Ruffaloni
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
How Elmira College Enrolled Their Best Class in 10 Years Despite FAFSA Fiascos and Campus Silos Dennis Kelly, Elmira College Dennis Kelly has seen a lot in his 30 years in higher education. He had success at multiple institutions—Cheyney University, Notre Dame University of Maryland, Cabrini University, Georgian Court, Marywood University, and Wilmington College.
Grown & Flown
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
About 14 years ago, I sat in a church service with my husband and tiny daughter. My mind settled on the family in front of us. Two parents and three teenagers. I have thought about this family so often over the years and even more recently. It was the early service. The teenagers were awake but looked rumpled. Two boys and a girl. And I looked at them with envy.
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Great College Advice
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
One of the most-asked questions we receive from families is some version of this: “What do colleges look for these days in a student?” Although anecdotes can help, sometimes the data can tell the story for you. Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision.
College Essay Guy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
While the internet makes it seem like the world is at our fingertips, sometimes you just can’t replace actually experiencing something first hand. Looking at pictures of the ocean isn’t the same as dipping your toes in it. Watching a video about the symphony isn’t the same as seeing and hearing an orchestra up close as they produce a beautiful piece of music.
Top Tier Admissions
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
With Early Decision deadlines in the rearview mirror, seniors are now turning their attention to their next round of applications. For some students, that means regular-round applications for schools like Wake Forest and Emory , which require all students interested in merit scholarships to submit their applications by November 15 th. For others, the next big application deadline comes on December 2nd , when all applications to the University of California are due.
College Transitions
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
Sometimes, when the world seems like too much, all you need is a good book. Teens who understand the power of literature will agree. But even if they don’t appreciate a good written story, it might just be because they haven’t yet found the right one.
road2college
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Dear Roadie, My shopaholic daughter, a freshman in college, signed up for one of those college student credit cards in. The post Dear Roadie: Should My College Student Get a Credit Card? appeared first on Road2College.
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Top Tier Admissions
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Purdue University , located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 engineering schools in the nation. In fact, 31% of undergraduate students at Purdue study in the College of Engineering, one of its 11 schools offering over 200 majors. For the Class of 2028, Purdue had an overall acceptance rate of 49.84%. Of the 11 colleges at Purdue, the College of Veterinary Medicine had the lowest acceptance rate — 31.7%.
ACM College Consulting
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
START NOW! High school juniors are at a pivotal stage in the college application process. While senior year gets the spotlight, much of the prep work should happen NOW. Here’s a short guide to get you started on your college planning. 1. Evaluate Your Academic Standing Colleges will closely review your grades and the rigor of your coursework. Depending on which country, college and program you are applying to, you may be required to have certain courses to be eligible or competitive.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Reading Time: 9 minutes Staying connected with parents and the wider school community has become more important than ever. For K-12 school administrators and marketers, email marketing offers an efficient, cost-effective, and personalized approach to keeping parents informed, engaged, and connected with the school. In this blog, we’ll explore various effective school email marketing strategies designed to help you increase parent and community engagement.
Colorado State University
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A Ram’s 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. Finding your flow when you get to college can be a tough process. You’ve got a brand-new routine, in a new school, and, often, you’re living in a new place or with new roommates in a residence hall.
Top Tier Admissions
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
“The best offense is a good defense.” Being prepared is the key to college admissions success. Many seniors have already taken advantage of higher acceptance rates in the early application rounds and submitted their first batch of applications, but now is not the time to sit back! While we’re cheering for acceptances to your dream schools, it’s important to remember that many students will face deferrals or denials next month.
