Koodoos Learning
OCTOBER 15, 2020
1. What is the PSAT? The PSAT is not just a practice version of the SAT - though it will help you prepare; it was created as a way to qualify students for National Merit Scholarships. 2. When should I take the PSAT? Students can take the PSAT at any point during their high school career, but it’s most common to take during your sophomore or junior year.
College Kickstart
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Seniors—in search of a better way to navigate college admissions madness? Take charge with College Kickstart! Given a list of schools you have in mind and your academic credentials, we'll help you craft a personalized plan in no time flat. That includes: Ensuring your list is balanced and set up for success. Capitalizing on odds-boosting early decision/early action opportunities.
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Enrollment Builders
JULY 1, 2020
"The truth is, we didn’t realize at first how working “aged” leads would make such a huge impact for our clients who are trying to grow academic programs. We had a thought that if we combined two established practices, aged lead follow-up and outbound contact strategies, it would redefine the way our higher education Contact Center operates. It wasn't until we saw it in practice that we noticed how significant of a game-changer it was for our partners.
the college spy
JANUARY 23, 2020
Myth #1: Visiting colleges is a waste of time and money. I can learn everything I need to know on the Internet and from books and guides. Looking at the buildings will not help me decide if a college is right for me. Visiting campuses is an essential part of the college selection process. You will spend several years of your life as a student at the college you ultimately choose.
Elite Open School
DECEMBER 21, 2020
After all the blood, sweat, and tears we put into our college applications, we can’t help but dream of that special moment when we receive our coveted letters of acceptance. But (record scratch!) there are more potential outcomes to our applications than either outright acceptances or rejections. While all applications eventually end in one of these results, applicants are often either first deferred or waitlisted along the way.
Berkeley² Academy
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Anyone who has submitted an Early Decision/Action application knows the anxiety and ballooning hopes that go into waiting to hear back from a dream college. And when you do receive that cherished news, there’s only really one result that is satisfying: certainty, a resounding YES or NO. Then there’s the deferment letter, which essentially means that you are good, but not good enough, and now you’ll be competing against the whole Regular Decision pack.
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College in 321
DECEMBER 9, 2020
A Glimpse Into the Future of Higher Education Post 2020: 5 Trends. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant. Nobody can say 2020 has been normal, and the higher education world is no different. It’s difficult to say how many of the changes in secondary and college education due to the pandemic will stick, but there is no doubt that what “going to college” meant to us years ago, is not what it will be moving forward.
Humbach Education Consulting
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Online classes or some modified version of schooling at home is the new reality for a large majority of students in the country. The coronavirus pandemic has created huge education adjustment for everyone involved – students, parents, and teachers. Many are now worried – especially juniors – about how this new version of school will impact your college admission prospects next year.
EAB
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Use the industry-wide data and resources below to inform your graduate, online, and adult degree completer growth strategy. Data shown on this page is drawn from EAB’s Organizational Benchmarking Survey. The survey collects over 80 different data points from nearly 300 institutions on academic governance, portfolio composition, and revenue outcomes for professional, continuing, and online education divisions.
Koodoos Learning
MAY 27, 2020
Whether the college specifically has a “Why This College” prompt or not, it’s important to address why you’re interested in each program. In their personal statement, many applicants will include a paragraph or two addressing the specific resources, professors, and courses that draw them to a specific program. Essays for your Graduate Application To give you an idea, here are some standard graduate school writing requirements: 1.
College Kickstart
APRIL 19, 2020
Attention College Kickstart subscribers! We’ve enhanced our test-optional recommendation engine to help you better handle the growing list of schools going test-blind for the 2020-21 admission cycle. Click Continue Reading below to learn more. Handling Test-Blind Admissions in College Kickstart. What is Test-Blind Admission? Institutions that are “test-blind” will NEVER consider your test scores as part of your application, even if you choose to submit them.
