The Thoughtful College Search

MARCH 24, 2025

The February case study for Ethical Navigation (the March edition is now out) was devised by Jake in conjunction with PCACACs current AP chair, Kathleen Voss from Georgia Tech. In 2017 I was part of a task force appointed by NACAC to develop a document to replace the SPGP to reflect the changing college admission landscape.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 29, 2025

<p class="ai-optimize-662 ai-optimize-introduction"><strong>In 2024, <a href="[link] students</a> took the <a href="[link] Spanish Language and Culture Exam</a> The average score was 3.54, and 82.9% of test-takers earned a 3 or higher.</strong>

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2025

If youve applied to the Ivies through Regular Decision, Ivy Day is when you find out whether or not youve been accepted into your chosen schools. If youve applied to any of the Ivy League schools , youve probably heard of the phrase Ivy Day. Ivy Day, or Ivy League Day, is when all the Ivy League schools release their admissions decisions.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Now things are shifting, and its crucial to understand the state of legacy admissions at Penn when preparing to apply. Now things are shifting, and its crucial to understand the state of legacy admissions at Penn when preparing to apply. Penn puts it well : Penn is a place for people who want to do something big.

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Penn Nursing

APRIL 29, 2021

And while all acknowledge there is plenty of work to be done internally and externally, some point out how tangible advancement has been. “My In doing so, they become something like health care anthropologists, hoping to discover the linchpin that will change a cohort’s future. Our work in this space is really impactful.”

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 9, 2025

In 2024, 379,385 students took the AP World History exam. The average score was 3.11, and about 63.7% passed with a 3 or higher. That’s solid, but don’t let it fool you—this exam is no walk in the park. Instead, you’ll learn how to connect events across different time periods and regions. The Global Tapestry 1200–1450 8–10% 2. Two are required.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 16, 2025

They shared a love for classical literature and wanted a social club that stood out from the rest on campus. Harvard University is famous for its academic brilliance, but it also has a mysterious side, thanks to its secretive “ Final Clubs.” ” One of the most well-known of these is the Porcellian Club. That groupRobert B.

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Tex Admissions

JULY 8, 2025

I even served as the first moderator from late 2015 until the middle of 2017. Of the moderators I recruited in 2017, zero remain, and by March 2021, no current moderator has held the position for over a year. I’m friends with the founder, Steve Schwartz, in real life. Students aren’t incentivized to take collective action.

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The Thoughtful College Search

JULY 14, 2025

I am not a by-laws geek (those who know me will point out that I qualify for geekdom in a number of other respects), but I have nevertheless followed the proposed changes with great interest. They will also be asked to vote on two proposed changes to NACAC’s by-laws. They will also be asked to vote on two proposed changes to NACAC’s by-laws.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 15, 2025

Writing and polishing your CV for residency (also referred to by some as your residency resume) is useful for your own mental preparation as you set out to write your residency personal statement. However, the many application components that you need to put together often throw stressful and overwhelming feelings into the mix as well.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 15, 2024

To that end, I’ve been working a white paper (to be published in June) that will lay out more than a dozen strategies that institutions can use to build alternative revenue (student) streams. Census Bureau 2017 estimates, 2023 estimates (first to be based on 2020 census data). Estimated Number of 18-Year-Olds: U.S. 2030-33: 55,523 +1.3%

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BestColleges

MAY 2, 2024

Investigations from these states found that the Art Institute and former owner Education Management Corporation (EDMC) misrepresented job placement rates, post-graduation salaries, and job opportunities for graduates during a nearly 14-year period. The Department of Education will forgive debt for over 300,000 former Art Institute students.

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Hispanic families in the United States encounter various challenges stemming from a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and structural factors. Engaging Hispanic families can help you then engage prospective Hispanic students. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment.

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BestColleges

JUNE 13, 2023

In the state, students can find schools nationally recognized for their STEM curricula and research opportunities. Learners seeking an HBCU education in the Old Line State will find there are great options. Undergraduate in-state tuition is roughly $9,000, and out-of-state tuition is about $20,000 per academic year.

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EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Accountability comes in many forms: to state or governing agencies, students, key performance indicators, operating measures, and more. Accountability comes in many forms: to state or governing agencies, students, key performance indicators, operating measures, and more. Indeed, “one of the defining characteristics of current U.S.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

He felt then that he would have to fight for his existence in the state. Cameron Driggers was in high school when “Don't Say Gay” was implemented in Florida. He brought that passion with him to the University of Florida, where he created the Youth Action Fund (YAF). YAF is entirely youth-run and only serves youth-led campaigns.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. Spanning 64 campuses, SUNY is the nation's largest state system of higher education, enrolling some 1.3

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 15, 2025

New Hampshire might be famous for its breathtaking mountains and quaint New England charm, but the state also packs a punch when it comes to higher education. Lets see what makes New Hampshires colleges stand out, and help you figure out which ones the best fit for your future. Youve come to the right place.

