Ruffaloni

APRIL 13, 2023

We live in an age of video and an age of personalization. The students you are trying to recruit have grown up on YouTube and progressed to Tik Tok. 56 percent of students prefer web content that’s personalized and based on their interests. 56 percent of students prefer web content that’s personalized and based on their interests.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 20, 2023

The University of Pennsylvania is one of the most selective universities in the United States. Out of 46,791 Regular Decision applications, only 1,353 were accepted. The Early Decision/Action acceptance rate stood at 15.63%, with 1,218 applicants successfully securing admission out of 7,795.

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College Transitions

JUNE 14, 2024

In recent years, the University of Michigan has opened its doors to more and more out-of-state and international students than at any point in the school’s history. Presently, roughly half of the undergraduate student population are non-Michigan residents; a decade ago, 64% were Michigan natives.

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College Transitions

MAY 30, 2023

In recent years, the University of Michigan has opened its doors to more and more out-of-state and international students than at any point in the school’s history. Presently, roughly half of the undergraduate student population.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision. Although anecdotes can help, sometimes the data can tell the story for you.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 20, 2025

In todays digital-first world, higher education institutions are increasingly turning to digital marketing to educate, engage, enroll, and retain students. However, one of the key challenges that the campus decision-makers face is understanding the potential costs associated with digital marketing and how to effectively budget for growth.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MAY 27, 2024

Now, maybe you live somewhere I’m not thinking of or unfamiliar with and you have some terrible May situation, but in the South, the pollen is gone, the flowers are out, the bugs and humidity haven’t arrived, and most mornings and evenings are cool. As a rising senior, you inevitably saw this play out with the graduating class.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Scratch that- if you have never watched Family Feud, you can check it out on ABC, Hulu, download the Feud Live app or view some priceless clips on YouTube. Prospects/Recruitment: In recent years, as an example, many states and regions of the country have been losing population. And what kind of incomplete life have you been living?

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

On a recent list of college majors that pay the most right out of college , engineering fields fill eight of the top ten slots. in-state / 75.6% out-of-state / 65.2% in-state / 75.6% out-of-state / 65.2% in-state / 26.2% out-of-state / 1% international 13.4% Admit Rate: 72.8%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Essays This is your chance to stand out. What does Harvard look for in an applicant? The answer includes strong academics, compelling extracurriculars, and an authentic story that showcases your unique strengths. Lets dive into the key aspects of building a successful Harvard application. What else does Harvard consider?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 7, 2023

With its overall admission rate still hovering near 3%, Harvard University is one of the most selective universities in the United State and in the world. Strong candidates for Ivy League schools are able to present both exceptionally strong grades and a rigorous course load (as in, many Honors, Advanced, and AP- or IB-level courses).

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Read on to find out how to qualify for a National Merit Scholarship, how to understand the process, and how to maximize your chances of becoming a winner. Read on to find out how to qualify for a National Merit Scholarship, how to understand the process, and how to maximize your chances of becoming a winner.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

With thousands of colleges in the United States, how could anyone hope to find the perfect fit? You filled out a form, your high school sent your class rank and standardized test scores, maybe you wrote a brief essay, and you heard back in the spring. Many also feel lost. When should students start visiting schools? And apply where ?

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BestColleges

MARCH 2, 2023

Gerardo Hernandez was "shocked" and "upset" when he heard the news: California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) will be offering very little on-campus housing to returning students for the 2023-2024 school year. An additional 350 beds will also be available for students at nearby hotels.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

And that’s what I’ll be presenting at the RNL Strategic Enrollment Planning Forum in Savannah December 6-7. Another gift was the determined motivation to dig our way out of the hole. The Grand Canyon has always been one of my favorite places. The culture of higher education is steeped in knowing. I was horrified. I was embarrassed.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Competitions and academic Olympiads Online competitions can be a fantastic way to stand out. For example, platforms like Devpost and HackClub host numerous virtual hackathons where students can create tech solutions, collaborate, and present their projects. Nothing does that better than your extracurricular activities.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

While it may surprise you based on this blog or our podcast, my goal is always to move as quickly away from the college admission discussion as possible, especially when people start breaking out their daughter’s transcript. Georgia Tech, however, at the direction of our state system, requires test scores.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Months before she aged out of the foster care system, Angela Hoffman-Cooper knew she had one chance to earn the scholarship she needed to attend her dream school. Students with experience in foster care encounter family privilege when they're applying to college, while living in campus housing, and through microaggressions.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 24, 2024

Below is a list of additional contests and programs that will allow you to strengthen your academic focus, round out your application, and play in the sandbox of inquiry and analysis that is history and politics. Judges look at content (emphasizing understanding of “courage” and the author’s creativity) as well as presentation.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

MAY 29, 2023

Instead, consider whether you have independent validation of your arts talent such as all-state honors, prestigious audition-based arts programs, work presented at important festivals, etc. If you don’t, seek out an independent evaluation. Here it is in a nutshell: just don’t! Should I Submit an Optional Arts Supplement?

