CTK College Coach

AUGUST 31, 2022

Half of your high school story has been written, and the next half lies before you, ready for your pen. My oldest is a junior this year, so after all my years of advising families on how to best take advantage of resources in high school and prepare for college applications, I walk on this journey with you as a parent now too.

High School 52

High School PSAT Letters of Recommendation National Honor Society 52

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Recently, I have also come to appreciate the massive disconnect between how students approach and complete the application and how it is actually read in admission offices. Students see the application as a form. Report your test scores, tell us which high school you attend, etc. It’s definitely form-y. Form-ish for sure.

Applications 121

Applications Waitlist Out-of-State Admissions 121

BestColleges

OCTOBER 16, 2023

UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse, and UW-Eau Claire opted out of direct admittance; UW-Green Bay has a direct admittance for Green Bay high schoolers. Qualifying Wisconsin high school students soon won't have to apply to get admitted to some University of Wisconsin (UW) system schools.

High School 52

High School In-State Admissions Tuition 52

Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As the academic year marches on, with most college application deadlines behind us, some high school seniors still find themselves in “college admissions purgatory.” Are you faced with deferrals from your early schools? These colleges offer another chance for motivated students; don’t miss out!

Acceptance 52

Acceptance Applications Out-of-State In-State 52

Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Summertime Activity What summertime activity in high school will help you explore careers, as well as majors you might like to pursue in high school? Here are some ways to investigate different career paths as a summertime activity in high school. Where did they go to school? Connect with us!

High School 52

High School Internship Out-of-State In-State 52

Essay Hell

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When I first heard about ChatGPT, and how this new artificial intelligence bot could write academic essays for students–and their teachers couldn’t tell the difference–I thought, “Ugh oh, looks like no one is going to need my services anymore” for help writing their college application essays. So I tried it out.

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Applications National Honor Society Honor Society Essay Writing 98

The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If you’re here, you are probably the kind of student who knows you need to be serious throughout all of high school, especially if you eventually want to go to a top-tier college. That means not slacking off and failing your first year in high school. DO NOT: stay uninvolved This means both in school and out of school.

High School 52

High School Extracurricular Out-of-State Semester 52

BestColleges

MAY 13, 2024

Students must either complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) and qualify for in-state tuition to apply. Colorado State University Pueblo offers free tuition to in-state first-time or transfer students from families making $70,000 or less.

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Tuition Financial Aid Grants Scholarships 94

Admissions.Blog

JULY 20, 2023

As you prepare to graduate from high school, or even as late as your time as an undergraduate or in the weeks, months, or years after you’ve earned your undergraduate degree, you may find yourself wondering about your next steps. Nursing, as a career, is in high demand across the US, and particularly in Pennsylvania.

High School 40

High School Financial Aid Associate's Degree Standardized Testing 40

DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Over the next few weeks, many schools will release their early application decisions - especially those with binding early decision plans (some non-binding early action decisions will not come in until January or even February). Tell your counselor at school. Pull yourself together and submit your remaining applications.

Applications 59

Applications Waitlist Early Decision Acceptance 59

College in 321

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

How More World Language Courses in High School Pays Off . About this time each year, I work with high school students on their course plans for the following year. But, there are multiple reasons to continue a second language throughout high school if a student is capable.

High School 52

High School Placement Semester Out-of-State 52

Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In that exact moment, you begin to wonder, what things actually look good on a college application? You know the stereotypical importance of getting good grades and scoring well on your ACT or SAT but you really haven’t thought much about your college application holistically. Does HOSA look good? Does JROTC look good? Volunteering.

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National Honor Society Applications Honor Society Internship 89

The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Not to worry, we've got your back, and we're here to lay out the game plan. Top-tier colleges like to see that students have taken the time to dedicate themselves to their chosen major, it shows responsibility and it shows that you’re actually excited about your stated academic passion.

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Extracurricular High School Ivy League Internship 40

Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That requires great creative work that really stands out from all the other marketing messages that students see—and it’s what the RNL creative team does with each campaign they undertake for colleges and universities. We would like to spotlight these five campaigns and share the strategy behind these award-winning efforts.

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Enrollment Out-of-State Policies Graduate Students 261

Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Thus, starting on August 1, 2023, the seven prompt options first-year applicants will have to carefully choose from in order to write one strong essay of up to 650-words will remain as follows: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it.

Applications 98

Applications Orientation Out-of-State Higher Education 98

Ivy Central

MARCH 30, 2023

The Simons Summer Research Program at Stony Brook University is an outstanding opportunity open to US citizens and permanent residents, attending high school who are interested in pursuing careers in science, mathematics, and engineering.

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Programs Letters of Recommendation Accommodations Study Abroad 241

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. About 20 minutes after we release decisions, an email will go out to students who have not already checked their status letting them know a decision is available on their status page.

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In-State Financial Aid Out-of-State GPA 135

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.) that had a serious impact on you during this time.