Peterson's Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Writing a good CLEP College Composition exam essay will assess your argumentation and analysis skills. In Peterson’s CLEP College Composition Course , we go over in detail how to plan and execute an essay under timed conditions, cover the specifics of each essay, go through college composition CLEP practice tests and essay prompts, review CLEP college composition essay examples, and analyze the scoring guides used by CLEP readers in the CLEP exam.
iSchoolConnect
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Dubai, often dubbed the “City of Gold,” is not just a global tourism hotspot; it has rapidly evolved into a premier destination for higher education, particularly for MBA programs. What sets Dubai apart from other cities is its unique blend of cultural diversity, with over 200 nationalities coexisting, creating a rich tapestry of perspectives and […] The post Top MBA Colleges in Dubai | Minimum GMAT Score Requirement | Scholarships | Application Deadlines appeared first on Stud
DC College Counseling
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
And. we’re back! RECENT COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS DIVORCED FAMILIES TAKE ON ELITE UNIVERSITIES OVER ALLEGED ANTITRUST SCHEMES A lawsuit filed in federal court accuses the University of Pennsylvania, Villanova, and 38 other private universities of colluding to make college more expensive for students with divorced parents. The schools require financial aid applicants to include income from both parents through the CSS Profile (as well as their spouses, if they are married), even if only one parent pro
Caltech Admissions
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
This summer, I left Caltech behind for three months and headed to Austin, Texas (Yee-Haw), where I interned on a security engineering team at Apple. It was my first time away from home and Caltech for more than a few weeks in almost two years, so naturally, this post isn’t just about my internship but about the whole experience of living away for longer than a month.
Peterson's Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
As the digital landscape continues to evolve with ever-more immersive video games and apps, leaving education behind in making learning a more engaging experience would be a missed opportunity. Gamification, an increasingly popular way to entice learners, continues to grow with apps like Duolingo. Critics argue it can distract from actual learning, which begs the question: Is gamification genuinely beneficial to students, and to what extent?
The Koppelman Group
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
No one hopes for a rejection letter, but for many hopeful Ivy League applicants, it happens. First off, sorry that you didn’t get into Cornell. However, it isn’t the time to mope. There is still a lot of work to do, and the next two weeks will be super important to maximize your chances for a successful Regular Decision round. It is hard to get into Cornell.
road2college
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
This guide takes a close look at the Little Ivies — a unique group of liberal arts colleges in the. The post Little Ivies: Admissions, Affordability, and How to Decide appeared first on Road2College.
College Transitions
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
There’s a clear reason why Jeopardy! has been on television for nearly sixty years: trivia is a fun and fast-paced way to spark your curiosity and make learning fun. Whether it’s a team activity or a one-on-one battle, there’s nothing like a little healthy competition to help you commit facts to memory.
Niche
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
You’ve seen our annual parent survey, but what if you had data you could use to shape this year’s admissions strategy in real-time? In this webinar we unpacked the key findings from our recent pulse survey , including the impact of AI-enabled search, what’s motivating parents to change schools, how parents first engage with the schools they’re considering and the surprising marketing channels to lean into (and away from) right now.
The Koppelman Group
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
If you’re here, we are assuming you’ve just been rejected ED from Dartmouth and don’t know what to do next. You’re probably reeling and need something to do to keep you occupied. First, we want to say that Dartmouth is an incredibly hard school to get into – a 6% overall acceptance rate and a 20% ED acceptance rate put it solidly in that “far reach” category.
Berkeley² Academy
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
In September of this year, seniors who qualified as National Merit Commended Students or National Merit Semifinalists were notified of their achievement. But what does this mean, and how does the National Merit Scholarship Program work? What is the National Merit Scholarship Program? The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition for high school juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) and achieve
College Transitions
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Looking for some fun inspiration to help your kids stay engaged with the holiday season this Christmas? Look no further. These 101 Christmas trivia questions will have your kids excited to celebrate the holidays together. Some are harder than others—and there’s no doubt they’ll have you and your family inventing more questions along the way.
Inside Emory Admission
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
At Emory, we believe in putting your potential to work. Our liberal arts curriculum and groundbreaking research opportunities combine to give you an education like no other. One of the best examples of Emory’s unique academic experiences is Oxford College’s Discovery Seminars. All first-year students at our Oxford campus start their educational journey with a Discovery Seminar – a unique course designed to inspire, provoke thought, and push students to reach their potential.
