavily on technical knowledge, the human side of work often gets ignored.
The Koppelman Group
APRIL 11, 2025
Dont listen to the haters; getting an undergraduate degree in the humanities is a valuable pursuit. There are so many great humanities majors at elite schools. However, if you are eyeing a top school, you need to make sure you are a top candidate, which means building a great extracurricular resume in the humanities. It's never too early to get involved in the humanities outside of class.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 7, 2025
If youre considering the University of Michigan (UMich) for your college education, one of the first things youll probably want to know is how much it costs. Whether you’re a resident or non-resident, tuition at UMich can be a significant financial commitment. But how much are you actually looking at? Let’s break down the University of Michigan tuition and costs , including both in-state and out-of-state students, room and board, and the financial aid options available to help manage
College Transitions
APRIL 8, 2025
For a prospective college student who identifies as LGBTQ+, finding a LGBTQ friendly college is crucial. You want to know that your future campus home will be safe, inclusive, and will offer a community where you will thrive academically and socially.
The Thoughtful College Search
APRIL 6, 2025
( Originally published in Inside Higher Ed om April 7, 2025) It gets late early out there. Yogi Berra Does college admission need another application plan? We already have early decision and early decision 2, both binding, and early action and restricted early action, not binding. There is rolling admission, where students receive a decision once their application is complete, and on-site admission, where students present their credentials and receive a same day decision either during a campus
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