THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

MARCH 14, 2024

A: My dream job would be to work in a public school setting with a caseload of 100 students. Serving a small caseload would allow a public school counselor the time and energy to serve their students. Q: What has been (or what you hope to be) the most impactful part of your SACAC membership experience?

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BestColleges

MARCH 27, 2023

K-12 systems that banned the AI tool are the New York City Public Schools and the Los Angeles Unified School District. Jump to our list of schools that have banned ChatGPT. The most notable K-12 school districts to ban ChatGPT include the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and the Los Angeles Unified School District.

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2024

Located 60 miles east of New York City, Stony Brook University boasts the largest campus of any public school in the state of New York. SBU has become one of the top-ranked and most diverse public schools on the East […]

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BestColleges

AUGUST 23, 2024

The nationwide counselor-to-student ratio is 1-to-385, and nearly a quarter of all public schools have no counselor. Nationwide, there's one counselor for every 385 students , and nearly a quarter of all public schools don't even have a counselor. Apply Genius looks to fill that gap.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

The SAT and ACT Unfairly Affect Public School Funding Because standardized testing data is a matter of public record, it affects funding for public schools. However, many private schools are exempt from state and federal testing requirements, which means that those students are not bound to the same testing cycle.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 2, 2024

GaDOE Decides to Stop Funding for AP African American Studies According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC), Woods declined to fund the AP African American Studies course after the state piloted it in the 2023-2024 school year at 33 state schools. Schools could still teach the AP course but without funding.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

AUGUST 18, 2024

Additionally, alarmed parents have been calling us because of the report from the Department of Education of the falling student literacy rate/reading skills of students in New Jersey public schools.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2024

(“Full-pay” applicants have an advantage at these schools.) Private schools can actually be less expensive than public schools. Here’s another strategy tip – private schools, which are more likely to offer merit aid, can actually be less expensive than public schools.

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing public schools to administer the test. The test may soon be accepted by public universities in Florida. Typically, the ACT and SAT reflect Common Core curriculum, which is in public schools, but that's not the curriculum that private schools or home-schoolers are often using.

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College Transitions

JULY 22, 2024

The University of Washington’s main campus in Seattle isn’t the type of public school that just services local residents. Rather, UW-Seattle attracts twice as many applicants from out-of-state/country than in-state each year.

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College Transitions

JULY 12, 2024

While not “cheap” by any means, public universities offer a somewhat more sane alternative to the prohibitive $90k per year price tags that we are starting to see. While many public schools […]

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College Transitions

JUNE 30, 2024

Are you trying to decide between the best public high schools in Michigan? Just like those beloved lakes, the best public schools in Michigan are known for their depth and wonder. Well, today we’ll navigate the vast educational waters of the Great Lakes State.

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College Transitions

JUNE 28, 2024

So in this blog, we’ll explore the best public schools in Houston, focusing on what each of them have to offer. Whether you’re looking for a rigorous academic environment, exceptional extracurricular programs, or […] The post 20 Best Public High Schools in Houston – 2024 first appeared on College Transitions.

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College Transitions

JUNE 24, 2024

Whether you’re seeking top-tier academic programs, robust extracurricular activities, or promising athletics, the best public schools […] The post 20 Best Public High Schools in Georgia – 2024 first appeared on College Transitions.

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College Transitions

JUNE 12, 2024

If the best public schools in Illinois are what you seek, the options are numerous. But in this blog, I’ve narrowed the best public high schools in Illinois down to a smooth list of 20. Let’s dive in.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

Restricted, or Single-Choice, Early Action : A few select schools, mainly in the Ivy League plus Stanford University , offer something in between Early Decision and Early Action. Single-Choice Early Action, or SCEA, means that you can only apply early to one private school (excepting public schools).

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College Transitions

MAY 29, 2024

Are you searching for the best public high schools in Maryland that offer top-notch education and unparalleled opportunities for students? In this blog, we’ll explore the best public schools in Maryland, highlighting the institutions that stand out for their academic excellence and overall student success.

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College Transitions

APRIL 22, 2024

The state of Minnesota is fortunate to have a large number of fantastic public school districts that contain top-notch high schools. However, if you are unable to access those particular institutions or feel that a private school would be more beneficial to your son or daughter, then you are also in luck.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 8, 2023

This means that you have the chance to receive an unparalleled private school education with a price tag more along the lines of a public school. Keep in mind that public schools often offer massive scholarships for those with high academic achievements.

