Enrollment Catalyst
JUNE 14, 2023
I love to hike. During the summer months, my wife and I spend a lot of our time in northern Michigan hiking and biking on the trails of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Park. The views are incredible (the picture is a hike along Lake Michigan to the Treat Fam Trail to the Empire Bluff Trail). In fact, this park was voted as the most beautiful place in America by Good Morning America several years ago.
Ruffaloni
JUNE 15, 2023
This blog was co-written with Dan Preston. New research shows how income shapes the way families research colleges. There is continuing interest in the experiences of students from low-income families regarding college access, attendance, completion and success, and financial stability. Studies such as the World Economic Forum’s 2018 report found that it can take upwards of five generations for those born in low-income families in the United States to approach the mean family income.
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Ivy Central
JUNE 15, 2023
Northwestern University is a prestigious private research university located in Evanston, Illinois, with additional campuses in Chicago and Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is one of the Big Ten Conference's founding members and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Northwestern offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines, including arts and sciences, engineering, business, communications, journalism, l
BestColleges
JUNE 13, 2023
Maryland is home to a number of great higher education institutions , and that includes historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). In the state, students can find schools nationally recognized for their STEM curricula and research opportunities. Learners seeking an HBCU education in the Old Line State will find there are great options. Choosing an HBCU is no small task.
Georgia Tech Admissions Blog
JUNE 11, 2023
This weekend I watched “ American Underdog ,” which is about former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner. Some football fans may remember he was undrafted coming out of college at the University of Northern Iowa. In his first shot with a pro team (the Green Bay Packers), he bombed. He was not ready or prepared. Over the course of the next few years, he played Arena League Football in Des Moines, Iowa.
Ruffaloni
JUNE 15, 2023
For many Slate campuses, the Slate Summit conference held every year in June is always a highlight of the year. While conference attendees look forward to many things at Summit each year (late-night coding, breakout sessions, or breakfast momosas) perhaps the crown-jewel of the show is the opening session when Technolutions CEO Alexander Clark announces the new features and functionality that will be released in the upcoming months.
Ivy Central
JUNE 15, 2023
The admission process at prestigious universities like Stanford University is highly competitive, with thousands of qualified applicants vying for a limited number of spots. The acceptance rates of Stanford University's Class of 2024, Class of 2025, and the Class of 2026 portray the changing landscape of admissions at Stanford. According to Stanford University's 2022-2023 Common Data Set, the undergraduate acceptance rate for the Class of 2026 hit a historic low of 3.68%.
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College Transitions
JUNE 16, 2023
Figuring out how to end a college essay can feel like the difference between success and failure. Common scenario: You’ve done the heavy lifting of brainstorming, developing, and revising your Common App essay, but now.
Ruffaloni
JUNE 15, 2023
How can you your institution is optimizing your strategies for enrollment growth? To focus on operating sustainably, we’ve seen multiple announcements of colleges and universities needing to make cuts to stay responsive and relevant. With enrollment rates eroding and costs skyrocketing, everything is being evaluated at these institutions to make them more resilient and better prepared to compete in a changing higher ed landscape.
Ivy Central
JUNE 13, 2023
Williams College is a private liberal arts college in Williamstown, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1793 and is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the United States. Williams College is renowned for its strong academic programs and faculty. It offers a wide range of majors and interdisciplinary programs across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and arts.
Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office
JUNE 15, 2023
By: Mia Barratt, A&S ’26 When arriving at Cornell’s campus, I knew I wanted to join many student organizations. However, after hearing that Cornell had over 1,500 student organizations, I realized that choosing only a few clubs would be difficult. At ClubFest, I remember putting my email on as many club sign-ups as possible—I wanted to make sure I didn’t miss any opportunities.
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
JUNE 15, 2023
A guide to the nation’s most highly selective residency specialties What are the hardest medical specialties to match intO? Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What are the most competitive residencies? Part 3: Takeaways regarding the most competitive residencies - Part 1: Introduction Though residency matching takes place during your final year of medical school, the road towards matching actually begins much earlier, with the process of choosing a medical specialty.