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BestColleges

MAY 5, 2023

The California Community Colleges (CCC) system wants to get the word out: Free immigration legal services are available to students, staff, and faculty. He told BestColleges that the program does everything from general immigration consultations to workshops and presentations for the community.

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Tex Admissions

JULY 31, 2024

Every year for the past decade, their admissions staff at high schools, in official presentations, and to counseling staff, stress that applicants must apply early because “spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis.” I argue that this “apply ASAP” false sense of urgency is COMPLETE B T! Note that “when you apply” isn’t a factor.

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BestColleges

APRIL 20, 2023

It's an economic engine that in 2019 inspired incoming Humboldt State University President Tom Jackson to wonder: Why didn't the institution have an academic program studying cannabis? Jackson connected with Corva and Meisel about designing a cannabis-focused degree program shortly after taking the helm at Humboldt State, Corva said.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Then, out of nowhere, you get a notification that turns your world upside down. Did you know Cornell University spells out its admission revocation policy right on its website under the APPLY tab? If you’re considering applying, it’s a smart move to check it out as part of your pre-application research.

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Spark Admissions

MARCH 31, 2023

Figure out what your story is, then choose the best fit prompt later. The Common App has seven essay prompts from which to choose. All of them ask you to respond to broad, open-ended questions or statements that relate to a period of personal growth, intellectual challenge, and/or problem-solving capacities.

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Spark Admissions

MARCH 31, 2023

Figure out what your story is, then choose the best fit prompt later. The Common App has seven essay prompts from which to choose. All of them ask you to respond to broad, open-ended questions or statements that relate to a period of personal growth, intellectual challenge, and/or problem-solving capacities.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Embrace the Spirit of Discovery alongside Texas State University. Texas State University builds on this by inviting student volunteers to create beautiful wreaths to decorate the college campus. Tune in for a Royal Holiday Treat Presented by the University of Lynchburg. Reading Time: 7 minutes It’s that time of year again!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Part 4: How to think about which public universities your child should apply to - Part 1: Introduction When parents think of colleges with reputations for excellence, Ivy League schools usually top the list. But many parents are unaware of a lesser-known alternative that offers the prestige and academic rigor of an Ivy League school: the Public Ivy.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 2, 2023

” The canned presentations. ” The canned presentations. It’s true: I hate sitting through these presentations. It’s virtually impossible to differentiate these presentations. College campus visits are a ritual. A rite of passage. A requirement. And they also are mostly a waste of time and money.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

So these are presented in alphabetical order to simplify matters and calm the easily agitated. Toomer's Corner gets its name from former State Senator Sheldon Toomer, who later became known as "Two-Ply Toomer" (not really). Something that started five years ago isn't necessarily a "tradition" yet; it's more of a habit at this point.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 19, 2025

Harvard University , founded in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. To stand out from other applicants, you should ideally aim for a GPA of 4.2, Francois Fressin of Harvard University led the paper presentation on the discovery of new extrasolar planets.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 29, 2023

Unfortunately, California med school admissions are also incredibly difficult due to schools’ competitive stats, the large state population, and the massive number of applications each program receives. While out-of-state students must pay more than in-state students at public California (i.e.,

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

If you’re tempted to round out your college list with these low-effort applications, just know that everyone else is, too. Ah, the joys of senior fall! They’re facing an ever-growing college list and an onslaught of supplemental essays asking them to capture their souls in 150 words and profess their unique and undying love for each school.

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

If you are a parent or student seeking to learn more about your best in-state college options or those in a desired location, then you’ve come to the right place! Check out our breakdowns of the best colleges in each state as well as Washington, D.C. Our lists include private and public options and present […]

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” ” While change is afoot, much remains the same. Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid, making them a form of “gift aid.”

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Tuition at community colleges is significantly lower than what you’d pay at four-year universities, often with reduced rates for in-state students. Are you a high school student unsure about which colleges to apply to, or maybe an adult thinking about going back to school? from fall 2022. What Is a Community College All About?

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 3, 2023

A prospective client emailed me yesterday with a question that is regularly asked of me when I give presentations on college admission. The fact is that highly competitive AP students are taking 6, 7, 10 AP courses and doing well on the exams (scores of 4 or 5 out of five possible points). Think of AP and IB this way.

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