Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Write your best Common App Essay: 2024-2025 Edition Here is a dirty little secret: some of the 2024-2025 Common App essay prompts will bring you down like quicksand while others give you the exact structure and framing that you need to show and tell a story that colleges will love.

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College Transitions

APRIL 8, 2024

As we enter the 2024-25 cycle, the American college admissions process continues to be insanely competitive at the very top. Schools that are considered “elite” and “prestigious” are attracting more applicants than ever before.

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BestColleges

APRIL 25, 2024

Delays to the 2024-25 FAFSA date back to mid-2021. Instead, the rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA form has been plagued by issues. March 2024 — Incorrect Data Sent to Colleges, Universities ED announced in late March that a miscalculation in its FAFSA formula caused the department to send incorrect financial need data to institutions.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2023

Which colleges will be test-optional for the high school Class of 2024 (a.k.a. Amid this dizzying array of responses to an ever-shifting situation, it can certainly be difficult to tell whether any particular school will be test-optional or test-blind in 2023-2024. the college Class of 2028)? But Spark is here to help!

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2023

Which colleges will be test-optional for the Class of 2024? Amid this dizzying array of responses to an ever-shifting situation, it can certainly be difficult to tell whether any particular school will be test-optional or test-blind in 2023-2024. But Spark is here to help! GPA) Coe College: Test-Flexible permanently (must have 3.0+

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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

MARCH 4, 2024

In the spring of 2024, our theories and our practices are on a collision course with […] One of my favorite quotations is so delightfully complex and paradoxical that it’s often attributed to Yoga Berra, who almost certainly didn’t say it: “In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But in practice, there is.”

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PrepScholar

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The 2023-2024 college application season is in full swing, which means you’re probably taking standardized tests. We’ll: Answer the question, “What is a good SAT score for 2024?” Explain everything you need to know about overall average SAT scores in 2024 Show you how to figure out if your SAT score is high enough Ready?

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iSchoolConnect

APRIL 26, 2024

The European Commission has rolled out New Schengen visa rules 2024, aimed at simplifying the visa acquisition process. With a favorable travel history, Indian students are now eligible for two-year visas extendable up to five years with responsible use.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Fortunately for you, in 2024, there is no shortage of excellent boarding schools in the US. If you are considering spending grades 9-12 at a boarding school, then you are about to make a financial investment every bit as sizable as the cost of tuition and living expenses at a private college. Some even date […]

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College Transitions

APRIL 22, 2024

We’ll also consider what the pending enrollment cliff (predicted to start the 2024-2025 […] In fact, undergraduate enrollment is currently down about 8.5% In this article, we’ll look at some of the causes for the decline.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Now that we have reflected on the shifting landscape of college admissions in 2023 , let’s look ahead to 2024 and three key predictions for the year ahead. The post College Admissions: Our Predictions for 2024 appeared first on Top Tier Admissions. Cheers to another year of growth, success, and educational excellence!

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Emerging College Consulting

APRIL 22, 2024

Learn about attending college fairs in 2024: Connect with schools, gather info, and make informed choices. Start planning your visit today!

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iSchoolConnect

JANUARY 24, 2024

An overview On January 24th, 2024, we will celebrate International Education Day 2024. This year, UNESCO has set aside this day to focus on a critical mission: combating hate speech, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in our digital world.

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Niche

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It’s December, and just like Spotify has served up a summary of your listening activities for the year, we’re serving up our predictions for how the K-12 enrollment marketing landscape may (or may not) change in 2024. As a result, 2024 is full of possibilities.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

What to do each month of the 2024-2025 application cycle to ensure timely and high-quality materials to help maximize your odds of getting accepted. Suggested reading: How to Get Into Law School: The Ultimate Guide ) - Part 2: Law school application timeline (2024-2025) If you decide you do want to go to law school, then you need a plan.

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iSchoolConnect

JANUARY 30, 2024

The EdTech sector in India eagerly awaits the upcoming Union Budget 2024 (Interim), with expectations set on potential support for its burgeoning growth. Why the excitement? This anticipation stems from the sector’s recent surge, fueled by factors like increased internet accessibility.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 25, 2024

Maybe you’re drawn to the low cost of attendance at Canadian medical schools , where annual tuition sits around $13,000 USD for Canadian students and $20,000 USD for international students (conversion is current as of April 2024). Yes MCAT score is no longer required as of the 2024 admissions cycle. Mean admission GPA: 3.93/4.00

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College Success

MARCH 31, 2024

As the landscape of college admissions continues to evolve, here are a few trends from the 2023-2024 application cycle that students applying to college this fall may want to consider. The post 9 Trends from the 2023-2024 Application Cycle appeared first on Kate Sonnenberg College Admissions Success.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

