Grown & Flown
JANUARY 15, 2025
About a month ago, I texted my 17-year-old daughter while she was out, asking her to stop by the grocery store and pick up toilet paper. Once she handed me the goods, you would have thought I asked her to pay for Hamilton tickets from her checking account. Do you know how much this cost? she asked dramatically. It was $13.99 before taxes. Can you Venmo me that amount now?
Ruffaloni
JANUARY 20, 2025
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: colleges struggle to connect with their most important audiencestudents. Fresh data RNLs research studies show a big disconnect between what higher education offers and what students need. A new report from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is waving red flags about dropping enrollment numbers and workforce gaps if colleges can’t step up their game and prove their worth.
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StandOut College Prep
JANUARY 10, 2025
The purpose of this detailed listing of North Carolina scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for North Carolina students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
JANUARY 8, 2025
Reading Time: 8 minutes Education marketing is poised for a transformative shift in 2025. As technological innovations accelerate and global competition intensifies, schools, colleges, and universities must adopt strategies that meet the evolving expectations of prospective students. If youre new to educational marketing or administration, you may benefit from a working definition of the topic were exploring.
Admissions.Blog
JANUARY 17, 2025
The University of Southern California will release its Early Action decisions via students USC applicant portal s on Friday, January 17. USC received nearly 42,000 applications for Early Action, which is about 2% m ore than received last year. Of those 42,000, only approximately3,500 will be offered admission Early Action. All other applicants will be invited to defer to Regular Decision.
Top Tier Admissions
JANUARY 3, 2025
In todays competitive college admissions landscape, students must do more than present impressive resumes and polished essaysthey must showcase self-awareness, intellectual depth, and an authentic sense of purpose. At Top Tier Admissions, we believe that cultivating these qualities begins with developing a students metacognition: the ability to think about ones own thinking.
AdmissionSight
JANUARY 11, 2025
So, youre thinking about applying to UC Davis? Thats awesome! But before you hit send on your application, youre probably wondering, whats the UC Davis acceptance rate? You’re in the right place because we will break it down for you. Well talk about how competitive UC Davis is, what you can do to increase your chances, and other important details youll want to know before applying.
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College Transitions
JANUARY 8, 2025
INFJ stands for Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging in the Myers-Briggs universe. It is believed that INFJ personality types make up somewhere around 1-2% of the population. By gender, roughly 2% of women are INFJs while just 1% of men are classified as such.
PrepScholar
JANUARY 2, 2025
Planning to take the SAT soon? Then you're probably wondering, "What's a good SAT score for 2025?" In this in-depth guide, we break down three different ways you can define good SAT scores for 2025. Then well show you how to figure out the SAT score you need to meet your goals. Let's get started!
HelloCollege
JANUARY 9, 2025
Many students will know the feeling of opening an admissions decision and seeing one of two words: deferred or waitlisted. After the already stressful application process, this news might put you in a state of further uncertainty. This can be stressful for not only students but also for parents and counselors alike. Understanding the distinction in the deferred vs. waitlisted decision is essential to navigating this stage with confidence.
Grown & Flown
JANUARY 2, 2025
When my oldest daughter left for college, I was prepared to say goodbye. I had read several pieces of advice from seasoned parents about the significance of the drop-off day , and I had my speech already planned out. Our daughter had yearned to be in college for years, and I felt nothing but happiness for her as I pulled out of the residence hall parking lot.
