Spark Admissions

JUNE 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina in twin cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, ruling that the decades-long policy of race-conscious admissions in American higher education was unconstitutional.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. Here are some key findings: Teen parents juggle multiple responsibilities.

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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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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Parents are eager to be involved in their child’s education. 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. Source: Higher Education Marketing | Mautic 2.

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EAB

JANUARY 20, 2023

Blogs Why your institution needs an up-to-date flexible work policy Remote and hybrid work is here to stay , and effective flexible work arrangements can help your institution attract and retain top talent, improve productivity, and conserve space and energy. Start here Exemplar My institution has an up-to-date flexible work policy in place.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 22, 2025

Provide guidelines on appropriate language, photo and video quality, and compliance with privacy policies. At Higher Education Marketing, we specialize in helping schools like yours unlock the potential of these strategies and many others.

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Spark Admissions

MAY 10, 2023

Although the term comes up most often these days in the context of college admissions in the United States, affirmative action has been around since the 1960s and has affected a wide range of laws and policies. Indeed, in its origins, it was most closely linked to employment, rather than education.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

These schools offer some amazing perks, like open enrollment policies and flexible scheduling that can adapt to your lifestyle. Community college isn’t just an affordable way to ease into higher education before transferring to a four-year program—it’s also a great option if you want to skip the university route altogether.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 22, 2025

Provide guidelines on appropriate language, photo and video quality, and compliance with privacy policies. At Higher Education Marketing, we specialize in helping schools like yours unlock the potential of these strategies and many others.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At the same time, over 23,000 students take advantage of its 11 academic divisions and popular graduate programs in law, business, and policy. Harvard University Harvard University, founded in 1636, holds the title of the oldest higher education institution in the U.S. But Oxford is more than just academics.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 17, 2025

The United States puts heavy importance on higher education, which can be seen in its overwhelming number of 4,000 different institutions across the nation. This means college encompasses all higher education facilities, from large research universities to small vocational schools. But what state has the most colleges?

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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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BestColleges

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The pandemic intensified students' basic needs insecurity and increased racial and ethnic disparities in higher education, according to the report. Higher education is essential for creating a more equitable, prosperous, civic-minded, and healthy society, researchers said in the report.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Historically Black College or University (HBCU): In Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Congress officially defined HBCUs as institutions of higher learning that were accredited and established before 1964, and whose principal mission is the education of Black Americans.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Additionally, these programs strengthen staff retention by showing newer professionals the viability of higher education as a rewarding, long-term career path through ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

UVA ranks high in academics, research, and career prospects, making it a great choice if youre looking for a top-tier education. If youre thinking globally, its placement in Times Higher Education and QS shows its respected worldwide. Unlike U.S. If you want a school with strong national prestige, UVA shines in U.S.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions. For decades, standardized tests have been central to the college admissions process.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions. For decades, standardized tests have been central to the college admissions process.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

News & World Report, Times Higher Education, and QS World University Rankings. Each of these schools brings something unique to the table, but they all commit to providing quality education and promoting innovation. But if STEM isnt your thing, UCSD also has strong psychology, economics, and global policy programs.

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BestColleges

MARCH 1, 2024

Details on Yale's New Policy Starting in fall 2025, Yale will require test scores but will allow students to submit Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores in lieu of the SAT or ACT. Like Dartmouth College , Yale determined that, contrary to popularly held beliefs, such a policy can actually bolster diversity.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 7, 2024

Most recently, Harvard & Cornell announced changes to their testing policy, requiring students to submit either an SAT or ACT score in future application cycles. This development is likely to drive even higher application numbers to test-blind California schools in the 2025-26 cycle, especially UCLA and UC Berkeley.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Several new laws in California that affect higher education will go into effect in 2024. The laws include new requirements for the state's public education systems, including price transparency and reports on sexual harassment. Here are some of the bills that will impact higher education and college students.

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Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. The topic of institutional financial aid policy often takes a backseat to the federal aid policy conversation.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 27, 2024

In “The Hottest Topics in Higher Ed: A Conversation with Phil Hill,” we will talk through the impact of proposed new rules on: state authorization the use of third-party servicers (OPMs particularly) AI for higher education in general and online education specifically.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Yale College announced changes to its admissions policies following the Supreme Court's decision on race-conscious admissions. Yale College recently announced changes to its admissions policies in light of the U.S. SFFA president Ed Blum said in a statement to USA Today that his group was "satisfied for now" by Yale's policy changes.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When election season rolls around, the world of digital advertising can feel like a wild stormespecially for higher education institutions. These campaigns are often targeting the same demographics as higher education institutions, especially younger voters and professionalsaka your prospective students. And guess what?

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DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It will enable the school to institute a brand new need-blind admissions process, as well as a no-loan financial aid policy. This Town & Country article explores the challenges that can occur when long-time wealthy donors begin to disagree with institutional policies. SMU in the ACC?

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When election season rolls around, the world of digital advertising can feel like a wild storm—especially for higher education institutions. These campaigns are often targeting the same demographics as higher education institutions, especially younger voters and professionals—aka your prospective students. And guess what?

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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 know what our labor market needs?

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the last few months, direct admissions programs at Niche, the College Board, and even state-run higher education programs have received renewed media attention. Supporters of direct admissions believe that participation in direct admission programs help more students see that a college education isn’t out of reach.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Research from the United States Department of Education shows 1.2 At a time of intensifying pressures in higher education, colleges and universities are actively seeking additional populations to educate, namely adult and professional learners. Interested in the Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship?

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 18, 2025

Texas law requires state IHEs (Institutes of Higher Education) to grant credit for scores of 3 and above. While dual credit is accepted by most state schools, students interested in attending a private or out-of-state college should check with those institutions about their policies.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

Times Higher Education If youre looking for a global perspective on college rankings, Times Higher Education (THE) is one of the biggest names out there. Through the Center for International Higher Education , youll have the chance to engage in global research that shapes higher education policies worldwide.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Only a handful of private colleges in California have policies favoring legacies. Scrutiny of legacy policies has intensified since the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action. That's because California has already banned legacy preferences at public universities. The State Senate voted 26-5 to approve the bill.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

These data bring us a lot closer to what is really happening in higher education: a consistent focus on the importance of flexibility. It’s flexibility of instructional modality, but it’s also flexibility in when a person can and will take courses.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 15, 2023

I think there's a shift happening, especially in higher education, where we're preparing our young people to organize for the world that they want, Gray told BestColleges. universities claiming to be climate leaders can back up their claims with research policies like those at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Germany.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 11, 2025

The rapidly changing landscape of higher education and the evolving challenges in college admissions have left many families feeling uncertain about what awaits their high schoolers after graduation.

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