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Tex Admissions

MAY 26, 2024

Although UT received the most applications and had the lowest admissions rate ever, 24 out of 37 of my clients (65%) gained admission to their first-choice UT major. Not only did he provide detailed and actionable feedback to help me stand out with his background as a former admissions officer, but he also had a very quick turnaround time.

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BestColleges

JULY 12, 2023

Check out our list of 10 jobs below to find out what jobs pay the most, the education you need, and the common responsibilities of each. Puerto Rico offers top-paying jobs in various professional fields. Many of the highest-paying jobs in Puerto Rico require an advanced education. Puerto Rico has a lower cost of living than the U.S.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Get our free 102-page guide: Get Into Medical School: 6 Practical Lessons to Stand Out and Earn Your White Coat First Name Last Name Email Address SEND ME THE GUIDE 100% privacy. In-state applicants enjoy higher interview rates than out-of-state applicants at North Carolina medical schools. Your guide is on its way.

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BestColleges

JUNE 19, 2024

What, exactly, is the state of coding bootcamps in 2024? What, exactly, is the state of coding bootcamps in 2024? Coding bootcamps emerged in 2011, quickly gaining popularity due to their promise of high-paying jobs without the need for a college degree. No college required. Disgruntled students sued. Bootcamps began to close.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

Using admissions records and first-year grades from several "Ivy-Plus" colleges between 2017 and 2022, the group determined that keeping all other variables equal, students who scored highest on the SAT and ACT earned college GPAs 0.43 Emphasizing test scores can impede efforts to maintain economic and racial diversity.

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BestColleges

MAY 3, 2023

Data Summary Check Roughly 54% of Asians and Asian Americans ages 25 and older had a bachelor's degree or higher in 2019, however, this figure varies widely by origin group. [1] 1] Check Over half of Laotians (56%), Cambodians (55%), Burmese (65%), and Bhutanese (75%) in the U.S. had a high school level of education or less. population as of 2021.

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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

Legacy admissions has been highly criticized in recent years, though only a few elite colleges have jettisoned the practice. The recent Supreme Court decision to ban race-conscious admissions has reinvigorated debates around legacy admissions. We might soon see more universities abandon legacy preferences in the face of growing public pressure.

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BestColleges

APRIL 27, 2023

Kirsten Hextrum, an assistant professor at Oregon State University, estimated in 2020 that about 72% of women college athletes and 64% of men college athletes were white. Recruited athletes at selective Division I and III colleges are more likely to be white and come from wealthy families. For its class of 2027, Harvard admitted 3.4%

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 16, 2022

He learned Esperanto at age 13 and has taught it at UC San Diego and San Francisco State University. Students study how languages such as Elvish and Valyrian are formed and create their own language. These courses have grown in popularity thanks to shows such as "Game of Thrones" and "Lord of the Rings.". Goodall is one of them.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

Scooter adventure in Tabanan, Bali On March 11, 2024, UT-Austin announced significant changes for the upcoming Freshman Fall 2025 admissions cycle. As of writing, UT has not updated it’s admissions page yet. The proposed changes include the following: UT-Austin is not test optional. Applicants do not need to submit the writing section.

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EAB

JULY 20, 2023

This is the case across states, sectors, and schools of differing selectivity. Overall, the results show that schools whose enrollment grew between fall 2017 and fall 2021 also grew their application volume—and the more applications grew, the more enrollment grew.

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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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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Out of this merger, " financial aid optimization " was born, promulgated by independent consultants teaching college officials how to leverage aid as an enrollment driver. Colleges use merit scholarships to attract students and build the optimal entering class. Much of this aid goes to wealthy students, leaving less for students in need.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The university is only the second UC campus to offer a bachelor's degree program inside a state prison. But Farah Godrej and Amos Lee, professors at UC Riverside and co-founders and directors of LIFTED, want students to dream bigger than just staying out of prison. UC Riverside estimates that only 1% of U.S.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 30, 2022

Less than 8% of out-of-state and international students gained admission. Check out my new book Surviving the College Admissions Madness and Youtube Channel Summary of client outcomes from Fall 2017-2022 I’ve compiled and modeled more than 310 client outcomes for Fall 2017 - 2022.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 19, 2023

Find out what you need to achieve to get into medical school (Note: This resource also appears in our MCAT Ultimate Guide.) - Part 1: Introduction Part 2: MCAT sections and scores Part 3: What is a good MCAT score? Check out our list of the average GPA and MCAT score of matriculants at every U.S. medical school.)

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GPA Letters of Recommendation Extracurricular Out-of-State 98

Admissions.Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

A well-thought out and well-developed essay of any true substance is not only not possible in 250 words, it’s barely possible in 450 words. ” The official upper limit in acceptable length on the Common App essay is 650 words. This is why none of our clients have ever submitted a Common App essay consisting of fewer than 450 words.

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BestColleges

MAY 4, 2023

While earning an associate degree in radiology technology, you can pick up the skills necessary for the job and pursue professional certification and state licensing. You'll also find the best HBCUs with radiology programs and learn why they stand out. On this page, explore the value of an HBCU radiology program.

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