Enrollment Catalyst

MARCH 20, 2025

Lasting enrollment growth and marketing effectiveness require a comprehensive, strategic approach that integrates marketing, admissions, retention, and financial aid. But there is a proven path to success: Integrate marketing, admissions, retention, and financial aid into a cohesive strategy. But the truth is, there is no magic wand.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At Top Tier Admissions, we take pride in our team of expert counselors who bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to guiding families through the college admissions process. Shannon Kennedy has over 25 years of experience in the college admissions field.

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Admissions Village

JANUARY 19, 2025

Every year at Admissions Village, we notice a new crop of summer programs aimed at high school students. The answer, like everything in college admissions, is: It depends, but they are NEVER a golden ticket in the world of highly selective college admissions. Many of them are very good, but are they necessary?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 6, 2025

That means students are often left to fend for themselves as they figure out how to best illustrate to college admissions officers that they have a research foundation. Each student will create and present a research poster to faculty, fellow students, friends and family at a poster session at the end of the program.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 3, 2025

In todays competitive college admissions landscape, students must do more than present impressive resumes and polished essaysthey must showcase self-awareness, intellectual depth, and an authentic sense of purpose. LEARN MORE WHAT IS METACOGNITION, AND WHY DOES IT MATTER IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 15, 2023

Apparently, months ago when I agreed to these programs and presentations, I either did not realize they were all bunched together, or I forgot that April in Admissions Land is chaos. In many cases they do have nine admission lives, and honestly, have you seen what they eat? I have been overcommitted in the last few weeks.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to Harvard might feel like a lot, but knowing what admissions officers actually want can make things much simpler. Harvard takes a holistic approach to admissions, meaning they dont just focus on grades and test scores. What does Harvard look for in an applicant? Instead, they look at everything that makes you unique.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 10, 2025

A recent study examining the educational backgrounds of top achievers in American society presented compelling evidence that elite colleges play an outsized role in shaping future leaders. The findings are both thought-provoking and sobering, especially for families navigating the competitive college admissions process.

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Grown & Flown

APRIL 9, 2025

Encourage your student to turn our present state of affairs into an educational benefit The high bid would be for them to use it as a catalyst to think about what it means to become an informed , responsible, adult citizen. Its no wonder that the average tenure of a college or university president has dropped below six years!

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

An admission committee is a group of professionals tasked with evaluating student applications. Admission committees consist of admissions officers and sometimes faculty members, particularly at Ivy League schools, who collectively decide which students are accepted. ” How Long Do Admissions Officers Read Applications?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 13, 2025

The information session, on the other hand, is an admissions presentation, so youll learn more facts and figures about the institution and specifics about the financial aid and application processes (parents sometimes find this more worthwhile). The post The Great American College Tour appeared first on Top Tier Admissions.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 16, 2025

However, other factors like program availability (37%) and admission concerns (24%) play significant roles, too. The future lies in personalized admissions counseling, tailored communication campaigns, and customized campus experiences.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

For enrollment managers, these statistics represent more than just data pointsthey signal significant leakage in our recruitment funnels before we even have a chance to present our value proposition. Integrate financial counseling throughout the admission funnel. .” 87% rank financial aid among their top five decision factors.

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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%

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 23, 2023

With so many families hiring independent college admissions consultants to help with their high school student’s college preparation and application process, and maximize their potential for admission at their best-fit colleges, the industry is growing rapidly. So how do you choose the best college admissions consultant for you?

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

What are you doing in your role to positively affect the admissions process? In today’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape, university leaders must recognize the pivotal role of efficient admissions processes in securing and maintaining competitive advantage. Who makes admissions decisions? Where do you start?

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Marks Education

APRIL 23, 2025

In AP courses, students encounter college-level material and can prove their knowledge to admissions committees through standardized metrics like AP exams. Or, what do AP scores and courses mean from a college admissions perspective? How do AP scores impact your admissions profile?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Somewhere amidst the generally controlled chaos, Elizabeth opened presents from her friends, which I discovered based on the strewn pieces of wrapping paper and gift receipts I found in corners of the living room the next day. “So, Lots of admission decisions have recently come out, or soon will be in the weeks and months ahead.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

School counselors at public schools spend 26% (at private schools: 51%) of their time on post-secondary (college admissions) counseling. In many cases, overworked and overwhelmed high school counselors simply have too many students to give individual attention needed in the competitive admissions environment. The result Acceptances!

