The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Founded in 1833, Oberlin is the oldest co-ed school in the United States, the first college to admit Black students (1835), and the first college to admit women (1837), so it’s safe to assume that progressive politics and student activism are a huge part of the school’s culture. Oberlin is, however, a liberal arts school.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 7, 2024

Scripps College is a small, all-women’s liberal arts school in Claremont, California. It’s part of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of liberal arts schools designed to mimic that New England school feel. The first-year acceptance rate at Scripps is 28%, but the transfer acceptance rate is 11%!!

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s even harder to get in as a transfer: last cycle, they had a 3% transfer acceptance rate. To state it more plainly, 17 out of 573 applicants got in, and 11 of them enrolled. This loooooow rate combined with the high yield tells us that people who like Williams, really like Williams.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 24, 2024

This school has been for the girls, by the girls, since 1870 (and is a Seven Sister’s member), and its proximity to Boston gives students access to dual degree programs at MIT and Brandeis. Out of the all-women’s schools, Wellesley is one of the more competitive ones in the bunch, with a first-year acceptance rate of around 14%.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Amherst College is a small liberal arts school located smack dab in the middle of Massachusetts. In 2022, Amherst’s acceptance rate was 7.25%, and their transfer acceptance rate was 6%. To put it more plainly, 503 people applied to transfer to Amherst in 2022, and only 30 were admitted. This process took 10 minutes.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

To compare, their transfer acceptance rate last cycle was 28%. 214 transfer applicants applied, and 62 were accepted. 214 transfer applicants applied, and 62 were accepted. No worries though, we have some tips to help you create a great transfer application for Colorado College. That’s not a lot of spots! Pretty simple.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Claremont McKenna College is a small liberal arts school located in Claremont, California, and it’s a part of the Claremont Colleges – a unique consortium of 5 undergrad colleges that share resources and a campus, but each has its own focus. It’s even harder to transfer to, with an acceptance rate of 6%.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 10, 2023

It had a 12% acceptance rate for first-year students last cycle, and a 12% acceptance rate for transfers. That doesn’t mean transferring to Colgate is a fever dream, though – it can be done, and we have some tips. More on their requirements and process for transfer applicants here. Colgate is hard to get into, period.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 12, 2023

There are many moving parts to the college admissions process, yet most students and families don’t understand the integral role their high school counselor plays. High school counselors can help students with the college admissions process in a number of ways.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 8, 2023

Chances are you or someone you know have thought about transferring colleges. If so, you (or they) have probably asked yourself—and others—questions like “Should I transfer colleges?”, “How do I transfer colleges?”, and “Do community college grades transfer to university?” Do many students transfer colleges?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

While the focus this time of year seems to be all about freshman admission, February is the time of year when we receive a majority of our transfer applications and our Evaluation Team begins to work on our transfer reviews, posting credit for work and helping students with any transfer issues.

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EAB

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Is Your School Doing Enough to Attract Transfers? Kent State University’s Ted McKown joins EAB’s Allison Akalonu and Matt Sheldon to explore better ways to engage, recruit, and support incoming transfer students. EAB · Is Your School Doing Enough to Attract Transfers? Episode 124. October 18, 2022.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The University of Michigan is a top university in the United States and has a strong transfer program that attracts students from around the country. Unlike many other top schools, UMich has a robust transfer support ecosystem, including community college student support programs, that ensures that transfer students feel supported.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2023

UT requires all prospective external transfer students to write a 600-750 word response to Apply Texas Essay A: The statement of purpose will provide an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. You can visit my comprehensive UT external transfer admissions guide here.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 17, 2022

There is a pervasive myth in the world of transferring that if you couldn’t get in a college as a first-year, you can wait a year or two and have a better chance as a transfer. This can be true for some schools — especially small and medium-sized liberal arts schools — but it isn’t true for most of the top schools in the United States.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 9, 2022

There are a lot of myths about transferring colleges. Going from “good enough for now” to your dream school isn’t as easy as a semester or two of straight A’s, and that’s even more true if your dream school is one of the best schools in the country. There were only 34 transfer students in 2019.

