The Enrollment Marketer

JULY 17, 2024

"Great marketing allows audiences to have a voice in the story, so that they're not just listeners, but can become the protagonists." - Mario Bini Audience, audience, audience. Every marketer knows the importance of finding the right audience, not just those in higher ed marketing. But with the enrollment cliff looming, ensuring your institution is speaking to the right audience has never been more important.

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College Transitions

JULY 15, 2024

For aspiring doctors, the journey to medical school is often viewed as a challenging and competitive process. While excellent grades and strong MCAT scores are certainly crucial, the role of one’s undergraduate institution in shaping this path is a topic of great interest to students, parents, and educators alike.

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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

Students will have the option to take the science portion of the ACT, similar to the optional writing portion. The math, reading, and English core test will be reduced from three hours to two hours to curb test-taking fatigue. The new ACT will roll out online in spring 2025 and in school in spring 2026. Many colleges and universities went test-optional during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some have recently reinstated standardized testing requirements.

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Scoir

JULY 19, 2024

Financial aid for college is available through several different sources. Understanding each source is paramount in minimizing the cost of college. According to the College Board’s Trends in Student Aid , $234.6 billion was provided in federal, state, and institutional grants in the 2021-2022 academic year. Wondering how to get your hands on some of this money?

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 18, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, the ACT has made bold moves to redefine its role and stay ahead of the competition, particularly the Digital SAT. New changes announced to the ACT will not only make it more popular but could also challenge the dominance of the Digital SAT. Here’s why. ACT: THE GAME-CHANGING INNOVATIONS The ACT has introduced two fundamental changes that set it apart from its traditional format and its competitors: Enhanced Flexibility: Students can now choos

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HelloCollege

JULY 17, 2024

The ACT is undergoing major changes. Earlier this week, the CEO of ACT, Janet Goodwin, announced plans to adapt the test to better meet the needs of students and educators, namely through increased flexibility and a shorter test. The changes to the ACT are significant and long-term, so if your child is a rising junior or younger, it’s essential to stay informed about these upcoming changes.

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College Transitions

JULY 17, 2024

Washington, DC, is an attractive locale for students looking to attend college in a bustling, cosmopolitan city with a bevy of recreational, cultural, and internship/pre-professional opportunities.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 16, 2024

Letters of recommendation play a vital role in a student’s successful college or grad school admissions journey. Small yet mighty, these letters provide insight on a student’s academic strengths and potential contributions to their campus or program. When asked what he’s looking for when reviewing a letter of recommendation as part of graduate admissions at Brown University, Dr.

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Solomon Admissions

JULY 17, 2024

Should You Take a Gap Year? Exploring the Benefits and Considerations An increasing number of students are opting to take a year off between high school and college. The reasons vary from wanting to “take a break” from homework and exams to a desire to travel, follow a passion, or simply work and save money… The post Should I take a Gap Year? appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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College Transitions

JULY 17, 2024

From 1980 to 1990, Boston College accepted as few as 31% of applicants and as many as 45% of prospective Eagles. Between 1994 and 2003, the average SAT score jumped roughly 100 points with the 50th percentile scores climbing from 1120-1270 up to 1210-1360.

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Scoir

JULY 17, 2024

Higher education has been through the wringer these past few years, with little signs of those challenges letting up. And now, what colleges have been anticipating for years is just around the corner: the 2025 enrollment cliff.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 14, 2024

Out of the top 50 private universities in the United States, MIT and Georgetown are the only two that cannot be accessed through the Common App. Navigating the Georgetown application can be a bit tricky, so I’ve broken down Georgetown’s deadlines, the application process, and tips and tricks for submitting a successful app to D.C.’s prestigious Jesuit powerhouse.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

Can expat students get in-state tuition and other financial aid? Unfortunately, expats are generally not eligible for in-state tuition as this is tied to where the student and their parents have resided in the time leading up to the college application. While you may have spent time living in the US before, you are not eligible for in-state tuition in most states unless you have lived in that state for at least 12 months before applying to college.

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College Transitions

JULY 17, 2024

In 1990, The New York Times published an article entitled, “With Money and Talent, Emory Raises Its Status.” The accelerated growth began when Coca-Cola magnate, Robert Woodruff, donated over 100 million dollars to the school—at the time, the largest gift ever handed to an educational institution.

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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

The Pac-12 Conference currently consists of only Washington State University and Oregon State University. Former Pac-12 schools left for other conferences offering better media deals. Both remaining Pac-12 schools will compete in football within the Mountain West Conference. The future remains uncertain for the Pac-12, which could reconstitute its membership.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 19, 2024

Vanderbilt University , founded in 1873, is currently ranked #18 in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report ’s list of best schools (tied with Dartmouth ). Almost 80% of students live on its 340+ acre campus in Nashville, Tennessee — which is also designated as an arboretum. Vanderbilt has increased in popularity in recent years. The Common Data Set shows an approximate 25% increase in yield over the last 10 years.

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enrollmentFUEL

JULY 13, 2024

We all know the value of ongoing professional development for employees at every level of an organization, but the potential team-wide benefits for today's higher education enrollment office are often overlooked. After all, the enrollment team encompasses a wide range of roles, each requiring its own specific skill sets. Often tasked with recruiting more students with fewer resources, many enrollment teams require at least some staff members to wear more than one hat, which makes keeping profess

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College Transitions

JULY 16, 2024

Situated just five miles outside of Boston, the campus of Tufts University has long been a destination point for high-achieving teens in the Northeastern United States. However, as with many other prestigious institutions over the last few decades, Tufts has seen a consistently climbing number of applications and a commensurate decline in acceptance rates.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 19, 2024

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is known for their rigorous engineering program , vibrant campus community , and 200-year history of research advancements. Their accomplished alumni include astronaut Jack Swigert, ARPANET originator Raymond Tomlinson, and Nobel Prize-winner Ivar Giaever, among many others. Hoping to follow in their footsteps?

