Ruffaloni

AUGUST 8, 2023

AI is being used in different ways across enrollment Likely because few reported using AI in their work, only a few attendees responded to the survey question, “how are you currently using AI in your work?”. Of those who did respond (N=18), 44% said they are not using it currently in their work. Here they are.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Chronicle of Higher Education recently highlighted the universitys automatic-admit policy, viewed as an affirmative action alternative but also a major factor in UT Austins increasing selectivity. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. Increased competition Community college enrollment is facing several new external threats outside of the traditional competition from other colleges.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 21, 2025

The University of Miami has announced a significant policy update for prospective students. This marks a shift from the test-optional policy adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This marks a shift from the test-optional policy adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

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Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

Baker Colleges and universities nationwide turned to test-optional admission policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though a large share of institutions made tests optional, the implementation of these policies varied substantially from college to college.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 13, 2023

Many Universities & Colleges across the US are continuing with their test-optional policy in 2023-24, with only a handful confirming that they will resume testing policies for 2023-24. The University of California, for example, would only use your scores for course placements after you enroll.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This report is invaluable for tracking changes and trends over time, providing a deeper understanding of the long-term impact of implemented policies and changes. Moreover, institutions engaging in the CESS more than once within a five-year span will receive a complimentary longitudinal comparison report.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Small Liberal Arts College (SLAC): Typically a private college that encourages a broad education with a student enrollment of under 3,000. Early Action is non-binding, meaning students are not obligated to enroll if accepted. Test Optiona l: A policy adopted by some colleges where submitting SAT or ACT scores is not mandatory.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

These were the first applicants to apply under Yales new test-flexible policy which requires at least one ACT, SAT, AP, or IB set of test scores. The Class of 2029 saw a 14% decrease in early applications, likely due to the implementation of the new testing policy. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 15, 2022

RNL’s 2023 graduate and online research agenda will include an analysis of the policy and practice adjustments that are most likely make graduate or online students select your institution rather than the others they are considering (75+ percent of these students consider at least two institutions). You can enroll in courses year-round.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In a major policy change, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) has announced that it will reinstate its standardized testing requirement for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle. Meanwhile, Carleton College has chosen to permanently adopt a test-optional policy following a five-year pilot program.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Transfer students may still take advantage of a test-optional policy. ENROLL NOW TTA Top Tip: Don’t forget that if you are applying to the eight-year Program in Liberal Medical Education or the five-year Brown-Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Dual Degree Program , you must also complete program-specific essays.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 24, 2025

This surge is likely on account of a brand new need-blind review policy for international students. We recommend starting curriculum planning early if Brown is on the shortlist for your student lock in our 2024 pricing by enrolling in Private Counseling by February 1st. Try Application Boot Camp.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 22, 2025

In this blog, well explore the enrollment-boosting potential of student ambassadors and UGC for education marketing, the benefits they offer, and actionable steps to integrate them into your strategy. Struggling with enrollment? Our expert digital marketing services can help you attract and enroll more students!

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Phil Hill : A big part of writing both the blog on the 2019-20 data and the 2020-21 data blog (on the need to focus on 12-month unduplicated enrollment rather than fall snapshot) was to point out how much we’ve needed this type of data. Here is an abridged summary of our conversation.

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Niche

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It’s December, and just like Spotify has served up a summary of your listening activities for the year, we’re serving up our predictions for how the K-12 enrollment marketing landscape may (or may not) change in 2024.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. In this post, I’ll share five ways your community college can strengthen recruitment and enrollment efforts among Latine/x students sourced from EAB research and best practices from our 850+ Navigate partners. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our targeted email marketing services can help you attract and enroll more students. By ensuring that parents are well-informed about upcoming events, school policies, and student progress, administrators can build stronger connections between the school and the families they serve. Let’s explore! Find out today! Find out today!