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. As someone deeply immersed in the world of digital strategy, I often find myself having the same conversation with campus leaders: how do we set realistic expe
Georgia Tech Admissions Blog
JANUARY 13, 2025
This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Ashley Brookshire, to the blog. Welcome, Ashley! If you were with us for last months blog , then hopefully you are aware of (and perhaps even embracing?) the gray-area that is college admission. In keeping with that theme, lets venture to a topic that some of you may find highly relevant as college admission decisions are being released: deferrals.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
JANUARY 15, 2025
Reading Time: 13 minutes Now more than ever, knowing how to recruit students online is essential for success. In 2025, brochures and campus visits alone are no longer enough. A successful student recruitment plan requires a blend of innovative digital tools, personalized engagement, and a deep understanding of student behavior. At Higher Education Marketing, weve spent years refining our approach to online student recruitment, and were excited to share ten proven strategies that can take your re
Admissions.Blog
JANUARY 16, 2025
The University of Texas at Austin had promised its first cohort of Early Action applicants – students who were required to apply by the very early date of October 15, 2024 – an admissions decision by January 15, 2025. Well, January 15, 2025 came and went, and guest what? The majority of Early Action applicants have no admissions decision.
Top Tier Admissions
JANUARY 10, 2025
A recent study examining the educational backgrounds of top achievers in American society presented compelling evidence that elite colleges play an outsized role in shaping future leaders. The findings are both thought-provoking and sobering, especially for families navigating the competitive college admissions process. At Top Tier Admissions, we aim to help families understand and contextualize studies like this while empowering students to chart their unique paths to success.
AdmissionSight
JANUARY 20, 2025
Dreaming of Stanford ? Youre definitely not alone! If youve ever wondered how hard it is to get into Stanford, lets just say, brace yourself! With its reputation as one of the most prestigious universities in the world, Stanfords admissions process is notoriously competitive. Out of tens of thousands of applicants each year, only about 3%4% make the cut.
Great College Advice
JANUARY 7, 2025
Congratulations on completing the first semester of your junior year of high school! As we laid out back in August , your junior year is the most important year in preparing for college admissions from an academic standpoint as it is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application and it will likely be your most rigorous year of classes with AP, Honors and/or IB courses.
College Transitions
JANUARY 13, 2025
ENTJ is the abbreviated form of Extraverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging in the Myers-Briggs lexicon. According to the most recent data ENTJ personality types make up just shy of 2% of the population. Broken down by gender, 2.3% of men are ENTJs compared to just 1.5% of women.
road2college
JANUARY 3, 2025
Dear Roadie, My son wants to major in music or theatre, but I dont think those majors are worth the. The post Dear Roadie, Is a Creative Major Worth the Tuition Check? appeared first on Road2College.
Solomon Admissions
JANUARY 2, 2025
There is a great deal of confusion about the Academic Index used in the Ivy League, what it means and how its applied. We asked our admissions consultants to shed some light on this important matter in Ivy League admissions. Key Facts About the Ivy League Academic Index Exclusively for Athletes Within the Ivy League,… The post The Ivy League Academic Index Explained appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.
Grown & Flown
JANUARY 13, 2025
What should you do if your students first semester did not go as planned? First, dont panic. Many students struggle and then use those struggles to flourish. But it is time to have some serious conversations and develop a better game plan for the second semester. Start by level setting the expectations. When first-year college students struggle, they tend to get into a mindset that everybody is thriving except them.
Ruffaloni
JANUARY 16, 2025
College planning has become far more complex than filling out forms and writing essays. RNLs research reveals a striking truth: Today’s students are overwhelmed, skeptical, and craving personalized guidance more than ever before. The modern student’s dilemma Picture this: Seven out of ten high school students find navigating the college application process challenging.
Estrela Consulting Blog
JANUARY 4, 2025
We love kicking off the New Year with great news! We are so proud of our Class of 2025 students who have collectively received offers of admission to more than 80 different colleges and universities in the Early Action and Early Decision I rounds of admission. In addition, our Estrela students have already been awarded nearly $6 MILLION in merit-based scholarships!
UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A
JANUARY 9, 2025
The applications are all in for the 2025 UGA Regular Decision group of students, so here is some detailed information on the total UGA freshman applicant pool for Fall 2025 (EA and RD). Admissions decisions can be overwhelming and confusing, and at times people hear unusual theories, sometimes wild ones, as to how decisions are made (some on par with Calvin’s dad and his bridge idea).