College Transitions
JUNE 15, 2023
Colby College may not be a household name in exactly the same way as other schools boasting single-digit acceptance rates (e.g. Harvard, Yale, etc.), but make no mistake—this small liberal arts school in Waterville, Maine.
Admissions.Blog
JUNE 12, 2023
This article by Susan Kehl was originally published at ScoreAtTheTop.com on May 31, 2023. You’ve likely heard that College Board is shifting the SAT to a digital format, and the transition has already begun. But questions abound: When the digital SAT will be fully available? How have the first international tests fared? What will the change mean to future test-takers?
#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
The college’s Annual Meeting is an opportunity to showcase the institution’s achievements of the past year to the board and top supporters. This year’s meeting also shone a light on the college’s most important ongoing achievement: our alums. The business portion of the 2023 Annual Meeting was immediately followed by a distinguished panel of successful Franklin Cummings Tech alums who shared stories and reflected on the role their experiences at Franklin Cummings Tech hav
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
JUNE 13, 2023
What to do each month of your medical residency application year to match to your dream specialty Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The ideal residency application timeline Part 3: Updates to ERAS for 2024 Part 4: Frequently asked questions - Part 1: Introduction So you’re halfway through third-year clinical rotations, trying to decide which specialty might be the best for you.
College Transitions
JUNE 15, 2023
Washington University in St. Louis (often referred to as WashU) is a mouthful to say, but the name of this private research university founded in 1853 comes out of the mouths of more top students.
PrepScholar
JUNE 12, 2023
If you’re in high school, you know all about how important the SAT is for getting into the college of your choice. But do you know the important details that play a part in your success? If you’ve ever wondered how many questions are on the SAT , you’ve come to the right place! First, let’s clarify that until spring of 2024, you will take the traditional pencil and paper SAT, but once the change to the digital SAT occurs, some aspects, like the number of questions on the SAT, will change.
SSA Online College Prep
JUNE 12, 2023
Alyssa the SAT Expert has heard tons of parents’ questions about applying to college. In this video, she walks you through some of the most common ones! Can your student use one essay for all of their applications ? Here’s how to write a great essay , based on what admissions officers want to see. While your essay is important, it’s far from the most important aspect of your application!
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
JUNE 16, 2023
Strategies to optimize your rank order list and get into your dream residency program Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Step-by-step guide to developing your NRMP rank order list Part 3: How to develop your rank order list - Part 1: Introduction The road to becoming a physician is a notoriously long slog. If you’ve made it through four years of undergraduate study and four years of medical school, that means you’re finally closing in on that elusive MD.
College Transitions
JUNE 12, 2023
Cal Poly SLO, the shortened name for California Polytechnic State University—San Luis Obispo, is the most selective of the 23 schools within the massive CSU system that serves nearly half a million students. With affordable.
College Essay Guy
JUNE 16, 2023
An explanation of how attendance plays into college admissions, so students and families can better understand how the application process works. If you’ve had a bunch of absences during high school and are trying to figure out if they will impact your applications, or if, conversely, you’ve had something close to perfect attendance and are hoping that will reflect well in admissions, then you’ve come to the right place.
BestColleges
JUNE 15, 2023
It's OK to reschedule a job interview if something unexpected comes up. If you need to reschedule, let the interviewer know as soon as possible. You can ask to reschedule an interview by phone or email (or both). Try to be flexible when rescheduling — consider what's convenient for both you and the prospective employer. Job interviews can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and unpredictable.
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
JUNE 11, 2023
Ivy League admissions statistics for the Class of 2027 and strategies to get in despite intense competition Ivy League acceptance rates are trending lower each year Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Ivy League acceptance rates: Class of 2027 Part 3: 2023 Ivy League acceptance rates takeaways Appendix: Previous Ivy League acceptance rates - Part 1: Introduction Ivy League acceptance rates are of great interest given that the eight universities—Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Prince
College Transitions
JUNE 13, 2023
Bowdoin College is among the most selective and respected liberal arts colleges in the United States, right up there with schools like Amherst, Swarthmore, and Claremont McKenna. These schools lack may the global name recognition.
