Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MAY 27, 2024

Last year I wrote this blog criticizing February , and man did the Feb fans have some words. Wow. Well, now I’m taking the other side of that coin to say that I’m a big fan of May. First, the weather. Now, maybe you live somewhere I’m not thinking of or unfamiliar with and you have some terrible May situation, but in the South, the pollen is gone, the flowers are out, the bugs and humidity haven’t arrived, and most mornings and evenings are cool.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 29, 2024

How to Choose A College Major Wondering how to choose a college major? Choosing your major in college is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make during your academic journey. The choice shapes your career path, influences your future job opportunities, and even impact your personal life, the types of other people you will meet along the way, and your overall life fulfillment.

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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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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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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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BestColleges

MAY 23, 2024

The University of North Carolina (UNC) System's Board of Governors voted to remove a policy that required schools to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). All 17 schools in the UNC System will have to end DEI efforts by Sept. 1. Students rallied against the board's vote, voicing their support for DEI. UNC faculty are also frustrated with the vote, and the secrecy surrounding it.

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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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Tex Admissions

MAY 26, 2024

View from my house in Bali My freshmen Fall 2024 clients had the strongest outcomes of any admissions cycle. 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. You can view my nationwide results outcomes from all admissions cycles here.

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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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Scoir

MAY 28, 2024

For many parents/guardians, it might be a daunting idea to let their student take a gap year off of school before leaving for college. Most parents worry that their student may decide not to attend college after taking a year off, instead opting to wander the world as a vagabond.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 20, 2024

Learn what medical school prerequisites to take and what extracurricular activities to pursue to meet your premed requirements and maximize your admission chances Understanding medical school requirements is crucial as you map out your college courses Introduction Medical school degree requirement Medical school course requirements Medical school major requirements Medical school GPA requirement Medical school MCAT requirement Medical school extracurricular activity requirements Medical school l

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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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BestColleges

MAY 24, 2024

Each year, BestColleges features a roundup of the most noteworthy university commencement speeches. This year's roster of speakers includes entertainers, politicians, business leaders, journalists, and other prominent A-listers, some of whom encountered student protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Here's a sampling of inspiring speakers and their words of wisdom for the class of 2024.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 28, 2024

In The Case for Humanities Majors , we advocated for the value of the history degree—not only for the admissions boost it provides high schoolers who show a developed interest in history, but also for career and graduate school preparation, long-term earning potential, and overall quality of life. In his report for the American Historical Association, Why Study History?

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Colorado State University

MAY 23, 2024

When it comes to applying for scholarships, the task can be immediately overwhelming. Where do you find scholarships? How do you apply? What do they each require? This is going to take forever! But at Colorado State, we do things a little differently. We’re so proud of our one-and-done scholarship application process. Almost all CSU scholarships live in the same place, and can be applied for with one application, one time, and that’s it.

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Scoir

MAY 21, 2024

College decision time is here, and many students are still uncertain about which college they will attend. What makes this year even more difficult is the FAFSA delays. Plus, just like in recent years, a number of students may have also been waitlisted by their first-choice college. It seems as though the frustration around waitlisting students has been growing each year.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 22, 2024

How to Pick the Right College Choosing the right college is one of the most significant decisions in a young adult’s life. The right choice can set the foundation for future success and personal growth, while the wrong one can lead to unnecessary struggles and dissatisfaction. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to pick a college that aligns with your goals, interests, and needs. 1.

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BestColleges

MAY 21, 2024

A new study analyzes the return on investment of undergraduate and graduate programs. Some 31% of students are enrolled in programs that do not lead to a positive ROI. The median ROI for a bachelor's degree is $160,000. It estimates that 43% of master's degrees aren't worth the cost. Two recent high school graduates, both highly accomplished students, will soon set off to college.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 24, 2024

Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth and UPenn, the “ancient eight” Ivy League institutions, are widely considered the nation’s most selective schools. However, despite the deep history and academic rigor that binds the Ivies together, other universities have reached similar levels of institutional respect and formed their own (unofficial) category — “Ivy Plus” or “Ivy+” schools.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 29, 2024

Reading Time: 9 minutes The rapid advancement of higher education marketing strategies indicates that institutions are continually seeking innovative strategies to enhance student engagement and streamline administrative processes. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems have become pivotal, offering robust solutions that transcend traditional communication methods and make administrative processes far easier.