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BestColleges

JULY 19, 2024

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program erases debt for public servants after 10 years of work. Few borrowers, however, had been able to benefit from the program prior to 2021. Biden has continually granted debt forgiveness to these servants during his presidency. This latest action is another example of this trend. President Joe Biden's administration approved another $1.2 billion in federal student loan forgiveness for government workers and other public servants.

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Admissions Mom

JULY 19, 2024

Y’all might already know this — my second favorite part of college admissions after the personal essay is helping create college lists. It combines my love of travel, research, learning about culture and people, and education. I love throwing out suggestions for students to explore and go off on their merry little way as they lose themselves (in a totally good way) in a world of college research.

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College Transitions

JULY 16, 2024

The University of Notre Dame has always been a university for high-achieving students. In 1986, the home of the Fighting Irish admitted 43% of applicants. This group, the Class of 1990, sported an average SAT score of 1200; 75% earned a place in the top 10% of their high school cohort.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 19, 2024

Florida State University (FSU) is committed to academic excellence and a holistic admissions process. In this article, we will explore the expectations and requirements for FSU SAT scores. Be sure to check out our other post that discusses FSU’s ACT stats and requirements! What is the average SAT score at Florida State University? FSU’s SAT scores are competitive.

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iSchoolConnect

JULY 19, 2024

India has cultural connection with the UK and thus Indian students prefer to visit the UK for obtaining quality education. Time and again, the process of obtaining a student visa for the UK requires keen effort from anyone who intends to study in the United Kingdom. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on the types […] The post UK Student Visa: Types, Eligibility, Latest Updates, and more. appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, 

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 19, 2024

The University of Michigan is easily one of the best public universities in the country, and is globally recognized as an outstanding education institution. It’s also an athletic powerhouse. It has long ranked in the top 5 for national undergraduate public universities in the US, and the reputation globally is just as strong. Michigan, or Mich, is also massive.

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College Transitions

JULY 18, 2024

Like many other elite private colleges, Johns Hopkins University has fared quite well in higher education’s selectivity arms race since the start of the present millennium.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 19, 2024

Florida State University (FSU) is committed to academic excellence and a holistic admissions process. In this article, we will explore the expectations and requirements for FSU ACT scores. Be sure to check out our other post that discusses FSU’s SAT stats and requirements! What is the average ACT score at Florida State University? Florida State University’s average composite ACT score is around 29 , out of the maximum possible 36 points.

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iSchoolConnect

JULY 18, 2024

Study in Australia with Griffith University Scholarship Griffith University is now offering the Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship, which covers 50% of tuition fees, for international students starting their studies in 2024, 2025, or 2026. This scholarship aims to support outstanding students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. learn more about eligibility criteria and application details […] The post Griffith University Vice Chancellor’s Inter

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 18, 2024

Yale. The name speaks for itself. Yale is widely regarded as one of the best school in the nation (though these days, U.S. News & World Report ranks it at #5). And aspiring Yalies should take the application process extremely seriously. Recently accepted students had very impressive test scores. SATs were (on average) between 1500 and 1580, which ACT averages ranged from 33-35!

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College Transitions

JULY 15, 2024

Sitting in the company of other top public university gems like UCLA, UNC-Chapel Hill, UVA, the University of Michigan, and UT Austin, the University of Washington-Seattle perhaps flies a bit under the radar. However, like the others, UW-Seattle is consistently ranked as a top-20 public institution in the U.S.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 18, 2024

North Carolina State University (NC State), the flagship STEM campus of the UNC System, supports their diverse student body in both research and leadership. NC State’s accomplished alumni include comedian Zach Galifianakis, quarterback Philip Rivers, and SAS CEO James Goodnight. Hoping to join their ranks? First, you’ll need to nail your NC State supplemental essays.

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iSchoolConnect

JULY 18, 2024

Study in Australia with Griffith University Scholarship Griffith University is now offering the Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship, which covers 50% of tuition fees, for international students starting their studies in 2024, 2025, or 2026. This scholarship aims to support outstanding students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. learn more about eligibility criteria and application details […] The post Griffith University Vice Chancellor’s Inter

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 18, 2024

The University of Maryland is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland. With 12 schools and more than 90 undergraduate majors, UMD has a lot of choices for its nearly 30k undergrads. The school has only been getting more popular, especially for out-of-state students. While UMD is a state school, they get around three times the number of out-of-state applicants compared to those in-state.

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College Transitions

JULY 16, 2024

Barnard College, an all-female college located in Manhattan, also boasts an affiliation with Columbia University. With all of those desirable attributes, it’s no wonder the Barnard College acceptance rate dipped below 10% for the third straight year in 2024.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 18, 2024

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is a prestigious institution known for its rigorous academics and collaborative campus community. This article explores the SAT scores and requirements for applicants to CWRU, highlighting what you need to know to strengthen your application. Be sure to check out our other post that discusses CWRU’s ACT stats and requirements!

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2024

Considering a career in healthcare ? Nurses are in extreme demand as the U.S. battles a nursing shortage, which may leave you contemplating whether to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). This nursing degree program guide will walk you through what to expect from a BSN program, as well as the expedited pathways to earning a BSN. You can also read on to learn more about what it takes to get into a BSN program and how many years you'll spend earning your degree.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 17, 2024

In the summer of 2024, the University of Chicago , one of the best universities in the county and an elite institution frequently cited as Ivy Adjacent, announced a new admissions option that will fundamentally change getting into the university. “Announced” is a mischaracterization, though, and a huge one. There wasn’t an announcement at all. Nothing on the admissions website.

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