Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 15, 2024

The right plan can make all the difference in your recruitment and retention efforts. Yet, the reality for many independent and faith-based schools is a lack of a coherent strategy. Instead of strategic planning, they drift from one project to the next, often missing significant opportunities. No matter if your school’s enrollment is overflowing, nearly full, or dwindling, a thoughtfully crafted strategic plan is crucial.

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Enrollment Builders

MAY 16, 2024

Do you want to increase student enrollment and feel that outsourcing part of your admissions process can help you get there? If so, you’re probably considering hiring an admissions partner to communicate with your prospective students.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 15, 2024

How many times have we all read about the demographic cliff? I wonder if we’ve become desensitized to its implications. Now that the anticipated starting point (2025) is at our doorstep, institutions must be ready. 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.

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BestColleges

MAY 14, 2024

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees met during a special meeting May 13 to unanimously pass the flex cut amendment. The decision to divert funds comes after a pro-Palestinian protest on campus resulted in over 30 arrests. Marty Kotis, vice chair of the board's budget and finance committee, said diversity in a lot of people's minds is divisiveness, exclusion, and indoctrination and called for more unity.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

MAY 14, 2024

Franklin Cummings Tech Opticianry student Devyn Shea was the winner of the nationwide NFOS College Bowl academic competition sponsored by Essilor/Luxottica. There were 13 schools competing for the title, with Franklin Cummings Tech repeating as national champion for the second year in a row. The College Bowl is part of Vision Expo East, an annual event for ophthalmic professionals focusing on eyewear, education, and fashion, that was held in March at the Javits Center in New York City.

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Scoir

MAY 15, 2024

It's important to be strategic while planning college tours. Here are some helpful tips, as well as a college evaluation form that will get you started.

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

English proficiency tests could be an application requirement if you are an international student, non-native English speaker or attending a school which is not in English and/or in an English-speaking country. With several options available, it's important to understand the different tests and admissions requirements. In this guide, we'll give you a quick breakdown of what you need to know about English proficiency tests for college applications. 1.

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BestColleges

MAY 13, 2024

House Bill 24-1340, also known as the Colorado Promise Act, would give students from families earning $90,000 or less annually a tax credit covering tuition and fees after grants and scholarships are used. The tax credit is valid at any public Colorado four-year institution, technical college, or community college. The tax credit begins during the 2025 tax year.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 14, 2024

Best Pre-Med Colleges in the US Choosing the best pre-med college in the US can be a difficult choice, especially if you don’t have the right information. To start with though, let’s make sure we all truly understand exactly what a pre-med program is. “Pre-med” is a curriculum or track that undergraduate students follow to prepare for admission to medical school.

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Scoir

MAY 10, 2024

Most parents worry about sending their son or daughter off to college. However, for those parents whose children have learning disabilities or attention disorders , their worries are often twofold. Yes, they worry about the usual aspects of sending their child off on their own. Will they find friends? Will they be homesick? Will they do their laundry?

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road2college

MAY 14, 2024

Thousands of high school students take online Advanced Placement (AP) classes each year. These college-level courses offer deeper learning and. The post Online AP Courses: How to Choose and Succeed appeared first on Road2College.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

In 2010 , a study of U.S. law school matriculants determined that the most influential factors for students deciding to attend law school were a desire for a challenging and rewarding career, academic development and financial security. Today’s law school applicants are different. As U.S. News & World Report noted, the 2022 LSAC matriculant survey showed that 70% of incoming law school students reported that social justice, aiding others, and boosting their communities were their chief reaso

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BestColleges

MAY 16, 2024

Drexel University is offering a renewable scholarship to all qualifying community college graduates for 50% off tuition. Originally, the Drexel Promise was open only to New Jersey and Pennsylvania community college graduates. Students are not required to complete the College Scholarship Service profile or Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for the scholarship.

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College Transitions

MAY 13, 2024

When students and their families explore college choices, the geographic diversity of the student body can be a key consideration. Understanding where students originate from can provide insights into the cultural mix, networking opportunities, and the overall appeal of a college.

