Grown & Flown
APRIL 26, 2025
My eldest son just turned 20. I dont even know what to do with that number. It means Im old, for one. Like, really old. And yet I remember exactly where I was when I turned 20: taking a Shakespeare midterm in college. I remember the shape of my bedroom, those who passed through it, and the 50s-era flowered thrift store blouse I wore that day because I was going through my ironic June Cleaver phase.
Ruffaloni
APRIL 27, 2025
Marketing messages bombard students from every direction, so capturing their attentionand inspiring them to take actionrequires creative that truly stands out. Thats exactly what the RNL creative team delivers, crafting award-winning campaigns that engage, resonate, and drive results across every channel, from digital to direct mail. We work closely with our campus partners to ensure every undergraduate and graduate campaign is both strategic and impactfulproven by the many gold award-winning pr
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Top Tier Admissions
APRIL 23, 2025
In my conversations with high schoolers over the years, Ive noticed a familiar theme when they describe their dream schools. Many are hoping for that perfect blendsmall, discussion-based classes and the energy of Friday Night Lights big college football; close relationships with faculty and access to world-class research; an academically challenging environment and a lively, balanced social scene.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
APRIL 23, 2025
Reading Time: 8 minutes To stand out amidst competition, private schools must ensure their online presence is strong enough to attract prospective students and parents. While traditional marketing methods such as word-of-mouth and print advertising still hold value, digital visibility has become crucial to school enrollment. Are you wondering how to market a private school to maximize visibility?
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
APRIL 29, 2025
A step-by-step guide to help you get into your dream physician assistant program Learn everything you need to know to get into pa school Part 1: Introduction Part 2: How to apply to PA school Part 3: PA school application components Part 4: PA school personal statement - Part 1: Introduction Being a physician assistant is the second best healthcare job in the country, according to U.S.
Grown & Flown
APRIL 26, 2025
Sending a teen to college is a significant moment in your family’s life, but it is also filled with forms, logistics, and plans. You may be thinking about what to buy for their dorm room (we have everything you need for the dorm here) or what to say to them as you leave, but we want to touch on a few practical matters you should consider before you drive away.
Ruffaloni
APRIL 27, 2025
What’s Working in 2025 (From Both Sides of the Desk) Ever wonder if enrollment professionals and students actually speak the same language? Fresh data from RNL’s 2025 Marketing and Recruitment Practices for Undergraduate Students and the forthcoming 2025 E-Expectations reports reveal some fascinating alignments (and a few mismatches) between how we recruit and how students actually make decisions.
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HelloCollege
APRIL 29, 2025
The to-do list for college applications is long: filling in the Common App , gathering references, making lists of extracurriculars and volunteer activities and writing essays, potentially lots of them. Depending on the size of your college lis t and the requirements of the schools on it, you might find yourself writing a dozen or more, including the Common App personal statement and college-specific supplemental essays.
Solomon Admissions
APRIL 25, 2025
The Common Application is an online college application platform used for first year and transfer applications. In the 2023-2024 application cycle over 1.4 million distinct first year applicants submitted over 9.5 million applications to over 1,000 member institutions. This is the most commonly used application platform. Majority of the member institutions are from the United… The post Do Ivies accept the common app?
College Transitions
APRIL 29, 2025
Clever riddles delight audiences of all agesfrom kids to adults. As word puzzles, riddles also make great classroom games as they helps students learn problem solving skills, practice logical analysis, and expand vocabulary. Likewise, mysteries and detective stories are widely appealing and support critical thinking.
Ruffaloni
APRIL 27, 2025
Engaging students wherever they are is critical to enrollment success. With eight years of experience at Ruffalo Noel Levitz working with more than 100 campuses across the country and following more than two decades leading enrollment efforts on campus, I know firsthand the challenges you face in enrollment. And in todays environment it can feel like information overload on what you should be doing.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 29, 2025
Did you miss the applications for summer writing programs ? Or do you have prior commitments for the summer already? If youre still looking for a writing program to join, consider EmersonWRITES. EmersonWRITES is a writing program that takes place during the semester rather than in summer. If this is an opportunity youre interested in checking out, keep reading.
