Ruffaloni
JUNE 20, 2024
Knowing which enrollment metrics to monitor can give you a competitive edge. It’s almost impossible not to know about the “enrollment cliff” (although there may be a second cliff after the one we’re already expecting). Fewer high school graduates with increased diversity coupled with a rising mistrust of higher education and the worth of higher education has many enrollment professionals rethinking their game plan.
Enrollment Builders
JUNE 20, 2024
Are you considering outsourcing part of your admissions outreach to a call center? If so, you might have heard about potential issues.
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PrepScholar
JUNE 21, 2024
In 2024, several elite colleges dropped their test-optional admissions policies and returned to requiring SAT/ACT scores as part of the admissions process. This is a major change in college admissions–and one that may be adopted by other colleges and universities in the future. With more college admissions changes potentially on the horizon, how can you plan your college application process?
DC College Counseling
JUNE 17, 2024
What did the Columbia and Wake Forest applications have in common this past year? Both asked students to share information about books they’d read! Yes, reading is a great way to pass the time in general, but it can be especially important for rising seniors to pick up a few books while hitting the beach this summer. Remember, even if students aren’t applying to schools that ask about books in the application, they still need to be prepared to discuss reading material in college interviews.
Ruffaloni
JUNE 20, 2024
How do students and families perceive the admissions process? This is the second in a series comparing student perceptions with the perceptions of university families. The first article focused on satisfaction with financial aid and tuition value. This one takes a closer look at the admissions experience. These results are based on nearly 140,000 students from the RNL Student Satisfaction Inventory across three academic years, and over 20,000 families who completed the CampusESP/RNL Universit
BestColleges
JUNE 18, 2024
Eligible transfer students from 15 California community colleges are guaranteed admission into the California State University, Sacramento Black Honors College (BHC). The BHC is a first-in-the-nation honors college designed to support Black and African American students' success. It will have dedicated faculty and staff and a 6,000-square-foot space.
Top Tier Admissions
JUNE 17, 2024
Whether it’s convincing yourself to get out the door to go for a run, kicking an unhealthy habit, or starting a school assignment you’ve been avoiding, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is simply to begin. In his book The Art of the Start , Guy Kawasaki, Apple’s “Chief Evangelist” marketer under Steve Jobs, captures the feeling best: “The hardest thing about getting started is getting started.
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Ruffaloni
JUNE 20, 2024
Read our full report of the findings. Navigating the college planning process is like solving a crazy-hard puzzle blindfolded while eating a bowl of spaghetti…Okay, maybe it’s not that bad, but it can feel overwhelming! With a gazillion factors to consider and colleges to research, where do they even start? We know that 72 percent of all high school students think college planning is hard, so how can you help students find you?
Admissions Village
JUNE 19, 2024
College/University Terms: Accelerated Degree Programs: An accelerated degree program reduces the amount of time it takes to obtain an undergraduate degree by at least one year. Most accelerated degree programs allow a student to obtain a bachelor’s degree in three years or less. They are often combined with some type of graduate program like a 7 year BS/MD program.
Top Tier Admissions
JUNE 19, 2024
Like the other eight undergraduate institutions in the system, UCLA uses the UC Application (UC App) as its sole avenue of entry. The UC App opens on August 1 st each year (as does the Common App), and has an application deadline of November 30 th , with no opportunity for Early Action or Early Decision applications. What distinguishes the UC App from its cousin, the Common Application, is that the UC App gives students considerably more space to enter information about their activities (20 acti
College Transitions
JUNE 20, 2024
Sometimes a college’s growing athletic prowess can catapult its popularity, enhance its academic reputation, and lead to an increase in selectivity. Such is the case with Villanova University, a private, Catholic institution located in the posh Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia. Nova’s 1985 NCAA Men’s Basketball title propelled the once-regional institution into the national spotlight; […] The post How to Get Into Villanova: Acceptance Rate & Strategies first appeared on College Transi
Ruffaloni
JUNE 19, 2024
RNL’s new Online Student Recruitment Report presents findings from our recent survey of 1,500 prospective and enrolled online students. The report presents five interconnected strategies that will help institutions to both maximize the growth of their online footprint and to ensure that students rate the quality of their experience highly. Perhaps the most important finding in the study was the rating enrolled respondents gave to their current/recent online experience: More than 40 percent of en
BestColleges
JUNE 19, 2024
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the University System of Maryland (USM) signed an agreement in April that will allow incarcerated individuals at all state correctional institutions to have access to a college education. The agreement aims to help ensure the success of incarcerated people once they are released.