MARCH 14, 2024

Annual Presidents’ Survey Finds Optimism Amid Uncertainty: [link] The Trends Report 2024 – The Chronicle of Higher Education (some articles require log-in): [link] Identity-focused organizations work to bring access, support, and resources to historically underrepresented populations. Send them to communications@sacac.org.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MARCH 14, 2024

Part 2: Dental school application timeline (2024-2025) January to April 2024 Register with your school’s pre-health/pre-dental advising committee (if one exists). May 2024 Submit your TMDSAS application. In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the dental school admissions code. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Harvard University’s 2023-2024 supplemental short essay prompts for first-year applicants have now been revealed with the launch of the 2023-2024 Common Application. 2023-2024 Harvard University Supplemental Essay Prompts 1. Our constitutional history does not tolerate that choice.”

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Caltech Admissions

APRIL 25, 2024

On March 8, 2024, Caltech students were eagerly competing for the ME 72 competition trophy, which would crown them as winners of the ME 72 design project. Alongside members of the Caltech community, news and surrounding Pasadena members watched the students compete.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

Joyce and Bill Cummings, the co-founders of the Cummings Foundation, will be the 2024 Franklin Cummings Tech Commencement speakers on Saturday, May 18, at 10AM. The Class of 2024 will be inspired by Joyce and Bill’s generosity and entrepreneurial spirit born of humble beginnings.” Councilor Anderson is a graduate of the John D.

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iSchoolConnect

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

GREAT Scholarships 2024 The British Council, renowned for facilitating educational opportunities and cultural exchanges in the United Kingdom, has unveiled an enticing opportunity for Indian students.

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EAB

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Podcast Top Priorities for Community Colleges in 2024 Episode 175. EAB experts Dr. They also offer advice on what community college leaders can do in 2024 to improve student retention and modernize the student experience. EAB · Top Priorities for Community Colleges in 2024 Transcript Coming soon. December 5, 2023.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Common App, which is used by over 1,000 colleges and universities, has confirmed that when the next first-year application cycle formally begins on August 1, 2024, its main essay prompts will remain the same as those on this year’s Common App.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The LSAT is offered twice throughout this spring and summer of 2024. If you’re thinking of attending law school, whether you’re a current undergraduate or years out of college, the LSAT is an essential part of the law school admission process. If possible, we recommend you get this exam out of the way during one […]

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

News & World Report recently released its 2024 college rankings. The 2024 U.S. Significant changes were made to the methodology for the 2024 Best Colleges edition to place greater emphasis on outcome measures, Eric Brooks, principal data analyst for the magazine's education rankings, wrote in an email.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Columbia University in the City of New York has released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants. 150 words or fewer) Also new/reworded in 2023-2024 is the following prompt: What attracts you to your preferred areas of study at Columbia College or Columbia Engineering?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The post 2024 UGA In-State EA Decisions appeared first on UGA Undergraduate Admissions. Make sure that if you are looking at need based federal aid, you should complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available so colleges can start to work on preliminary aid estimates for you. Please be patient, be nice and be courteous.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Two particularly noteworthy rankings were released this month: the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse “2024 Best Colleges in America” and the U.S. News Best Colleges: 2024 Edition. LEARN MORE WSJ/COLLEGE PULSE 2024 BEST COLLEGES IN THE U.S. Stanford University (CA) (tie) 2024 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges – Top 3 1.

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PrepScholar

OCTOBER 29, 2023

In this guide, we'll provide the confirmed and likely dates for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027. Future ACT dates are only confirmed a little more than a year in advance, but at PrepScholar, we've researched patterns from previous testing years to predict future ACT test dates.

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College Success

MARCH 10, 2024

The post New Books to Read in 2024 appeared first on Kate Sonnenberg College Admissions Success. I’m excited to share with you a selection of my favorite books published or updated in the latter half of 2023 or set to be published in.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The post 2024 UGA Overall EA Admissions appeared first on UGA Undergraduate Admissions. Make sure that if you are looking at need based federal aid, you should complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available so colleges can start to work on preliminary aid estimates for you. Please be patient, be nice and be courteous.

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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 12, 2024

January is always a good time to reflect on the trends and themes of the most recent application cycle and look ahead to what’s coming in the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. MIT requires students to complete a minimum of two semesters of calculus and two semesters of calculus-based physics regardless of their major.

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iSchoolConnect

JANUARY 25, 2024

Introduction to study abroad courses in 2024 Studying overseas is a life-changing experience that provides opportunities for personal development while expanding one’s intellectual horizons. The educational landscape has changed as we approach 2024.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The post 2024 Early Action FAQ appeared first on UGA Undergraduate Admissions. It is just a very competitive applicant pool, leading to us not having the space to admit all the strong applicants. I hope this FAQ helps a little bit, and Go Dawgs!

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