Not So Common Application
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
I have been helping students gain admissions to their dream colleges for over 20 years. What I love most about what I do is knowing. The post Not So Common Application Services Success Stories appeared first on Not So Common Application.
the college spy
MAY 20, 2020
Colleges utilize five types of application deadlines. As students plan for college, an understanding of how each type can affect their admissions chances as well as how a deadline at one college can limit the deadline choice at another college should be a key part of planning the admissions process. The deadline types and the benefits/drawbacks of each are described below along with specific tips from The College Spy to help you decide which deadline is best for you. 1.
The Ivy Dean
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, educational institutions are continuously finding ways to adapt their operations – and college admissions is no exception. This year represents an unprecedented time for the higher education sector and there have been many changes to the applications and admissions requirements as a result. Here are some of the most notable changes that college applicants need to be aware of: Nearly all top colleges have eliminated standardized test requirements for this year,
Elite Open School
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020, was a momentous day in the history of the University of California. On that day, the University of California Board of Regents (the governing and policy-making body for the entire UC system) unanimously passed UC President Janet Napolitano's proposal to eliminate the SAT and ACT as a requirement on the UC application. Under President Napolitano's plan, UC was to adopt a test-optional admissions policy for the graduating high school classes of 2021 and 2022, then go test-b
CampusESP
AUGUST 27, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, schools around the world had to think quickly about how they would navigate the crisis. Through the CampusESP platform, colleges and universities are able to inform and communicate with families at their fingertips. Over the past several months, CampusESP partners have crushed the crisis communication game. We’re seeing activity ten times higher than normal as colleges and universities send out COVID-19 updates!
ACM College Consulting
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The recent article, ‘Meet Covid-19’s Freshman Class’ in The Chronicle of Higher Education sparked a lot of thoughts for me. Some of my freshman are on campus while others were asked to or chose to stay home this semester. No matter where they spent their fall semester, I heard many of them speak of their struggles. The biggest differences in their experiences stemmed from how the colleges handled the situation.
College in 321
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
To Send Test Scores, or not to Send Test Scores – That is the Question. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant. As the high school class of 2021 start their college application process, many are struggling to get SAT and ACT exam scores because of test date cancellations due to COVID-19. Some students are lucky to have one score from early in their junior year; others don’t have any.
Simply Admissions
AUGUST 13, 2020
It’s no secret that COVID has created plenty of upheavals, especially in college admissions. Over the next few months, we’ll discuss how students should navigate these changes. This month, we’ll go over post-COVID standardized testing changes and FAQs. The majority of colleges have changed their testing requirements recently, which seems like it’s only caused more confusion!
Humbach Education Consulting
AUGUST 5, 2020
Plan ahead and pack this COVID Quarantine Bag The COVID-19 Quarantine bag. It’s today’s First Aid kit. UGH! Pack an emergency COVID bag in case you test positive and have to quarantine. In these uncertain times, the possibility exists that you may test positive, and have to leave your dorm to quarantine. Check with and make sure you clearly understand your school’s specific protocol for students who test positive for COVID.
Koodoos Learning
MAY 17, 2020
Well, you hate to admit it, but you’ve given this decision enough thought and you know what you have to do. It’s time to transfer. Transferring is a big decision, as there are a lot of pieces that go into selecting a college and applying is a time commitment - especially when you’re still juggling classes and trying to keep your grades up. Here’s a list of the 7 steps you need to take to transfer colleges. 1.
College Kickstart
APRIL 19, 2020
We continue to look for ways to help you better manage the uncertainty brought on by COVID-19. In the past two months we've added several new capabilities, including: Active tracking of test-optional institutions. Links to virtual visit programming for each of the schools we cover. A recommendation engine to help you capitalize on test-optional admissions.
Not So Common Application
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Not So Common Application Service offers COVID-RELATED UPDATES Rather than scrolling endlessly through the internet for updates, here are a few central places that can. The post College Admissions & COVID-19 : How COVID-19 Is Impacting College Admissions appeared first on Not So Common Application.
the college spy
DECEMBER 27, 2020
As a college admissions consultant, I share my enthusiasm and genuine excitement about the college process with my students. Sometimes, I am greeted with an equal level of engagement and interest. Other times, I am met with disengaged students who are feeling stressed, frustrated or even angry. Why is this the case? Senior year is filled with many emotional ups and downs.
JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG
JULY 20, 2020
I remember an early 1990’s encounter with a university president who had an interesting take on higher education: He pointed out that there are really only a few institutions that have existed largely in their current form since the latter part of the Middle Ages: Some German breweries, The Catholic Church, and Higher Education. I […].
Essay Hell
JULY 10, 2020
A Great Essay Topic? Anything But the Coronavirus! When counseling students on finding great topics for their college application essays, I often direct them to explore problems they have faced in their lives. Problems provide the perfect springboard for writing a compelling personal statement. (Problems = challenge, obstacle, mistake, flaw, phobia, conflict, change, etc.
North Star Admissions Consulting
JULY 2, 2020
Applying to college is always stressful. For the class of 2021, the coronavirus pandemic complicates the situation. Here are some insights about the impact of Covid on college applications. Test Optional v. Test Blind. A growing number of schools, including all 8 Ivy League universities and Stanford, are test optional for the class of 2021. This policy shift reflects the fact that the SAT and the ACT are inaccessible for many test takers, due to coronavirus related safety concerns, and colleges
ACM College Consulting
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
After applications are submitted and the giant feeling of relief has subsided, there are a few things to keep in mind. Each school has their own timeline for when they will inform applicants of their admission decisions. In general, schools which have rolling admissions take 2-3 weeks, schools with November EA will inform you between mid-December and end of January, and schools with RD in January will inform you by end of February or March.
Winning Ivy Prep
JUNE 16, 2020
Curious about what UCLA acceptance rates and admission statistics looks like? Well, you’re in the right place! Here, we’ll discuss important stats of admitted students — such as average SAT/ACT scores and GPA — helping you find out where you stand in the race to become a Bruin. Read the article to learn the requirements of UCLA and how to get into UCLA.
The Ivy Dean
MAY 4, 2020
Due to the continued restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, junior students are likely wondering what this means for the college admissions process. Though the outbreak of COVID-19 has certainly posed challenges and required amendments to the way colleges admit new students, the good news is that students do not need to be concerned that the pandemic will negatively impact their chances of getting accepted into their dream school.
Humbach Education Consulting
JULY 3, 2020
Although this year AP tests were “non-traditional”, many colleges have said that they will still award AP credit ( see this list by Prompt ). AP scores will be available online beginning July 15. Scores are released over several days based on the state in which you tested. View the date and location schedule, and your scores, on the College Board website.
Koodoos Learning
MAY 17, 2020
It makes sense to ask, “Why do I need another spell checker when Google Docs and Microsoft Word come with text editors built-in?” That’s what I thought too before I downloaded Grammarly. As a program analyst and writing tutor, I spend most of my day behind a computer typing emails, essays, and memorandums, and I use Microsoft Office or Google Docs for about 99% of that work.
College Kickstart
APRIL 19, 2020
In recent weeks we've seen several prominent institutions adopt test-optional admissions for the coming cycle to alleviate some of the anxiety brought on by COVID-19. With many more institutions expected to follow suit, we've introduced two new capabilities in College Kickstart to help you stay on top of the changes and identify situations where applying test-optional may be worth considering.
Princeton College Consulting
APRIL 29, 2020
If you’re like most students, you’re probably feeling frustrated being cooped up inside during the COVID-19 pandemic and if you’re a junior, you could be anxious about the college admissions process. Truth be told, applying to college will look very different than it has in the past. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the Common Application essay.
the college spy
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
The Common Application is a single application that students can use to apply to over 900 colleges and universities. Although filling out one application streamlines the process of applying to college, the Common Application includes many sections and takes most applicants hours to complete. Think of the Common Application as an opportunity for college applicants to take the raw material of their high school experience and transform it into the best possible audition for college admission.
JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG
JULY 17, 2020
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we were experiencing a wave of colleges and universities going test-optional for freshman admission. And with societal change in California, and all the Ivy League institutions deciding they can make admissions decisions without the benefit of an SAT or ACT score (at least for one year), the wave has […].
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