PrepScholar
JUNE 20, 2024
If you’ve found this article, I assume it’s crunch time, and your ACT test date is in the next couple weeks. If you do not fall into this category (you have a bit of time—one month or more—before your test date), you can still read this guide for some study strategies, but I recommend you take advantage of all the ti me you have by spreading your ACT preparation out.
College Transitions
JUNE 19, 2024
In the 1990s and early 2000s, the University of Chicago was still a premier destination for quiet, bookish types, many of whom had their heart set on a future in research/academia. Always a haven for intellectuals, UChicago was more concerned with providing an epically rigorous educational experience (the school was then known as “where fun […] The post How to Get Into the University of Chicago: Acceptance Rate and Strategies first appeared on College Transitions.
Ruffaloni
JUNE 19, 2024
This post was authored by Nikki Hartley, Content Marketing Manager of Six Red Marbles. RNL and Six Red Marbles have partnered together to provide high quality instructional design for colleges and universities as part of RNL’s Graduate and Online Enrollment Solutions. Strong instructional design helps you both recruit and retain students. High-quality instructional design pays enormous dividends for colleges and universities.
Scoir
JUNE 18, 2024
Are you a strong swimmer or do you prefer to wade into shallow water where the bottom is visible and footing is certain? Most people expose themselves to water and swimming situations to their respective levels of skill and comfort—no more, no less. The same might be true as you assess your comfort level with different academic environments in search of a good college fit.
Solomon Admissions
JUNE 21, 2024
As a college admissions consultant, I often find myself advising students to consider whether to apply Early Action to their top-choice colleges. While many students are still weighing their options or trying to make a final decision, Early Action can provide numerous benefits that can help make the college application process a little less stressful. … The post Five Reasons to Apply Early Action to College appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.
College Transitions
JUNE 18, 2024
Over 43,000 students from around the world applied for a place in the UGA Class of 2028. Further, the EA round in the 2023-24 cycle broke the previous year’s all-time high mark. This means that the UGA supplemental essay may be even more important in 2024-25 than in previous years. Last year, the average incoming […] The post UGA Supplemental Essay 2024-25 – Prompt and Advice first appeared on College Transitions.
Colorado State University
JUNE 17, 2024
There are a lot of reasons why Colorado State is special, and one of the biggest is this special town we reside in. Fort Collins offers a thriving culture that boosts art, dining, recreation, and entertainment — all with a unique FoCo spin. Movie watching doesn’t get left behind in the unique experiences category, either. Here are some cool, unique ways to watch a flick in Fort Collins. #1.
Ivy College Essay
JUNE 15, 2024
Best Computer Science Colleges in the US As technology continues to drive innovation across industries, the demand for skilled computer scientists has never been higher. Choosing the right college is essential for students who want to excel in this competitive field. Here is a look at some of the best computer science colleges in the United States, each offering unique strengths and opportunities. 1.
JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG
JUNE 17, 2024
When all the Ivy League institutions went test-optional as a result of COVID, and some seemed comfortable with the idea, I thought I’d be writing a lot less about the College Board. And I was, for a while.
College Transitions
JUNE 19, 2024
A popular filming location for shows/movies about brilliant young scientists (Big Bang Theory, Numb3rs, Real Genius, and countless others), the California Institute of Technology is a magnet for the most accomplished STEM minds in the country. You might think of Caltech as “MIT-West”—in many ways that would be an accurate moniker—but the school is far […] The post How to Get Into Caltech: Acceptance Rate & Admissions Strategies first appeared on College Transitions.
Colorado State University
JUNE 18, 2024
A Ram’s Life is a vlog series for Rams by Rams, and showcases everything from the daily life of a CSU Ram to advice videos, DIY tutorials, tips and tricks for navigating college life, and even excursions into Fort Collins and beyond Colorado State. Colorado State University student and vlogger, Tiaira, gives you college advice on what you need to succeed as a student … before you even get here!