Discovery College Consulting
APRIL 29, 2025
Guest blog post by Dr. Stephanie Fox, Four Corners Psychological Services If you are a high schooler with a learning disability or suspect that you are, its time to make a plan for college. It is never too late to look at possible learning concerns, especially if you have always struggled with school or certain subjects. A history of intervention (like being on a reading plan), tutoring, and having to work harder than your peers for good grades are all indications that something may be different
HelloCollege
APRIL 24, 2025
For high school students with a passion for writing, competitions offer an exciting way to refine skills, gain recognition, and earn scholarships. Whether you love crafting short stories, poetry, essays, or journalism pieces, there are writing competitions tailored to different styles and interests. Participating in these contests can not only provide valuable feedback but also boost your college applications by demonstrating creativity, dedication, and academic excellence.
Georgia Tech Admissions Blog
APRIL 24, 2025
Who is your favorite group of four people? Maybe its the Ghostbusters, Dorothy and her friends from the Wizard of Oz, the Beatles, or, if you were my little brother eight years ago, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. If all four members of that quartet were incoming students at Georgia Tech, one of them would likely be a transfer student. Unlike most colleges with first-year admission rates on the lower end, we maintain a robust number of transfer students, making up approximately 25% of our incomin
Marks Education
APRIL 23, 2025
Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams are not only a vital part of many students’ high school curriculum but theyre also a great way for them to engage with advanced subjects of interest before college. In AP courses, students encounter college-level material and can prove their knowledge to admissions committees through standardized metrics like AP exams.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 29, 2025
Duke University uses a semester-based academic calendar. The year is divided into two main terms: fall and spring, with optional summer sessions. Each semester lasts about 17 to 18 weeks. This includes instruction time, breaks, reading periods, and final exams. Staying on top of key dates helps you manage your time and avoid missed deadlines. Whether its the start of classes, fall break, registration, or finals, having a clear view of the schedule keeps you prepared.
College Essay Guy
APRIL 25, 2025
Yup. You can also use I. Or sentence fragments (like this one). And lots of other things youve maybe been told youre not allowed to do. Well explore a bunch of myths about college essays below, so you can understand how to build a more authentic voice into your essay. Oh, and just in case: In this post, were talking about college application essays.
Niche
APRIL 24, 2025
Gen Z students are looking for more than emails and brochuresthey want genuine connection, authenticity, and experiences that align with their values. At our recent Niche Higher Ed Insight Summit , a panel of three enrollment leaders from universities across the country shared how theyre evolving their strategies to meet Gen Z where they are and foster meaningful student engagement from first interest to deposit.
The Koppelman Group
APRIL 26, 2025
Stanford is the most famous and well-respected university on the west coast, and one of the top schools in all of the United States. Getting into Stanford is comparable with gaining admission to the Ivy League, and getting an acceptance is actually harder than getting into most of the Ivy League schools. In recent years, Stanford has held back from releasing the most recent admissions data.
Princeton College Consulting
APRIL 27, 2025
So, youve heard back from one of your top schools, and its the news youve been dreading: youre waitlisted. For many students and families, this can be an uncertain and frustrating momentgoal in sight, yet still just out of reachbut its not necessarily the end of the road. When supporting students to navigate this situation, Ive found Theodore Roosevelts words especially instructive: Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 23, 2025
If you’re Googling Boston College (BC) pros and cons, you’re probably stuck deciding between a few schools and want the truth (and none of that polished brochure talk). Look no further because this guide gives you the real deal. Well walk through what makes Boston College stand out, where it struggles, and how students make the most of it.
Admissions Mom
APRIL 23, 2025
Dear Seniors (and those who love them), We are finally entering the end of your admissions journey, but don’t forget that it’s the beginning of the rest of your fricking life! So even in the angst and frustration of making a decision, be sure to celebrate all you’ve done! If you’re feeling really unsteady about all the sh!t that’s happening around you, and in your life, you can do what I do when I’m feeling overwhelmed.
Scoir
APRIL 25, 2025
Congratulations! After months of waiting, you have now heard from the colleges you applied to and, odds are, youve been admitted to more than one! That means you now have optionsquality options. In any case, congratulations! Your hard work has paid off, and now you get to make the final choice of a college destination.
