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The New Reality of College Planning:  Why Personalization Matters More Than Ever

Ruffaloni

But here’s where it gets interesting: Financial aid and scholarships have become the primary hook for attracting students, with 81 percent of juniors and 78 percent of seniors ranking them as crucial factors in college choice. The shifting sands of student priority What catches a student’s attention these days?

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Higher Ed’s Reality Check: What Students Really Think About College

Ruffaloni

Colleges should: Present total costs upfront, including living expenses and materials Break down financial aid options in clear, everyday language Show concrete examples of return on investment Create customized financial planning tools that account for individual circumstances 3.

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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

Admissions Village

Possible decisions include acceptance/admission, deferral to the regular decision pool (for applications submitted in the early rounds), placement on a waitlist, or denial of admission. See Financial Aid Package for more detail. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): A form used by U.S.

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10 Key Strategies to Improve Student Retention in Higher Education

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Internship programs, networking events, and job placement support should be at the forefront of marketing efforts. Enhancing Financial Aid Awareness and Support Financial difficulties are one of the biggest reasons students leave college before completing their programs. Source: Queen Beauty Institute Instagram 8.

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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

AdmissionSight

It helps you prep but also opens up opportunities for recognition and financial aid. To stay on top of your college application timeline, check out College Board’s BigFuture for helpful financial aid tips and resources. Draft your financial aid plan. Prepare for the SAT and ACT. Take the AP exams.

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The enrollment cliff crisis: How to pivot, not panic

Niche

When asked to predict the challenges they might face in applying to college, 61% said applying for financial aid, and 54% said paying application fees. The institutions implementing innovative financial aid models and affordability initiatives will be the ones that attract more eyes off the bat.

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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet: What High Schoolers Want to Know About Your College!

Ruffaloni

Affordability: It’s all about the Benjamins In a tie for first place, 95 percent of students are all about financial aid and scholarships. But here’s the thing: it’s not just about whether aid exists— 94 percent of students want the details on how to qualify. What are the takeaways for institutions like yours?