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enrollmentFUEL

MAY 16, 2024

As the fiscal year draws to a close, many higher education institutions find themselves with a bit of unspent budget. Rather than letting these funds go unused, why not invest them in ways that can significantly boost your enrollment strategy for the upcoming recruitment cycle? At enrollmentFUEL, we offer a range of powerful, cost-effective solutions that can be implemented, many for under $10,000.

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Caltech Admissions

MAY 16, 2024

Caltech Filming Sign On April 12th, I was sitting in Bi 150 (Intro to Neuroscience) class when I got a notification that changed everything I was planning on doing that day. Someone messaged my house Discord saying “Young Sheldon is on campus.” A minute later, a picture popped up with Iain Armitage (the actor who plays young Sheldon) behind our very own Caltech Hall.

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iSchoolConnect

MAY 16, 2024

Australia introduces drastic amendments to its Temporary Graduate Visa program, effective July 1, 2024. These reforms are part of a broader overhaul of the country’s immigration system, aimed at better aligning visa streams with educational levels and addressing economic challenges. The changes come amidst efforts to strengthen relations with Southeast Asia through education and skilled […] The post Australia’s New Immigration Rules 2024| Temporary Graduate Visa & Impact on Students a

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BestColleges

MAY 10, 2024

Cal Poly Humboldt is partnering with the UC Davis School of Medicine to launch a new program to recruit and train future physicians to serve American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program is a 10-month program integrating science courses with cultural and tribal frameworks. The program covers the cost of tuition and housing for participating students, along with a monthly stipend.

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Colorado State University

MAY 15, 2024

#1. Post your #ColoStateBound announcement on social media and tag us Sharing your big news on social media might be the first thing you want to do when you choose to become a Ram. Unfold your #ColoStateBound banner, grab your pets, family, and friends, and strike a pose. Don’t forget to tag or DM us so we don’t miss it — @admissionscsu on Instagram and Colorado State University Office of Admissions on Facebook.

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College Transitions

MAY 15, 2024

It feels wrong not to begin any examination of the collegiate landscape in Iowa with a perfunctory Field of Dreams reference, so let’s jump right in…If Ray Kinsella had heard his cornfield mysteriously whispering, “If you build it, he will come” and, instead of a baseball diamond, he decided to build an elite liberal arts […]

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Inside Emory Admission

MAY 15, 2024

We would like to provide a comprehensive update on the waitlist activity for Emory College and Oxford College at Emory University. 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. However, we are also aware that changes in plans can occur for deposited students in the coming weeks.

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iSchoolConnect

MAY 15, 2024

For Indian students planning to study abroad, the UK’s Graduate Route visa holds the shining light. However, a recent report published by the Migration Advisory Committee purports that the visa type will continue to operate in its known status; thus, the student has nothing to worry about in the press council. The arrival confirms the […] The post The UK Graduate Visa Persists for Foreign Students appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!

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BestColleges

MAY 16, 2024

A majority of prospective MBA students in a Manhattan Prep/Kaplan survey said they should be allowed to use AI to help them write admissions essays, with guidelines and restrictions. Only 18% of the more than 300 prospective MBA students surveyed said the use of AI should be unrestricted. Twenty percent said using generative AI in admissions essays should be outright banned.

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Caltech Admissions

MAY 14, 2024

As a non-LA resident, I didn’t know what to expect coming to Caltech. However, there’s been a lot of really great food! One of my new favorite food experiences has been going to Smorgasborg, a food market in the Lost Angeles Arts District. Free to enter, the market has not only had all kinds of food cuisines but also clothes, stickers, and more.

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College Transitions

MAY 15, 2024

If you’ve never been to Idaho, you’ve probably at least heard of their famous potatoes. If you’re from Idaho, you’re probably thinking, “You couldn’t write one line of this article without mentioning the damn potatoes!” If you are a potato, you are not sentient and are therefore unlikely to be reading this blog.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 14, 2024

Engineering is super broad. From designing the next bridge to developing energy solutions that will power the future, engineering offers a vast array of disciplines for you to explore as you contemplate your major. It's a field that captivates students from around the world, drawing inquisitive minds eager to leave their mark on history. Engineering is also the most competitive of our three categories: stem, humanities, and business.

