Admissions Village

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Thank you, Amy Seeley and Mike Bergin, for featuring me on your "Tests and the Rest" podcast. It is always great to speak with you both.

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The College Curators

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Early Decision and Early Action admissions decisions are here: Accepted, Deferred, or Denied. Now what? Whatever your result, there are more things that you can do. If you are Deferred.

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Enrollment Builders

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Institutions have thousands of leads and wonder why they don’t turn into students. The answer is that the institution doesn’t build a relationship with each lead. Colleges and universities flood prospects with email, one-off calls, and print pieces designed to inform the prospect about the institution. When there’s no consistent, systematic approach to building a relationship with those prospects, then the “relationship” that’s built is simply transactional (e.g., Apply Now!

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 10, 2021

As we all know by now, many colleges and universities in the United States became much more selective during the most recent application cycle, largely due to a surge in applications resulting from both short- and long-term changes. But the extent of that change can be hard to see, especially when acceptance rates are already so low at so many schools.

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Koodoos Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With Springtime in the air, our March scholarships are here (English accent)! Take a look at a selection of scholarships from across the web, available from various foundations, schools, companies, and community organizations, with March 2021 deadlines. Scholarship For Journalism Diversity Sponsor: The National Press Club Amount: $8,500 Closing Date: March 1, 2021 Number of Awards: 1 Description: Intent to recruit promising future journalists who will bring diversity to American journalism.

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the college spy

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

College is likely the first experience in which students get to choose their learning environment. Teens typically don’t choose their high school, their teachers or even most of their courses. Making this choice is exciting, but with over 4000 colleges and universities in the United States, starting a college search can be a daunting task for high school juniors and their parents.

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The Ivy Dean

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Here at the Ivy Dean, there has been much cause for celebration recently: we helped our students to achieve phenomenal early acceptance results for the Class of 2026. Despite unusually low acceptance rates at top colleges, including those in the Ivy League, our students gained admission to Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania, Brown, Georgetown, NYU and Colgate, among others.

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Bright Futures Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

She holds many titles: mom, wife, daughter, college counselor, director of development, podcast aficionado, musical guru, lover of learning, and more. Claire Mangrum officially joined the Bright Futures team in 2018. But she has been its biggest cheerleader since day one. Because, of course, her mother is Bright Futures’ founder Dr. Beth Dennard ! Claire Mangrum’s High School Days.

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Berkeley² Academy

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Ready to Submit? Proofread It! As the regular decision deadline approaches , it is a good time to talk about putting the finishing touches on your college applications. With the long essays and the various short answers required by the colleges, the final step is a detailed check of the writing for clarity and style. In the grand scheme of your college essay-writing process, most of the time spent should be devoted towards developing the essay’s message – grammar and writing style should be the

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Enrollify

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This is the final blog in a three-part series. Check out part one to learn more about understanding and improving the experience your website offers with search exit and depth metrics, and part two to discover the importance of search refinements on your higher education website.

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Admissions Village

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Federal Methodology, as expressed in the form “FAFSA,” is used for awarding federal student aid. Any student who wants to be considered for federal aid must complete a FAFSA form. Applying to FAFSA is free. The FAFSA looks at students’ and parents’ (if a student is a dependent) financial information to determine what they can afford to pay, the EFC (Expected Family Contribution).

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The College Curators

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Class of 2026 Early Decision Notification Dates Congratulations on submitting your ED/EA applications! Even though you have passed the first hurdle in this college application process, it’s time to start.

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Enrollment Builders

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Being down in enrollment causes panic for any admissions executive. During this stressful time, any number of thoughts run through your head. You’ve either heard it said or thought to yourself: “If we had more leads at the top of the funnel, we would have hit our goals.” Sure, because more in equals more out, right?

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College in 321

DECEMBER 15, 2021

College Counseling in Middle School? Yes. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant. It’s hard to know the right time to engage with a college coach/counselor. Some parents are overly eager, while others take a hands-off approach only to realize too late that their student is ill equipt to manage the college application process. So when should parents new to the college prep and application process get the family engaged in discussions with a professional?

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Koodoos Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

This year, I downloaded the Grammarly app for my iPhone. I signed in using my Google email account, which is what I also use to sign-in when I’m using Grammarly on my laptop. Just like for the desktop version of Grammarly, you can choose to use the free version or pay for the Premium version. After downloading the app for my iPhone, I installed the Grammarly keyboard so that I can use the app’s features to email, text, and post on social media.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 11, 2021

I Got Deferred or Rejected During Early Decision or Early Action. Can I Still Get into My Dream School? Last month we wrote to you about the happy news of early acceptances and now we are addressing what to do if you don’t get into your first choice school on the first try. Getting deferred or rejected is not the news you were hoping for in this early round, but most students are going to face some rejection during this process.

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Admitted

DECEMBER 9, 2021

iStock “She’s quite a character.” “He’s a character actor.” “They are people of good character.” We throw the word character around a lot, but what does it really mean? For the Character Collaborative —an organization of about 70 schools and colleges, as well as counselors, researchers, and associations committed to elevating attributes of character in the school and college admission process—character suggests features that distinguish an individual.

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College Planner Pro

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Insights from the Harvard Admissions Lawsuit The pandemic has completely changed the college admission landscape. As colleges have gone test-optional, there has been a rise in the importance of strong personal narratives and activities that show evidence of academic creativity and independent scholarship. As educators are looking to help students navigate the ever-changing admissions landscape, it is important to base recommendations on real insights into the admission processes at selective col

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Brand College Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Students and parents should plan college tours starting in 9th grade. That should give high school students enough time during freshmen, sophomore and junior years to visit several different college campuses, take the official college tour, and narrow down their preferences and final college list before senior year. Most colleges offer daily walking campus tours during the week and some also offer these on weekends.