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

With such a competitive admissions process, only the most exceptional applicants secure a spot. In this blog, well break down what Carnegie Mellons acceptance rate really means, how it has evolved over time, and what you can do to boost your chances of admission. But dont worry! Another perk? Extracurriculars.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Dear Class of 2025, The college admissions process can feel like a whirlwind—deadlines, decisions, expectations—it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos. When Michele and I founded Top Tier Admissions over 20 years ago, our goal was to disrupt the college admissions process by creating transparency.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

Cornell University, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to shaping future leaders, has witnessed a remarkable shift in its admissions landscape in recent years. Looking ahead to the Class of 2027, Cornell experienced a surge in applications, with an astounding 68,000 students vying for admission.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

Cornell University, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to shaping future leaders, has witnessed a remarkable shift in its admissions landscape in recent years. Looking ahead to the Class of 2027, Cornell experienced a surge in applications, with an astounding 68,000 students vying for admission.

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Enrollment Catalyst

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Join us in Orlando on January 24-26, 2024, for A Deep Dive into the Admissions Process. Admission is the engine room of enrollment, and you want to make sure your team is firing on all cylinders. The post January 24-26: A Deep Dive Into the Admissions Process appeared first on Enrollment Catalyst. Click now to register.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, it’s important to understand what a revoked admission means and familiarize yourself with your college’s policies. Can a College Revoke Your Admission Acceptance Offer? In rare but serious cases, colleges and universities can pull the plug on an admission offer.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Out of this competitive pool, only 3,801 students secured admission, resulting in an acceptance rate of just 7.6%. ED applicants have a clear edge since they demonstrate a strong commitment to Northwestern as their top choicesomething the admissions team often favors. Early Decision 5,207 1,174 22.6% Overall 50,018 3,801 7.6%

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 7, 2025

Tufts University Application Process With its selective admissions and high academic expectations, applying to Tufts takes planning. Knowing where you fit at Tufts shapes how you present your applicationfrom your supplemental essays to how you talk about academics and extracurriculars. How competitive is admission to Tufts University?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 7, 2025

This is the most compelling reason for admissions officers: a student cant effectively pursue their major interest(s) at their current institution and identifies in their application essay the classes, faculty and other resources at their target transfer college that will enable them to flourish academically.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The early admissions landscape for the 20242025 application cycle has been marked by notable shifts in applicant behavior, evolving institutional priorities, and regional dynamics. However, according to Yale Daily News , early applications to some selective schools, like Yale, saw a slight dip in the first test-flexible admissions cycle.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

The college admissions process is a multi-year journey that begins in freshman year and culminates with college acceptance in senior year. While freshman grades typically carry less weight in college admissions, maintaining a strong GPA sets a positive trajectory. Need some assistance with the college admissions process?

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HelloCollege

MAY 29, 2025

If youve attended a college information session or spoken to an admissions counselor recently, you may have heard the term holistic admission or the phrase We use a holistic review approach in reference to reviewing applicants. What Does Holistic Admissions Mean? Why Do Schools Use a Holistic Admissions Approach?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Georgetown Admission Requirements Georgetown GPA Requirements Georgetown SAT Scores Georgetown ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Georgetown Georgetown Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Georgetown? So, focus on presenting a well-rounded application.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 20, 2023

As the admission process becomes increasingly competitive, gaining insights into the acceptance rates and application statistics of top universities like UPenn can provide valuable information for aspiring students. The Early Decision/Action acceptance rate stood at 15.63%, with 1,218 applicants successfully securing admission out of 7,795.

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HelloCollege

MAY 29, 2025

If youve attended a college information session or spoken to an admissions counselor recently, you may have heard the term holistic admission or the phrase We use a holistic review approach in reference to reviewing applicants. What Does Holistic Admissions Mean? Why Do Schools Use a Holistic Admissions Approach?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Every year we hear stories from students who say they were discouraged from applying to schools ranked below number X; or decided only to apply to schools within the Top 10 in a particular field; or were pressured to ultimately choose the highest ranked school from which they received on offer of admission. Sound ridiculous?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

They feel beholden to inscrutable college admissions officers or the expectations of their peers and parents. The college admissions process is one of the biggest sources of stress for high school students and their families. That’s where college admissions consultants come in. If so, see what makes Spark Admissions different.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I recently hosted Top Tier Admissions’ “Ask Me Anything” webinar, where we dove deep into the importance of having a solid early admissions strategy and all the perks that come with it. It was an open floor, where parents and students could literally ask me anything about the college admissions process.

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