Admissions.Blog
JANUARY 13, 2025
This admissions cycle, Purdue University received more than 63,000 applications by its November 1 Early Action deadline, which is an increase of nearly 8,000 applicants from just last year. This increase occurred despite the fact that Purdue is test expected. Yet, only 53,000 Early Action applicants submitted a test score with their applications (!).
Excelsior Admissions Consulting
JANUARY 8, 2025
It is becoming even more important for students to show a commitment to their academic interests as part of their extracurricular activities. Now is the time for students to consider both their extracurricular activities and their summer plans to use their time to pursue their interests. Some majors, including business, engineering, and computer science are becoming even more competitive during the admissions process.
AdmissionSight
JANUARY 19, 2025
Harvard University , founded in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. But what is Harvard known for? The university has become a symbol of academic excellence. Harvards rich history has also made it known for groundbreaking research in medicine and science, an accomplished alumni network who are leaders in various fields, and cultural, artistic, and athletic contributions that have further enhanced its global reputation.
Top Tier Admissions
JANUARY 7, 2025
From figuring out where your classes are, to navigating a new social scene, the first semester of college can feel confusing, disappointing, or overwhelming. But when that rough period drags on, and you havent found your people or your academic groove, is it time to move on? Transferring to a different college might be the right decision, but we want to make sure you approach it with your eyes wide open.
College Transitions
JANUARY 1, 2025
These 125 Disney trivia questions for kids will keep your little ones or students entertained and learning as they think about their favorite films. There might be some head-scratchers in this list of questions, but theyre just a chance to learn something new.
road2college
JANUARY 3, 2025
When it comes to picking a college, its less about finding the best school and more about discovering the one. The post Ivies, Colleges That Change Lives, and Beyond: Guide to College Groupings appeared first on Road2College.
Princeton College Consulting
JANUARY 12, 2025
Many of us are familiar with the standard elements of a college applicationsuch as your academic background, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. While these are all important components of an applicants profile, you might still wonder: What do admissions committees really look for when evaluating a candidate? While each university has its own assessment process, there are core criteria that every reader focuses on.
Grown & Flown
JANUARY 4, 2025
What if right now across the country, as college acceptance letters are hitting mailboxes and proud, zealous parents are boasting about all the great success that is their high schooler (and sharing it liberally across social media), that there could also be a way for teens who have, or are currently failing greatly at something in their lives, to feel some sort of camaraderie?
Admissions Village
JANUARY 19, 2025
As I sit by my cozy fireplace staring into my snowy backyard, it is hard to imagine it is time for summer planning. I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for writing this super informative blog, Should I Do A Summer Program? Every year at Admissions Village, we notice a new crop of summer programs aimed at high school students. Held for the most part on college campuses throughout the country (including some abroad), programs are proliferating and filling up more quickly than ever as awareness
Peterson's Blog
JANUARY 7, 2025
Standardized test scores, like the SAT and ACT, determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. Scores grant entry to schools with specific requirements, award scholarships, and determine areas of strengths and weaknesses within a students academic career. While it may be beneficial to take both tests, this blog will answer the question, “Do you need both ACT and SAT for college?
The Koppelman Group
JANUARY 18, 2025
From being a user experience designer to identifying and fixing security weak points in crucial infrastructure, computer science offers a huge variety of potential career trajectories for students to consider when figuring out what they want to major in as a college student. Because its such a diverse field, paired with high starting salaries, computer science has become one of the most popular majors for top students around the world.
Great College Advice
JANUARY 14, 2025
We are often asked whether it is too early to start the college admissions process in the 10 th grade. The answer is, like many things in life, it depends. If you are keenly interested in the college process and motivated to get started, the spring semester of 10 th grade is a perfect time to begin exploring the world of college admissions. 10 th grade is an exciting time as you have hopefully found a nice rhythm between your academics, extracurriculars, and social life.
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