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 9, 2025

If you’re interested in the school, it’s advisable to accept a spot on the waitlist while also confirming enrollment elsewhere. Waitlisted students, however, typically cannot provide updates, as their application has already been fully reviewed, and decisions depend on the availability of spots after final enrollments.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 8, 2025

Changes to standardized testing requirements Some colleges that have maintained test-optional policies include Princeton, the University of Maryland, and Texas A&M. According to their admissions office , Yales test-flexible policy is designed to empower applicants to put their best foot forward.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 7, 2025

Application Deadline: November 1 Notification Date: December 15 Binding Commitment: Accepted students must enroll at USC Marshall and withdraw applications to all other institutions. Limited Scope: The World Bachelor of Business and Business of Innovation programs are not included in this ED option.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 14, 2024

Market gaps can be identified through study of economic and census data as a means of establishing an understanding of trends and enhanced through direct input from prospective students, parents, policy makers, and employers. How do we assess if our academic programs are aligned with student demand?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 17, 2025

Of the admitted students, 79% plan to enroll in the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences while the remainder will enroll in the Pratt School of Engineering. Socioeconomic diversity, especially in the wake of the Supreme Courts 2023 decision on affirmative action , appears to have been a recruitment focus for Duke.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Empathy As enrollment and philanthropy professionals, it is necessary to understand the role of AI in the workplace and its impact on a wide range of audiences: students, families, alumni, donors, colleagues, and others. Doing so builds trust in using AI responsibly and positively in our work. Where do we go from here with AI?

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Berkeley² Academy

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Today, we’re breaking down recent news surrounding UT Austin’s auto-admission policy and UT tuition coverage, including how these shifts may impact you! Students must be Texas residents, enrolled full-time, submit the FAFSA and/or TASFA, and demonstrate financial need. This change is already reflected on their website.

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Caltech Admissions

AUGUST 29, 2024

This past winter term, I enrolled in a political science course led by Prof. Mike Alvarez focused on public policy. Throughout the term, we delved into various policies, dissecting their far-reaching impacts on the economy, governance, and our personal lives. I’m not skipping class – in fact, I’m attending it.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 21, 2024

Get all the insights at our study release webinar on May 1 , as RNL experts explore how the data can inform policies, practices, and priorities to ensure they align with student expectations. When viewed holistically, the data lead to five interlinked action items that institutions must tackle in order to grow online enrollment.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

You can explore an extensive, by-the-numbers look at its offerings, from enrollment and tuition statistics to student life and financial aid information, on its Common Data Set. But before you jump into our essay guide, you might want to first get a clearer sense of all that UF is looking for in its students. Francis House.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In this blog, we’ll break down what it means for a college to be “test-optional,” how these policies impact admissions, and introduce you to some of the best test optional colleges in the U.S. That’s right—so many schools are embracing test-optional policies, giving students like you more opportunities to find the right fit.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 26, 2023

While the November blog indicated that Snapshot Data undercounted total enrollment by nearly 6 million students in 2019 (the last pre-pandemic year), I didn’t go too far into where these missing students were hidden. This can all be found when you look at those enrollment differences by instructional format chosen by students.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 22, 2025

In this blog, well explore the enrollment-boosting potential of student ambassadors and UGC for education marketing, the benefits they offer, and actionable steps to integrate them into your strategy. Struggling with enrollment? Our expert digital marketing services can help you attract and enroll more students!

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Does direct admissions directly lead to enrollment growth? Even the organizations running direct admission programs are transparent that the additional barrier of affordability must be addressed for enrollment numbers from these programs to increase at participating colleges and universities.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center estimates that enrollment in public two-year colleges in fall 2023 grew by 4.4% In spring 2024, enrollment in public two-year colleges grew 4.7 These schools offer some amazing perks, like open enrollment policies and flexible scheduling that can adapt to your lifestyle.

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Earlier this month, the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) released their annual “Graduate Enrollment and Degrees 2012-2022” report. The headline in Inside Higher Education was that graduate enrollment contracted by 4.7 They are among the 15 institutions enrolling the largest numbers of graduate students in the United States.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

What can we say about test-optional admissions policies today? In 2019-20, nearly three-quarters of applicants sent colleges assessment results.” • Also, according to this article , “These trends follow a significant number of colleges switching to test-optional policies, which is reflected in the Common App data.

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 18, 2025

This means students should enroll in Honors, Advanced, and AP/IB courses whenever possible and avoid taking off-blocks unless they are using that time productively for an internship, research opportunity, or major-related work experience. Some dual credit classes are taught at high school while others are taught on college campuses or online.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

UPenn yield rate The yield rate tells you how many admitted students actually enroll. A big reason for this surge is the rise of test-optional policies and increased global access to higher education. Out of 3,885 transfer applicants, only 178 were admitted, and 132 enrolled. This number says a lot about UPenn’s pull.

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