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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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Educated Quest

MAY 12, 2024

Forbes magazine recently came out with a list of schools that were considered to be a Public Ivy. The story also covered private institutions that were considered to be ‘New Ivies’. However, since I have written about my own definition of a Public Ivy before, I’ll stick to the public colleges for this story. Forbes used these criteria to rank their schools: High standardized test scores-as supplied by at least half of all 2022 applicants.

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BestColleges

MAY 20, 2024

The lawsuit alleges that a University of Oklahoma official told a plaintiff she would have gotten more financial aid if she was African American. According to the lawsuit, race-based scholarships fall under the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 race-conscious admissions ban. The lawsuit claims data shows the university gave more grant aid to Black students than to other student groups.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MAY 22, 2024

For First Year students applying to UGA for Fall 2025, we will keep the same longer personal essay (250-650 words) as before, using the essay prompts from the Common App. The shorter UGA specific essay (200-300 words suggested) topic will also remain the same as last year, with the following essay prompt: “ The transition from middle to high school is a key time for students as they reach new levels of both academic and personal discovery.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 15, 2024

Reading Time: 11 minutes Over the years, social media platforms like Facebook have become indispensable marketing tools for schools looking to connect with students, parents, and the wider community. They offer a unique opportunity to share news, celebrate achievements, and foster a sense of belonging among all stakeholders. However, crafting engaging content that resonates with your audience can be challenging.

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Scoir

MAY 17, 2024

A critical element of your college application is your ability to bring clarity to the interpretation of your academic record. In other words, when there are irregularities in your program or performance—course selections or grades that raise red flags in the assessment of your academic work—you have a story to tell.

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road2college

MAY 21, 2024

Navigating insurance options is essential for college students to protect their health, belongings, and finances. However, many people aren’t aware. The post 6 Types of Insurance for College Students and How to Save on Them appeared first on Road2College.

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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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Solomon Admissions

MAY 17, 2024

So you applied to college before and did not get your desired results. With a fully completed application under your belt, you may ask yourself, how much of the application do you really need to complete all over again? Will an admissions office be able to tell if you are re-applying? Yes, most applications ask… The post Can you use the same Common Application Essay when Reapplying?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 22, 2024

The choice to attend college at the University of California, Los Angeles has defined my life in many ways, not least of which being that I met my lovely wife (and the mother of our child) at UCLA. In this post, I aim to give you the history of this proud institution, and reflect on the strengths and unique qualities of UCLA. UCLA: HISTORY UC Los Angeles was founded in 1882 as the Los Angeles Branch State Normal School.

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Scoir

MAY 22, 2024

By the summer between your junior and senior year of high school, you have likely figured out that every step of the college admissions process should be handled with a well-thought-out strategy. So, it’s no different when it comes to applying for scholarships. Read on to learn how to strategize to gain the highest amount of scholarship money for college.

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road2college

MAY 17, 2024

Millions of high school students apply for college each year, and many have to write at least one college application. The post How to Write a College Essay That Works appeared first on Road2College.

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BestColleges

MAY 16, 2024

Academic student workers across the University of California system held a strike authorization vote from May 13-15. The vote passed with 79% approval with 19,780 members participating. The union alleges that the university infringed upon workers' rights, endangering their well-being, during responses to pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Academic workers across the University of California (UC) system voted to authorize a "stand-up strike" over the university's response to pro-Palestinian prot

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Solomon Admissions

MAY 24, 2024

A peak behind the curtain of admissions There has long been a knowledge gap between admission offices and the students who desire to attend their highly selective universities—a guarded process on how students are analyzed and considered for these highly coveted spots. This post aims to demystify the unknowns surrounding how selective schools evaluate admission… The post How Selective Colleges Read Applications appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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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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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 23, 2024

Sorting through higher education options can be like choosing from diverse menu offerings at a great restaurant. You can order fish or steak. What about chicken or shellfish? The salads look great. In the mood for pasta? And look at the choices within each food group. You have options—and each would be a fine meal.

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