Top Tier Admissions
JUNE 13, 2023
At Top Tier Admissions, we believe in supporting the whole student. Prioritizing mental well-being is crucial for students to thrive academically, emotionally, and personally. In our new blog series, we are providing the TTA community with resources on the critical intersection of mental health and college admissions, diving deep into the challenges faced by students and their families during this pivotal phase of life.
Scoir
JUNE 13, 2023
You're filling out your daunting college application. They ask for your grades and extracurriculars (check!). Easy. But. you've still got that dang college essay to tackle. You might be tempted to think: "Seems like a good job for ChatGPT!" The college essay is an important part of the self-portrait you paint for colleges. It's a time that your personality can shine through.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
JUNE 14, 2023
Reading Time: 9 minutes Unsurprisingly, developing a competitive edge can make your school’s recruitment strategy more impactful. However, with so many schools competing for the same prospects in today’s digital education marketing landscape, setting your school apart and attracting prospects can be challenging. That’s where an education marketing agency can make a difference.
College Transitions
JUNE 12, 2023
Berkeley and UCLA used to be the two clear-cut crown jewels of the University of California system. While that remains the case in 2023, many other branch campuses have become highly-selective universities in their own.
College Admissions Strategies
JUNE 13, 2023
A high school student’s College List is the set of institutions to which he or she will apply in senior year. They are the colleges that that the student determines are exceptionally well suited to their needs, goals, finances, talents, and preferences. A strong College List is vital to the success of a student’s admissions […] The post College Lists Should Have Financial Safety Schools appeared first on College Admissions Strategies.
BestColleges
JUNE 15, 2023
The partnership has almost 700 graduates, including a 73-year-old Army veteran. Drivers can transfer their eligibility up to two times to a family member. Drivers must be Gold, Platinum, or Diamond status and have over 2,000 lifetime trips. This graduation season, Arizona State University (ASU) celebrated 160 Uber drivers at the university's inaugural Uber graduation celebration.
Admissions Village
JUNE 12, 2023
We moved four years ago, and the house we bought has several flower beds. I have gotten the gardening bug. I like that it gets the dogs and me out of the house early every morning to water and see how everything is doing. I joined our town’s Facebook page for gardeners, and I enjoy the constant stream of fresh flowers in the house. We also inherited a vegetable garden.
College Transitions
JUNE 14, 2023
Over 32,000 high-achieving teens applied to be part of Carnegie Mellon’s Class of 2026—13.5% were accepted. The vast majority of successful applicants had pristine transcripts and SATs of 1500 or better.
road2college
JUNE 13, 2023
The inspiring true story of how a student with special education needs got into multiple colleges! The post I Watched My Average Student Get into College, Against All Odds appeared first on Road2College.
Solomon Admissions
JUNE 16, 2023
For many months, students have been working on their college process. From searching for colleges to visits, to writing a personal statement, there has been substantial commitment toward their future. And as they approach the final leg of the process, an equally important decision emerges: When do I apply? It is essential to have a strong understanding of the various application types: Early Decision, Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, Priority Decision, Regular Decision, and Rolling Admiss
BestColleges
JUNE 14, 2023
Although it took a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business travel is already bouncing back, with 1.3 million business trips taken each day in the United States alone. Not only that, but 77% of millennials in the U.S. with traveling jobs said work trips helped them feel more creative and efficient. Jobs that require travel are clearly in demand — and may even promote productivity.
Top Tier Admissions
JUNE 12, 2023
In July 2022, we provided a deep dive into college rankings and the investigation into the accuracy of Columbia’s self-reported data for U.S. News and World Report (USNWR). We get many questions about how both USNWR and The Forbes rankings are calculated. Last year’s controversy over accusations from a Columbia professor led the university to initially withdraw from the rankings before being officially pulled by USNWR.
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