Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The best results come from treating ChatGPT as an ongoing research tool, refining prompts as you go, and training it with information you collect along the wayfrom college visits, Zoom sessions, financial aid offers, and direct conversations with admissions reps. Are there any trends in enrollment to be aware of?

Financial Aid

Ruffaloni

JUNE 19, 2025

If you work in enrollment or financial aid, you’ve probably asked yourself: What actually helps students figure out college, and what just adds to the pile? Financial aid calculators : Nothing is scarier than the price tag, but only 81% use these tools, even though 85% say they’re helpful.

Financial Aid

The College Pod

MARCH 21, 2025

It’s a detailed report colleges publish every year, filled with facts about admissions, financial aid, and what really matters in the application process. It has tons of facts about who gets in, how many students apply, what test scores they had , and how much financial aid was given. But it’s public.

Financial Aid

AdmissionSight

MAY 10, 2025

The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) offers generous, need-based financial aid packages to cover 100% of a student’s demonstrated financial need. In this blog, well break down the key details of UPenns financial aid process, from how its calculated to important deadlines, and how to apply.

Financial Aid

Ruffaloni

JULY 16, 2025

Talk with our digital marketing and enrollment experts RNL works with colleges and universities across the country to ensure their digital marketing is optimized and filling their academic programs. Make sure it’s not inadvertently blocking important academic programs, admissions details, or faculty research sections.

Campus Tours

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

of admitted students said yes to UChicago, with 1,726 out of 1,955 admits choosing to enroll. Below is the admissions data over the past decade: UChicago Class Total Applications Overall Acceptance Rate 2028 43,612 4.5% This widening gap makes UChicagos admissions process fiercely competitive. For the Class of 2028, 88.3%

Acceptance

Niche

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Were talking about that dreaded enrollment cliff , and its no longer impending. Higher ed has started to feel the brunt of a steady decline in enrollment, a trend underscored by recent data. The most significant driver of the higher education enrollment cliff is the sharp decline in birth rates following the 2008 economic recession.

Enrollment

Enrollment Catalyst

MARCH 13, 2025

Recently, Andy Lynch, CEO of Tassel, and I discussed this topic during our Show & Tell Show on “Dialing in your Admissions Section of Your Website.” Trust is foundational to admissions, and being upfront about tuition shows honesty and integrity. When a school withholds tuition, it raises suspicion.

Tuition

AdmissionSight

MAY 16, 2025

Thanks to Yales generous financial aid, what you actually pay can be way lowersometimes even close to zero. Lets break it all down so you know exactly how much it costs to go to Yale University , what makes up that number, and how financial aid and scholarships work. How Much Is Yale Universitys Cost of Attendance?

Financial Aid

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 16, 2025

Reading Time: 12 minutes Enrollment is no longer a funnel. That’s the promise of a modern Enrollment Management System (EMS) , but only if you choose the right one. What Is an Enrollment Management System? What Does an Enrollment System Do? It’s a journey.

Enrollment

Great College Advice

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Many selective colleges have adopted the ED2 round because it helps them manage enrollment better by increasing their yield rate. The yield rate is the percentage of students who receive an offer of admission who actually enroll in that college. Colleges just arent that transparent about how they award financial aid.

Early Decision

Great College Advice

JUNE 16, 2025

It’s entirely normal for a parent to want to be part of the college admissions process. This is how a parent can help during the college admissions journey. Have them check in at the admissions office when you arrive and fill out the contact card. But there is a difference between participating and taking the lead.

Admissions

Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 17, 2024

But is this sticker shock reaction always a rational response, or might colleges be losing out on applicants who could afford to attend with the help of financial aid? Proactively counsel about aid: Don’t wait for families to ask offer personalized financial aid counseling to prospective students.

Loans

Niche

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

From deciding if, when and where to apply and enroll, students are turning to the trusted adults in their lives to make important decisions about their futures. Parents and guardians play a pivotal role in the college search and admissions process, often serving as trusted advisors, cheerleaders and financial planners.

Financial Aid

Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

They’re too “wealthy” for significant financial aid but not wealthy enough to write a check without breaking a sweat. ” 87% rank financial aid among their top five decision factors. ” 87% rank financial aid among their top five decision factors. Translation?

Financial Aid

Ruffaloni

JANUARY 16, 2025

But here’s where it gets interesting: Financial aid and scholarships have become the primary hook for attracting students, with 81 percent of juniors and 78 percent of seniors ranking them as crucial factors in college choice. This challenges the conventional wisdom about early outreach being the only path to enrollment success.

Financial Aid

AdmissionSight

MAY 17, 2025

Thanks to Princetons generous financial aid, the real cost is a whole different story. If you dont have a plan through your family, Princeton requires you to enroll in the universitys Student Health Plan , which costs about $3,500 per year. This loan is used to cover any remaining Princeton cost not covered by aid.

Financial Aid

AdmissionSight

MAY 25, 2025

Well go through each part of the bill (like tuition, housing, meal plans, and more) and explain how financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce that number. Cornell Financial Aid and Scholarships Heres the good news: most students dont actually pay the full Cornell University cost.