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College Transitions

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Those seeking to enter the University of Texas at Austin directly out of high school face an extremely selective admissions process. If they are from in-state and finish in the top 6% of their high school class, acceptance is guaranteed.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2024

this year, led by gains in California applications, which compensated for a decline in out-of-state applications. This trend reflects one of the system’s stated goals : to increase the enrollment of California students by 23,000 by 2030. Applications to the UCs were up by 1.4%

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 11, 2024

Several years ago, we offered a deep dive into UVA , Virginia’s flagship university, my graduate school alma mater, a well-known “ Public Ivy ,” and recently crowned “ New Ivy.” But as Virginia residents (like me) know well, UVA is hardly the only college in the state. Essay Guidance Get our expert guidance on your college essays.

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Tex Admissions

JUNE 13, 2022

Doubtful Sound, New Zealand There are two kinds of transfers: external and internal. External transfers begin their studies at one university and wish to move to another, like at Texas A&M, and want to move to Austin. I discuss external transferring here. This is different from appealing discussed here.

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the college spy

JANUARY 13, 2022

What are the benefits of applying to college during senior year of high school and then deferring admission? There are several benefits to applying to college during high school and then deferring enrollment rather than waiting until after high school graduation (during the gap year) to apply to college.

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BestColleges

MAY 13, 2024

Students must either complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) and qualify for in-state tuition to apply. The Colorado Promise Act, also known as House Bill 24-1340 , passed through the state Senate on May 8 and is close to being signed into law by Gov.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

ENROLL NOW Last year, UT Austin’s Class of 2027 received an all-time high number of applications — around 73,000. grade points higher during their first fall semester, controlling for a wide range of factors, including high school class rank and GPA. Also, with an abundance of high school GPAs surrounding 4.0,

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

You might think you need a bachelor's degree to land a high-paying job, but there are many high-paying jobs you can pursue with just an associate degree. Associate degrees prepare you for entry-level careers or transfer toward a bachelor's program. Many skilled, high-paying jobs require a four-year degree.

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BestColleges

MARCH 29, 2024

Note Reference [3] Check One former teacher noted the value of the transferable skills she gained from teaching in a classroom. Note Reference [3] Check One former teacher noted the value of the transferable skills she gained from teaching in a classroom. Careers in teaching don't always get the best reputation.

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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. Colleges typically do not have graduate students.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 13, 2023

According to our 2023 E-Expectations research (which will be published this summer) of college-bound high school students: 82 percent have viewed videos from institutions during their college planning, and 83 percent of those students viewed them as helpful—a remarkably high approval rating for one channel.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

If you’re hoping to attend college in the United States, you are most likely going to submit the majority of your applications through the Common Application Form. If you’re hoping to attend college in the United States, you are most likely going to submit the majority of your applications through the Common Application Form.

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. Residents making 125% or less of the state median income would qualify for an additional $1,200 stipend. Thanks to the state's Tuition Equity Law, non-U.S. If the $75.5

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College Transitions

JANUARY 2, 2023

You long to become a member of the Wolfpack, but you don’t have the stellar grades and test scores to get admitted to NC State directly out of high school. No problem—all hope is not.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2023

The University of California and California State University systems would see a 5% base increase in funding. The budget also proposes delays to capital projects including new schools as well as to the construction and renovation of student housing properties. million going to UC and $227.3 million heading to CSU.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The New York State Education Department reports that 45% of high school seniors in 2022 graduated with honors. Many well-qualified college applicants can make getting accepted to a top New York college difficult for in-state and out-of-state prospective students.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 2, 2023

I’ve worked with a number of students who had bad grades in high school but went on to do well in college. Is it because you experienced some sort of traumatic event early in high school that has colored your experience? Missing a lot of schools can make it difficult to keep up. Why Are Your Grades Bad?

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

And if this sounds like you, then we’d highly recommend building a more balanced list, and adding one or two actual “safety schools” to give yourself some peace of mind. To help you out, we've compiled this blog post on the easiest colleges to get into in the US. Let's get started!

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

You’re not alone— around 40 to 60% of high school students experience test anxiety, a type of stress that makes it tough to focus and perform well during exams. As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT. won’t require standardized test scores.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Part 6: How to write college essays that impress Ivy League schools - Part 1: Introduction If your high-achieving child dreams of attending one of the eight elite Ivy League colleges , you know it won’t be easy. What GPA do you need to get into an Ivy League school? Part 3: What test scores are required for the Ivy League?

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Koodoos Learning

MAY 6, 2020

If you’re a freshman or sophomore, here are our tips for starting high school on the right foot. Strength of Curriculum Admissions wants to see that you challenged yourself throughout your high school career. State Graduation Exams Only about 13 states require exams to graduate high school, see map of schools.

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