The Koppelman Group
APRIL 25, 2025
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is a top-ranked public university with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, school spirit, and a strong sense of community. Known for its strengths in fields like journalism, public health, business, and the sciences, UNC is incredibly popular with our clients, especially those out of state.
The Enrollment Marketer
APRIL 29, 2025
As graduate programs face rising competition and shifting student expectations, it's not enough to just attract website trafficyou need that traffic to convert. Whether that means requesting more information, starting an application, or scheduling a call with admissions, your digital experience plays a huge role in driving prospective students forward.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 23, 2025
Even if you applied to safety, target, and reach schools , getting into college isnt guaranteed. Some decisions come down to factors beyond your controlespecially with selective schools. So what happens if you didnt get into any colleges? If you’re wondering why you’re getting rejected from every college or what happens if you don’t get into any colleges, you’re in the right place.
Niche
APRIL 23, 2025
We want the info. When do we want it? NOW! But if youre like any of todays students, you wanted it yesterday. Scroll through any students phone, and its clear TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat we live in a world of instant answers and real-time feedback. That always-on mindset doesnt switch off when researching colleges. If they cant get what they need fast, personalized and on their terms theyll bounce.
Top Tier Admissions
APRIL 25, 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a top research university (and considered an Ivy Plus ) located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT was one of the first colleges to return to requiring standardized testing. MIT ACCEPTANCE RATE This year, 1,324 out of 29,282 applicants were admitted, resulting in an overall acceptance rate of 4.5% for the Class of 2029, according to The Tech.
The Koppelman Group
APRIL 24, 2025
Yale University, nestled in New Haven, Connecticut, is one of the eight Ivy League schools, the third-oldest college in the U.S., and one of just nine institutions founded before the American Revolution. In other words: steeped in history. Yale is a top choice for Ivy hopefuls and with a 3.9% acceptance rate last cycle, its also one of the toughest to get into.
Colorado State University
APRIL 29, 2025
A Rams Life is a Colorado State University vlog series for Rams by Rams, and showcases everything from the daily life of a CSU Ram to advice videos, tutorials, tips and tricks for navigating college life, and even excursions into Fort Collins and beyond CSU. Curious what a day of classes might look like in college? Your options expand quite a bit compared with high school, and you might be surprised at some of the classes you’ll get to explore at Colorado State.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 26, 2025
If you received a 910 SAT score, youre probably wondering if thats a good score and what it means for your next steps. Optimizing your SAT score is worth it since it plays a big role in your college application. The higher your score, the better your chances of standing out to admissions officers. Of course, SAT scores arent the only factor colleges consider, but theyre an important one.
Peterson's Blog
APRIL 24, 2025
From the dawn of last semester till now, you have navigated a vast ocean of AP concepts. Behold! The cargo of knowledge you now possess. Youre ready to set sail on test day and receive the greatest treasure of the school yearcredit-granting AP exam scores. Maybe you wholeheartedly believe that youve done all you can to receive such splendor, and now the AP fates must fall in your favor.
iSchoolConnect
APRIL 23, 2025
Rowan University | Overview Since its founding in 1923, Rowan University has changed exceptionally from a teacher preparation college into a top-tier public research institution. Currently celebrating its Centennial, Rowan serves 22,000 students with bachelor’s through doctoral programs and professional certificates, available in-person and online across its main Glassboro campus, medical school locations in Camden, […] The post Rowan University – Top 10 Scholarships for Y
The College Curators
APRIL 27, 2025
Choose Challenge Beyond grades, test scores, and the rigor of the curriculum, colleges are looking for something more: students who have done something meaningful and difficult and grown.
Scoir
APRIL 29, 2025
When it comes time to think about college, its important to slow down and consider why you'd like to attend college and engage in conscious decision-making instead of doing what you think you are supposed to do.
AdmissionSight
APRIL 25, 2025
If you’re searching for Northeastern University pros and cons, youre probably trying to figure out if this school is the right fit (and skipping past the marketing fluff). No worries! Youre in the right place. In this guide, well break down everything from what makes Northeastern a standout choice to where it might not meet your expectations. Whether youre curious about the co-op program, wondering if the cost is justified, or just trying to get a real feel for life at Northeastern , this
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