Simply Admissions
JUNE 18, 2024
Summer 2024 has brought exciting news for Simply Admissions, marking another year of outstanding accomplishments by our students. They have been accepted to 126 colleges across 37 states, amassing over $8.8 million in merit aid (not including state scholarships such as HOPE or Bright Futures). This collective achievement reflects our students’ hard work and dedication as they embark on the next chapter of their educational journeys.
road2college
JUNE 21, 2024
Dear Roadie, My daughter tells me that all her friends are putting a lot of effort and money into decorating. The post Dear Roadie, My Daughter Wants Me to Spend a Small Fortune Decorating Her Dorm Room. How Much Is Too Much? appeared first on Road2College.
College Transitions
JUNE 17, 2024
Successful applicants to Cornell University universally possess an ‘A’ average in a rigorous high school curriculum, stellar SAT/ACT scores, and a record of accomplishment outside of the classroom in (typically) two or more extracurricular activities. However, these attributes are necessary but often not sufficient, as Cornell rejects 93% of the homogeneous horde of high-achieving candidates […] The post How to Get Into Cornell: Acceptance Rate and Strategies first appeared on
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
JUNE 19, 2024
Reading Time: 11 minutes As an educational institution looking to thrive and grow, increasing student enrollment is likely a top priority. Why is student enrollment important? The significance of robust enrollment numbers extends beyond filling seats as it impacts the institution’s financial health, reputation, and ability to offer diverse and dynamic programs.
Georgia Tech Admissions Blog
JUNE 20, 2024
This week we welcome Interim Executive Director of Admission, Mary Tipton Woolley, to the blog. Welcome, Mary Tipton! Over the last several years, the Georgia Tech Admission Blog has allowed us to share our knowledge and expertise with a wide audience. As loyal readers know, the main author of the blog, Rick Clark, moved into a new role at Georgia Tech in January.
DC College Counseling
JUNE 20, 2024
Hope everyone is finding a way to stay cool this week; it’s a hot one! BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK COLLEGE BOARD PRESIDENT TO OVERSEE THE FAFSA In some rather shocking news to the educational community , the Department of Education has tapped Jeremy Singer, president of the College Board, to oversee the continued development of the new and “improved” FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
College Transitions
JUNE 17, 2024
The 2023-24 admissions cycle saw the nine undergraduate University of California campuses collectively attract an all-time record of 250,000+ applications; this represented a double-digit increase from three years prior. Logic would suggest that institutions receiving as many as 174,000 applications (UCLA) would not employ a particularly holistic admissions process.
College Essay Guy
JUNE 21, 2024
Do you want to have “the educational experience of a lifetime?” Because that’s what students like you have reported after attending SSP (the Summer Science Program)! Of course, from that description, you can probably also imagine the SSP is one of the most competitive summer programs for high school students! (And you’re right—it is.) Securing a spot can be nearly as challenging as being admitted to an elite Ivy League school.
Admissions Mom
JUNE 21, 2024
One of the most difficult aspects of the college admissions experience is this feeling that you don’t have control over the process. That colleges make all the decisions. And that’s true, colleges do get to use their institutional priorities to eventually decide who is accepted into their class, but, one thing for sure you have control of is your list.
Berkeley² Academy
JUNE 21, 2024
As students begin researching colleges, they may wonder about the differences between majors and minors or between a B.A. versus a B.S. degree. Though the intricacies of degree types and courses of study may seem daunting, here is a breakdown to help students approach their research and applications with an informed mindset. Majors A major is a chosen course of study in the field you choose to specialize in.
College Transitions
JUNE 21, 2024
Notre Dame Football Schedule 2024 & Fighting Irish History – The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are a cornerstone of college football. The program has had its share of solid seasons over the past two decades, and they represent many aspects of the pop culture and pageantry college football fans love. The Fighting Irish hold a […] The post Notre Dame Football Schedule 2024, Season Preview, & History first appeared on College Transitions.
College Essay Guy
JUNE 21, 2024
Creative writing is one of the most rewarding forms of artistic expression. And if you’re a young aspiring writer, the Iowa Young Writers’ Studio is one of the best places to hone your craft, find inspiration, and connect with like-minded peers. Just browse the program’s student testimonials. You’ll see enthusiastic reviews like “A paradise for writers" and “The Iowa Young Writers’ Studio, indubitably, has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me.
HelloCollege
JUNE 21, 2024
Illinois high school students are rethinking their standardized testing plans. Following an announcement by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) , the ACT will replace the SAT as the state’s high school accountability assessment. This transition will influence how Illinois high school students prepare for college admissions tests, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on the impact of this change.
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