Admissions Mom
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
If you fell like freaking out about interviews, maybe it will help to know you’re not alone. A student once confessed to me that they really didn’t want to go to their first college interview. Despite their parents eagerly hyping them up, they couldn’t help but feel that they were going to bomb the interview. They were quite positive they’d have a nervous breakdown in the middle of the interview.
The Koppelman Group
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Getting rejected is a huge bummer, and if you are reading this blog, things didn’t go your way in Yale’s Early Action round. But try not to stress out. There is still time to turn it all around. It is just going to take some work. First, don’t be embarrassed: it is hard to get into Yale. Last year, their acceptance rate was just around 4.5% , which is super low.
College Transitions
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
What are the best college football uniforms? Well, style is subjective. Fashion trends are fickle, and the boundary between tacky and chic is vague and porous. But if we suspend our personal biases—and here I’ll zero in on the sports world—I think we can make a few uncontroversial assessments of uniform-style.
Discovery College Consulting
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
High school students and parents are often bombarded by well-meaning friends and relatives who think they know it all when it comes to college admissions, the college search process, college applications, essay writing, and more. But truly great advice comes from experts. Here’s a list of podcasts where you can find such advice: Admissions Beat – hosted by Lee Coffin, Dean of Admission, Dartmouth College.
iSchoolConnect
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
New Zealand offers world-class education with affordable tuition fees, making it an ideal destination for students seeking high-quality degrees without costing an arm and a leg. Known for its stunning landscapes and growth-inducive culture, New Zealand’s universities provide internationally recognized study programs and disciplines. Students can benefit from lower living costs compared to other study […] The post Cheapest Universities in New Zealand appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | A
The Koppelman Group
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
There aren’t many subjects as popular among high schoolers as computer science. We're not sure if it's the allure of potentially coding the next big app, the fascination with how technology shapes our world, or just the fact that computer science and coding touches every part of our modern society. And if you’re here, you’re probably a freshman and want to know what you can do to help prep for college, especially since you think you like the crazy competitive major of computer science.
College Essay Guy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Hoping to attend one of the five US military service academies for your undergraduate education? If so, you’re probably aware of the incredible benefits: Tuition-free education, including room and board, textbooks, and uniforms An opportunity to join an environment of like-minded, ambitious students Access to a strong alumni network with leaders in various fields Top academic programs in the humanities and sciences Rigorous leadership and fitness training A guaranteed military job after graduati
College Transitions
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Did you know that there are over 5,900 colleges and universities in the US? That is a lot of options to choose from. How do you decide on the best fit for you? Just as there are many schools to choose from, so too are there many contributing factors to a student’s final decision.
iSchoolConnect
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Hong Kong is a vibrant city renowned for its prosperous economy and highly-regarded educational institutions. Apart from being an economic and educationally revered powerhouse, its scenic and topographical beauty also attracts citizens worldwide. Hong Kong is a destination unlike any other because of its exciting features and contrasts. Its skyline, which has more skyscrapers than […] The post Comparing the Cost of Living in Hong Kong in 2025 appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All abou
The Koppelman Group
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Sorry, you didn’t get into Northwestern. If you are hyperventilating right now, we promise it will be ok. While getting rejected stinks, there is still enough time to ensure that you get into a great school. You just need to put the work in. Last year, Northwestern’s acceptance rate was just around 7%. While their early decision acceptance rate was more like 22%, this number is always a little inflated by recruited athletes, legacies, and other ‘preferred applicants’ who tend to apply in the ear
College Essay Guy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
We’re always a little amazed at (and excited by) the sheer number of programs out there that want nothing more than to help students get ready for college (and beyond), especially students who are the first in their families to go to a college or university. If this is you, first and foremost, let’s take a moment to recognize what a huge accomplishment this is.
Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
It’s only November 3rd and some of out clients have already received early notifications of their acceptances to combined BS/MD programs. Dr. Lowe’s insight , foresight , knowledge-intelligence and insider’s knowledge in BS/MD admissions help his clients gain admissions into top BS/MD programs. Dr. Lowe’s admissions acceptance rates and success are peerless, unmatched, unrivaled, unparalleled, inimitable and incomparable because of his 28 years of admissions experience and knowledge of top BS/M
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