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College Transitions

APRIL 3, 2024

The city of Pittsburgh is lucky enough to a number of fantastic public school districts that contain top-notch high schools. However, if you are unable to access those particular institutions or feel that a private school would be more beneficial to your son or daughter, then you are also in luck.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

JUNE 23, 2021

Maria Rosa Bruno, University High School – University of Puerto Rico. by Celeste Suris-Rosselli, Baldwin School of Puerto Rico. It has long been acknowledged the inequity that exists in the public school system, a fact that could not be more true of the public school system in Puerto Rico.

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College Transitions

MARCH 3, 2024

The state of Michigan is fortunate enough to a number of fantastic public school districts that contain top-notch high schools. However, if you are unable to access those particular institutions or feel that a private school would be more beneficial to your son or daughter, then you are also in luck.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 10, 2023

SUNY will waive its application fees for all of its 64 schools from Oct. CUNY is waiving its application fees for all 25 of its campuses all month for high school seniors in New York City public schools and for any state residents who apply as first-year students between Oct. Banks said in the release.

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BestColleges

JULY 12, 2023

territory features a fairly robust public university system , with 11 campuses. Puerto Rico public schools offer many of the same advantages as public colleges throughout the rest of the U.S., Here, we help you determine whether a public school in Puerto Rico is the right choice for your college journey.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Boston Plan for Excellence (BPE) operates two Boston public schools: Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School and Dearborn STEM Academy, which form a PreK-12 STEM pathway for the Dudley neighborhood of Roxbury. BPE also runs Boston Teacher Residency, a clinical model for preparing teachers for the Boston Public Schools.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

JANUARY 20, 2024

Over the last month or so, our New Jersey affiliate: New Jersey Admissions Advisors , has been receiving many emails and calls from parents who reside in New Jersey who are choosing to have their children transfer from public schools and apply to the private high schools in New Jersey.

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Niche

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Reviews pages make up nearly 50% of all pageviews for private school Profiles (compared to 21% for public schools). Together, Rankings and Reviews represent more than 90% of all pageviews for private schools. Parents dive really deeply into reviews when they’re exploring private schools.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

3, showcasing a rise in schools with strong business and tech programs. Public Schools Make a Comeback : This year, public universities are prominent, with six in the top 20 and two in the top 10— University of California, Berkeley (No. 2 spot, while Stanford University came in at No.

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Niche

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

For high school families, public school consideration declined by 2% from 2021 and 11% from 2020 For K-8 families, public school consideration declined by 9% from 2021 and 25% from 2020. Thirty-eight percent of K-12 families did not consider cost during the school search process.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

JULY 24, 2023

2) School counselors at public schools spend 26% (at private schools: 51%) of their time on post-secondary (college admissions) counseling.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

is experiencing a teacher shortage, with 27% of public schools reporting multiple teaching vacancies. According to the National Center for Education Statistics , 45% of public schools were operating without a full teaching staff in October. The Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program aims to bridge that divide.

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Niche

JUNE 28, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned marketing pro or new to the field, this webinar will give you the insights you need to understand school search habits, make informed decisions, and create targeted campaigns that resonate with prospective families all year round.

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College Transitions

JUNE 15, 2024

From challenging academic programs to exceptional extracurricular activities, the best public schools in New York provide students with the foundation they need to succeed.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 17, 2023

UCLA ACCEPTANCE RATES Ranked #1 among Public Schools and #20 among National Universities by U.S. Berkeley, which saw a similar pandemic-era surge in application volume and ties UCLA for the #1 Public School slot, was still seeing a double-digit overall acceptance rate as of the Class of 2026.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Private schools are much more likely to have the same tuition rate regardless of residency status. Private schools typically cost much more than public schools, so tuition costs at a private college may be pretty similar to out-of-state rates at a public school. How Much Is College in Florida?

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Niche

JUNE 11, 2023

When she’s not empowering schools with top-notch hiring solutions, you can find her immersing herself in nature, exploring local state parks, and indulging in paddle-boarding adventures. In this episode, Janelle shares employer branding tips for public school districts based on her work at Teamtailor.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

15 that it has added Appalachian State University (App State) in Boone and East Carolina University (ECU) in Greenville to the North Carolina Teaching Fellows (NCTF) program beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. The University of North Carolina (UNC) system announced Feb.

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