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Discovery College Consulting

MAY 14, 2024

Discovery College Consulting’s 25 students in the Class of 2024 were admitted to 107 different colleges, which are pictured to the right (click the image to enlarge it). They will be attending the following schools: Chapman University Creighton University Drexel University Macalester College Montana State University New Jersey Institute of Technology Northeastern University Northumbria University, England Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego State University Scripps College University of Ar

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BestColleges

MAY 15, 2024

The Center for Journalism & Democracy (CJD) awarded almost $200,000 to 10 newsrooms at nine historically Black colleges and universities. The funding will help the newsrooms pay writers and editors and improve technology, operations, staffing, audience engagement, and reporting. CJD will also meet with the newsrooms for training and monthly meetings.

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road2college

MAY 10, 2024

Parents, it’s always better to choose the best school you can afford and not take on any significant amount of. The post Here’s Why Taking Out Huge College Loans Isn’t Worth It appeared first on Road2College.

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College Transitions

MAY 14, 2024

Our nation’s capital may only be 68 square miles in size, but that doesn’t stop Washington, DC from being a per-capita higher education powerhouse. A handful of prestigious private universities happen to be located close to the halls of Federal power, often leading to tremendous internship and networking opportunities.

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iSchoolConnect

MAY 13, 2024

The University of Sheffield in the UK is offering the Professor David Locker Scholarship for international students pursuing a Masters in Dental Public Health (MDPH). This prestigious University of Sheffield Masters Scholarship is worth £7,500 and aims to support students with backgrounds in social sciences or dentistry. Below are the details and application process for […] The post University of Sheffield Offers Professor David Locker Scholarship appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 13, 2024

So you want to anchor down, huh? Vanderbilt has gotten increasingly competitive in recent years, and it’s natural that eager prospective students are looking to have an edge on their competition in any way that they can. “Demonstrated Interest” has remained a hot-button issue in college admissions because applying can be an incredibly emotional process and it’s hard to understand how much demonstrated interest really matters.

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BestColleges

MAY 14, 2024

According to a new report, most of California's higher education institutions offer low- and moderate-income students a high return on investment. Seventy-nine percent of institutions allow students to recoup educational costs within five years, with a third able to recover their costs in under a year. Almost all public schools allow students to recoup costs in five years or less.

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Enrollify

MAY 13, 2024

Carrie Phillips dove into a topic that resonates deeply with many but often evokes a sense of dread: the art of having tough conversations. Carrie and Rebekah Tilley , seasoned AVP of Communications and Marketing at the Iowa Center for Advancement and a former leader at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa discuss their strategies in the most recent episode of Pulse Check: Learning From Leaders - Part 3.

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College Transitions

MAY 14, 2024

The last of the original 13 Colonies to earn statehood, Rhode Island also, of course, holds the distinction as the smallest member of the United States. Still, its geographical limitations did not in any way lead to a dearth of higher education opportunities within its friendly confines.

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Great College Advice

MAY 11, 2024

Four Benefits of Online College Counseling It’s no secret that the college admissions process can be confusing, stressful, and expensive. With all the variables out there, it’s no wonder that more and more people are seeking online college counseling. Online college counseling can be a great way to squeeze the arduous process of planning for and applying to college into the busy life of a teenager!

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 12, 2024

Or, as we like to call it, “A Deep Dive into the History of Collegiate Notoriety.” If you’re reading the unofficial title of our new series, you might wonder if we’ve taken cues from Vanity Fair ’s school of journalism or branched into scuba instruction. Although in many ways a seaside vocation navigating the ocean waters full of tropical fish might be less stressful than teaching teenagers to swim through the murky depths of college admissions, the truth is that we’ll always take the hard path

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