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Applications Transition Out-of-State Transfer 79

Great College Advice

JULY 31, 2023

What what happens if you have already submitted your application, but then you discover an error? Can you make changes to a college application after submission? Some instances in which you might want to make changes to a college application: Your mom decided to read your essay “one more time” and found an error.

Applications 52

Applications Out-of-State Admissions In-State 52

Great College Advice

JULY 29, 2023

Are You Experiencing College Application Stress? How can you deal with college application stress? Is college application procrastination making you anxious and worried? Where did this college application stress come from? How can students avoid college application procrastination? What’s Ailing Our Teens?

Applications 52

Applications Out-of-State Extracurricular Admissions 52

College Essay Guy

APRIL 24, 2023

You might be excited about the opportunities, and at the same time there are also lots of steps in the college application process. And there’s also the task of figuring out how to pay for college. Right now, you might have a big, nebulous, college application-shaped cloud floating over your head at all times. What am I good at?

Applications 52

Applications Letters of Recommendation Out-of-State Transcripts 52

BestColleges

JANUARY 29, 2024

Students who are at least 18 years old, parents, guardians, or counselors can sign a waiver to exempt students from filling out financial aid applications to graduate. The bill will stay active for the next two school years. New Jersey high school juniors now have to fill out financial aid applications to complete high school.

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Financial Aid Grants Out-of-State Higher Education 98

Great College Advice

AUGUST 25, 2023

What looks good on a college application? After all, in the United States, our admissions process is very subjective. ” But that’s just a kinder way of saying, “we don’t really have any solid, firm criteria, so we sort of follow our nose and make decisions on each applicant as they cross our desk.”

Applications 52

Applications Internship High School Out-of-State 52

Admissions.Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

Due to overwhelming demand, the University of Alabama (UA) undergraduate application will close on May 1, 2023, for out-of-state, first-time freshman who wish to enroll as a main campus student. To be considered for admission as a main campus student, students must submit their application and all supporting documents by May 1.

Applications 52

Applications Orientation University University 52

Ruffaloni

MAY 11, 2023

Rejection is a natural part of any application process. By the time a student reaches 12th grade, they probably already experienced at least a couple of rejections, some that may have been crushing—they may not have made it on to the cheerleading squad, were cut from a team, or did not get the part in a school play they really wanted.

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Financial Aid Acceptance High School Out-of-State 264

Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Princeton University has released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants, making it the final Ivy League institution to do so. 50 words or fewer; returning prompt from last year) Princeton also requires applicants to submit a graded written paper as part of their applications.

Applications 52

Applications Ivy League Out-of-State High School 52

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).

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Admissions Financial Aid Out-of-State GPA 111

Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

UCSB is part of the 10-campus University of California system and is widely recognized as one of the top public universities in the United States. The UCSB Gauchos have a strong fan base and school spirit, making athletic events a fun and exciting part of campus life.

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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. Forbes used these criteria to rank their schools: High standardized test scores-as supplied by at least half of all 2022 applicants. and Wisconsin state that scores are Considered. Acceptance rate.

Ivy League 87

Ivy League Out-of-State In-State Test Prep 87

The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 8, 2023

Perhaps the most overlooked piece of the Common Application is the resume. This is a horrible oversight, and one of the reasons why it’s so important to approach the college application process with a team. Interest in STEM has skyrocketed, and getting into a top school to study STEM has never been harder. One-page or bust.

Applications 52

Applications Minor Internship GPA 52

Solomon Admissions

APRIL 26, 2023

, The Common Application , a college application service first created in 1975, has helped billions of eager high school, transfer, and adult students take the first step to reach their educational goals. Many will publish their applicant pool profile and acceptance rates from the previous admission cycle.

Applications 64

Applications Ivy League Transfer Out-of-State 64

Ivy Central

JUNE 20, 2023

The University of Pennsylvania is one of the most selective universities in the United States. 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.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. Also, with an abundance of high school GPAs surrounding 4.0,

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Testing Standardized Testing Programs Waitlist 92

SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 21, 2022

Before the pandemic began, there were over a million international students studying at colleges and universities all over the United States. As an international applicant to schools in the United States, you probably also have a lot of questions about everything from logistics to student life. Why the United States?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 15, 2024

You will find specific information on your Status page and in your admissions packet, and it is stated very clearly so there is no confusion. UGA is the flagship institution for the state of Georgia, and as such our goal is to enroll a class that is roughly 80% Georgians. These types of comments will be deleted.

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the college spy

JANUARY 13, 2022

What are the benefits of applying to college during senior year of high school and then deferring admission? There are several benefits to applying to college during high school and then deferring enrollment rather than waiting until after high school graduation (during the gap year) to apply to college.

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High School Acceptance Admissions Grants 78

Colorado State University

DECEMBER 22, 2023

No matter which stage of the college search/application process you are in, there can be a lot of information to sift through. It’s overwhelming, and our hundreds of blogs can help … but then there’s the task of figuring out which to read first, which to save for later, which to bookmark, which don’t apply to you.

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