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. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MAY 26, 2023

For the Fall 2024 First-Year applicant group, there are three updates the UGA Admissions Office wants to make known when students are preparing to apply to UGA. We will be exclusively using the Common App for our First-Year applicants. Please share a book (novel, non-fiction, etc.)

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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

As the last few college offers trickle in it’s time to take a step back and consider what we can glean from the wins and rejections our students have received in the 2022/23 application cycle and the messages being received from different quarters of the college application universe. The future of standardised tests.

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College Wise

AUGUST 16, 2023

In this post, we'll share insights about the 2020 FAFSA Simplification Act, how it changes the 2024-2025 FAFSA application, and what that means for for families. FAFSA is getting simpler, or is it?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 16, 2024

News & World Report recently released their Best Graduate Schools 2024 edition, which includes numerous rankings by category: Best Business Schools, Best Law Schools, Best Medical Schools: Research, Best Engineering Schools, and Best Education Schools, to name a few. Tulane’s having a good year, as they moved from #81 to #62.

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Inside Emory Admission

MAY 15, 2024

Emory College As of May 15, 2024, we are pleased to report that the enrolling class at Emory College has met our expected enrollment target and exceeded it. This includes gap year requests and other reasons why a small number of students may not end up enrolling in late August 2024.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2024

Whether you’re a high school junior gearing up for the application process or a sophomore seeking that competitive edge, here are 20 essential things to know about the original Application Boot Camp®. Take advantage of personalized consultations via phone or Zoom to fine-tune your action plan and refine your application strategy.

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iSchoolConnect

JANUARY 22, 2024

The abundance of scholarships is a major selling point for studying in Canada. […] The post Scholarships in Canada in 2024 | A guide for application process appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!

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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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Ruffaloni

APRIL 22, 2024

2024 Prospective Family Study- What you need to know for your enrollment strategy! How can institutions proactively counteract bias and uphold ethical standards in AI applications? The post 9 Key Enrollment and AI sessions at the 2024 RNL National Conference appeared first on Ruffalo Noel Levitz.

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Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Today, in this guide, we’ll help you fully understand the college application in the US in 2024. College Application Process The United States of America’s higher education sector is subject to constant change and surfing these changes requires an optimistic mindset. Ready then? Let’s go! Key Steps in the U.S.

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DC College Counseling

AUGUST 2, 2023

As we pore through the Common App ® to capture all of the changes in the 2023-2024 application, I wanted to draw attention to a few in particular that stood out! Lafayette has made the decision to only review a student’s first six activities on the Common Application ® instead of all ten. As a mom, it is painful to watch.

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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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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. Non-binding EA programs are booming with tens of thousands of applications at private universities like USC and Northeastern, and flagship public universities like Michigan, UVA, and UNC.

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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. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Dartmouth College Dartmouth College has announced that it will yet again require high school students to share either an SAT or ACT score as part of their application for admission. The change takes effect for students applying for Fall 2025 admission (those students who will begin their applications in Summer or Fall 2024).

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Brand College Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The Common Application is a website that allows over 2 million students to apply to over 900 colleges each year, using one platform. Update February 2023: The Common Application prompts will stay the same for the 2023-2024 application season. The application won’t accept a response shorter than 250 words.)

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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. This is up to 1,000 additional words of supplemental writing applicants can use to further differentiate their applications for first-year admission.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

APRIL 29, 2024

Due to the challenges that every college is facing because of the delay in FAFSA data being sent to colleges (including UGA), the 2024 Wait List process will be different from prior years. We will use the information in a student’s application and in our earlier admission reviews to then make any WL offers.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

The University of California released data about fall 2024 applications. UC saw an increase in fall 2024 applications, driven by increased interest from transfer students, California residents, and historically excluded groups. UC received a quarter of a million applications for fall 2024, a 1.5%

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College Transitions

APRIL 4, 2024

Considering those numbers, it might seem surprising how stressful application fees can be […] The cost of attending a four-year college can range from $50,000-100,000/to attend a smaller school versus $200,000+ for a private institution. That’s indeed a major expenditure.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident of a student studying in a GA High School). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Northwestern University Deering Library Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois has added six new essay prompts to its 2023-2024 supplement to the Common Application for first-year applicants. What is not yet clear is how such essays will be assessed by colleges’ application review committees.

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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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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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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for Out-of-State applicants, and the data below is for the entire admitted EA group (In and Out of State). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While academics are still key in all of our reviews, and especially in EA, the overall competitiveness of the applicant pool means we need to look at a wide range of things in our review. Can you explain the two different EA decision release dates for in-state vs. out-of-state applicants? I don’t know.

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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. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

Extracurricular 52

Extracurricular Applications Admissions Policies 52

Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

>> Updated March, 2023 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2024. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2024 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. Transfer students who apply to start school in Fall 2024.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It’s the 2023-2024 Early Decision and Early Action season ! Therefore, expect many applicants with high SAT/ACT scores, high grades and seemly perfect applications and personal statements to be rejected or deferred to the regular decision pool. Competition to Ivy League and highly selective colleges are expected to be high.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

University of Pennsylvania has released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants. All first-year applicants to Penn will complete several Penn-specific short essays; yet, for the first time, the exact prompts students respond to will depend on the school within the university that they are applying to.

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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. The Department of Education has begun a “soft launch” of the redesigned FAFSA and students and families can begin to complete their applications.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The University of California has announced that application deadlines have been extended for students who want to enroll at certain campuses for the fall 2024 semester. UC has extended the application deadline from Nov. UC has extended the application deadline from Nov. The deadline is now Jan.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2024

There are grad school application deadlines coming up SOON. Grad school application deadlines vary way too much for one standard answer. Here’s a better question: When and how should you start working on your grad school applications, depending on your deadlines? It doesn’t matter what time of year you read this blog post.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Louis (WashU) has released new supplemental essay prompt options for students applying during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. 2023-2024 WashU Supplemental Prompts REQUIRED: 1. . ” Students who choose to submit a written response to one of the optional prompts may still opt in to sharing an optional video. .”

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BestColleges

JANUARY 16, 2024

California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. The application will now include the legal affidavit required to prove they qualify for exemption from nonresident tuition. The solution?

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Estrela Consulting Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

If you're like us you've been patiently waiting for the 2024-25 Common App Essay Prompts to be announced. Spoiler Alert: the folks at the Common App have actually decided to keep the same prompts that were used during the 2023-24 application cycle. They're here! They're here!

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