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Humbach Education Consulting

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Recently, I attended the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Fall Conference where I spent the majority of each day in dynamic and informative conversation and professional development with colleagues from around the globe. The conference was invaluable and indeed I am grateful for the many "golden nuggets" of wisdom gleaned from veterans in the field.

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Enrollify

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This blog is part two in a three-part series. Check out part one to learn more about understanding and improving the experience your website offers with search exit and depth metrics, and stay tuned for part three to discover how site search can improve your student enrollment numbers.

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Admissions Village

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

It is almost October 1st which in college admissions means it is nearly time to start filling out any financial aid forms you need. For those less familiar with the financial aid process, October 1 is the first-day families can access, complete, and submit the 2022-2023 FAFSA (The Federal Application for Free Student Aid) and CSS Profile. Anyone logging in sooner will be completing forms for the wrong school year.

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The College Curators

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As early submission deadlines are fast approaching, students now need to turn their attention to the interview process. Here are our top 20 college interview questions and tips for how.

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Enrollment Builders

OCTOBER 18, 2021

As the person ultimately responsible for ensuring enrollment growth at your institution, you will be challenged with “defending” and advancing any changes to existing plans. You may find yourself wondering. "What will leadership (and my team) want to know about my plan to introduce a Contact Center partnership ?". Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could guess what questions might be asked of you before these presentations?

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AHM Advising

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Some students will thrive in a less traditional academic environment, one where hands-on, project-based learning is the norm. For strong students who are creative, collaborative, and have an interest in communications and/or the arts, Emerson should certainly be on the list. Here are five fun facts about Emerson College : 1) Emerson was founded as a school of oratory, elocution, and dramatic art.

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Koodoos Learning

JANUARY 17, 2021

At this point, most US colleges have implemented a holistic approach to their college admissions process. Instead of focusing on a number, admissions committees aim to understand who applicants are as individuals, specifically what they’re going to bring to the classroom and the campus community. What factors are considered in the Holistic Review? As the name suggests, the holistic approach to admissions involves evaluating each applicant as a whole person , taking into consideration more than j

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? When and Why Do Students Take It? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process. Some high schools also offer the PACT (common in the West and Mountain West).

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Admitted

DECEMBER 9, 2021

iStock. “She’s quite a character.” “He’s a character actor.” “They are people of good character.”. We throw the word character around a lot, but what does it really mean? For the Character Collaborative —an organization of about 70 schools and colleges, as well as counselors, researchers, and associations committed to elevating attributes of character in the school and college admission process—character suggests features that distinguish an individual.

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The College Solutions Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

An easy way for you to cut your college costs can be as easy as depositing money into a 529 account for just 24 hours. After moving money into a 529 account, many savers can quickly turn around and withdraw the cash to pay for their child’s college tuition and other qualified expenses. Here’s why you would want to make this 529 move: In most states, you can claim a state tax deduction – or even better a tax credit – for money deposited into a 529 account.

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Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Are the holidays your sweet solace between semesters? It’s the time of year when you can put your school books away for 2-3 weeks. . Some students fill this time by working jobs to save for college. Others may get roped into helping their parents more around the house. And many students find themselves relaxing the days away with friends. During this downtime, one thing to remember is you still have a lot to do to prepare for college.

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The Enrollment Marketer

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Prioritization matters. If you’re a personal finance enthusiast like myself (or even if you’re not), you may have heard of Dave Ramsey. He’s best known for his 7 Baby Steps , a money management plan to help the average person get out of debt and begin saving for the future. On his website, blog, and radio show, Ramsey talks a lot about the many ways to approach paying off debt, and has popularized the avalanche and snowball payoff strategies.

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Enrollify

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This blog is part one in a three-part series. Stay tuned for parts two and three to find out more about the importance of search refinements on your higher education website, and using site search to drive enrollments.

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Admissions Village

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

School is starting; YAY! For this year’s seniors, school starting means it is almost time to start applying to college. School is starting, OMG! Here is a senior checklist of what you all should be doing. 1) Most important - stay on top of all of your classes and focus on getting the best grades you can. Senior fall grades are very important to colleges.

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The College Curators

JULY 8, 2021

The Ten Most Common Types of College Essays and How to Approach Them It’s time for high school senior to get started on their college essays!

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Enrollment Builders

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

You work hard to generate leads so your institution can grow. Despite the increases in marketing budget and lead volume (not to mention the long hours you’ve poured into the project), you’re still struggling with your enrollment goals.

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Othot

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

There is considerable debate regarding whether the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping or hurting higher education. A recent report by The Brookings Institution , ( Enrollment algorithms are contributing to the crises of higher education, September 14, 2021 ), provides what I believe is an unnecessarily negative view of the potential of AI, particularly when used constructively as a complement to human decision-making.

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Koodoos Learning

JANUARY 4, 2021

It’s January and admissions season is well under way and application reviews have started. This year I’m reading applications for a school in California, so I’ll be speaking with that perspective in mind, but in no way am I speaking for the university. Plus of course, I also edit and revise personal statements for future students. So with that in mind, I decided instead of bringing you another video on personal statements—why not talk about some of the trends I’m seeing while reading application

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