Financial Aid

AdmissionSight

MAY 19, 2025

But heres the catch: most students dont pay that full price, since Caltechs financial aid is strong. Caltech Cost of Attendance Caltech Financial Aid and Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways Caltech Cost of Attendance Lets start with the big question: whats the full cost of attending Caltech ?

Financial Aid

AdmissionSight

MAY 23, 2025

However, most students dont actually pay the full amount, thanks to Browns generous financial aid. Lets go into the details of each cost category first, then talk about aid. If youre living on campus, youll likely be enrolled in one of the universitys official meal plans , especially if youre a first-year or second-year student.

Financial Aid

ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Grades : Focus on maintaining strong grades, particularly in challenging courses like AP, dual enrollment, or IB courses. Course Selection : Ensure your coursework aligns with your future academic interests, goals, AND potential admissions requirements. Research Colleges Begin exploring potential colleges.

Applications

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 18, 2025

To stand out in this noisy, fast-moving environment, your enrollment marketing needs to work smarter. Here’s how you can make that happen: 10 tactics that schools across North America (and beyond) are using to win the attention, trust, and enrollment of today’s students. Struggling with enrollment? Contact HEM today!

Enrollment

AdmissionSight

MAY 10, 2025

Most families dont pay the full amount because of Columbias strong financial aid. This guide breaks down what youre really looking at when it comes to how much it costs to go to Columbia University , and how financial aid, family income, and extra fees shape what youll actually pay.

Financial Aid

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Another common theme mentioned by students, including Natalia – keep an eye on your email once you’ve enrolled in college. Submit Your Financial Aid Applications – Every Year! As Asia told me when I spoke to her, “Closed mouths don’t get fed – Financial Aid has to know what your financial situation is.”

Financial Aid

College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2024

see table below) Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after your high school graduation. Annual credit hour requirements To renew your Bright Futures award each year, you must complete at least 24 semester hours if youre enrolled full-time for both semesters.

Scholarships

Niche

JULY 23, 2025

Summer melt is a quiet enrollment killer. Every spring, thousands of students accept college admission offers—and then disappear. While melt rates vary by institution, research suggests that 10–40% of high school students who intend to enroll in college end up not following that plan. Not necessarily.

Enrollment

AdmissionSight

MAY 17, 2025

The total cost of attendance for 20252026 is around $98,549 to $99,344 per year, and thats the full sticker price before any financial aid kicks in. Well go through each part of the Duke University cost, show you the real numbers, and explain how financial aid and scholarships can lower your actual bill (sometimes by a lot).

Financial Aid

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Offers of Admission: Approximately 9,500 Total EA Admits -This is somewhat more than last years admitted numbers for both In-State and Out-of-State acceptances. I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference. I will not be splitting up the in-state and out-of-state data at this time.

Admissions

College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Great: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) can provide invaluable financial aid and support to help you achieve your academic and professional goals. To achieve that goal, HSF provides financial assistance, mentorship, career development, and leadership training services. GPA on a 4.0 GPA on a 4.0

Scholarships

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Check out a timeline that lays out what you need to tackle as you work through the college admissions process. It helps you prep but also opens up opportunities for recognition and financial aid. Give the admissions offices of the colleges you’re planning to visit a call ahead of time to set things up.

Applications

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

That tiny number highlights how selective the admissions process is and how wildly popular Yale is among top-tier students aiming for the Ivy League. Here, we’ll break down Yale’s acceptance rate, explore how it’s changed over time, and share some practical tips to help boost your chances of standing out to admissions. 2027 52,303 4.5%

Acceptance

AdmissionSight

JUNE 7, 2025

This metric tells you how many admitted students actually decide to enroll. Basically, while more and more students are applying—likely drawn by Princeton’s academic prestige, impressive faculty, and generous financial aid—the acceptance rate keeps slipping lower. Princeton’s ramped-up financial aid program.

Acceptance

The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 29, 2025

Whether that means requesting more information, starting an application, or scheduling a call with admissions, your digital experience plays a huge role in driving prospective students forward. Use AI-Powered Chat to Capture and Convert AI chatbots have come a long wayand for graduate enrollment, they can be game-changers.

Enrollment

AdmissionSight

MARCH 26, 2025

Yale Medical School Acceptance Rate Trends Yale School of Medicine Class of 2027 Academic Profile Yale Medical School Admission Requirements How to Get into the Yale School of Medicine Yale Medical School Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is the Yale Medical School Acceptance Rate?

Acceptance

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JULY 11, 2025

In the admissions review process, what exactly is UGA looking at/for? UGA Admission Essays – What are the topics/prompts. We do look at all courses, including honors, dual enrollment, etc. Admission decisions are released on a student’s admission status page, and they are released on Friday afternoons at 4 pm ET.

Admissions

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center estimates that enrollment in public two-year colleges in fall 2023 grew by 4.4% In spring 2024, enrollment in public two-year colleges grew 4.7 These schools offer some amazing perks, like open enrollment policies and flexible scheduling that can adapt to your lifestyle.

Community College

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When it comes to paying for college, some types of financial aid are definitely more helpful than others. Federal financial aid through FAFSA If you’re looking into how to pay for college, most U.S. Filing your application early can unlock a range of financial aid options, like scholarships, grants, and loans.

Financial Aid