Grown & Flown

MAY 10, 2025

They seemed to recount their life stories in those applications; indeed, the college admissions committee would know if they were up to the task. Applications do not answer these questions. I reasoned that if my kids were accepted to a college, they must be ready. Not all high school students are ready for college. Emotionally ready?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 7, 2025

From figuring out where your classes are, to navigating a new social scene, the first semester of college can feel confusing, disappointing, or overwhelming. If your grades are sinking, taking a semester off to regroup is a better plan than seeking an immediate transfer. You should not look like or read like the same applicant.

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Berkeley² Academy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For example, UT Dallas covers the cost of tuition for National Merit Scholars for up to eight semesters. Additionally, students should be aware of the competitiveness of their score and selection index so they can prepare and submit their Finalist application in September-October of their senior year.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

They offer financial aid programs like FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and even waive application fees to help ease the financial burden on you and your family. There’s no minimum course load, and you can even take semesters off if needed. The application fees—or lack thereof! Another huge perk?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Submit Your Financial Aid Applications – Every Year! I won’t belabor this point, since I already wrote a detailed blog post back in October , but financial aid applications play a key role in your process. This is particularly true for professional organizations – think American Society of Civil Engineers or Women in Engineering.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Students must attend eligible schools (more on that below), and there is kind of a lengthy list of eligibility requirements for applicants, but if you fulfill these requirements, the HOPE Scholarship can give you some much needed financial relief. HOPE Scholarship applicants must: Be U.S. HOPE Scholarship applicants must: Be U.S.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

A lower GPA can negatively affect your college applications by signaling to admissions officers potential challenges with meeting the academic rigor of their institution. It can make it harder for you to stand out among a pool of highly qualified applicants with higher GPAs. to receive financial aid. Practice good time management.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Filing your application early can unlock a range of financial aid options, like scholarships, grants, and loans. Most college admissions experts recommend submitting as soon as applications open. Many scholarships require a FAFSA submission, along with a separate application. Limit trips home and car expenses.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

If you’re considering applying, it’s a smart move to check it out as part of your pre-application research. It becomes a reality for some students because of these big three culprits: final transcript grades that drop too low, disciplinary violations, or providing false or fraudulent information during the application process.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 10, 2025

This application is due February 1st. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic work ethic. This application is due February 15th. This application is due March 1st. This application is due March 1st. This application is due March 10th. Learn more here. The deadline to apply is February 5th.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 8, 2024

By being deferred, the college is telling you that it has been unable to make a final decision on your application. The school is essentially holding onto your application to see how you will compare to its regular decision applications. You may be within its profile of admitted students but not near the top.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 10, 2025

Norfolk State University (NSU) Location : Norfolk, Virginia Tuition : $3,038 per semester (in-state) Acceptance rate : 89% Norfolk State University is like the effortlessly cool friend whos into everythingSTEM, arts, community serviceyou name it. For out-of-state students, tuition is $17,430 per semester for a flat rate covering 1215 credits.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Along with completing the required courses, you’ll also participate in a semester-long internship to gain real-world experience. The curriculum includes ten core classes (30 credit hours) that combine theory with hands-on applications for sports management. pathway in Sport Management.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 9, 2025

If you want to transfer to UT, you need to make sure you have the strongest application possible. Requirements To be eligible for transfer to UT, you need to have taken at least 24 semester hours of required transferable coursework at another college or university. This translates to two full-time semesters of work.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Out of all the moving pieces of your Harvard application, letters of recommendation can feel a bit out of your control. How to Get the Best Recommendation Letters for Harvard Harvard Recommendation Letters for Transfer Applicants Should You Submit an Extra Letter of Recommendation to Harvard? Applying to Harvard? But don’t worry!

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 23, 2025

Each semester, it becomes harder to significantly shift your average, so the early terms carry extra weight. Getting to know your professors early in the semester gives your relationship time to grow, and you might even gain a mentor along the way. This is another reason why it’s so important to choose your classes wisely.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 29, 2025

Duke University uses a semester-based academic calendar. Each semester lasts about 17 to 18 weeks. Fall semester The fall semester usually begins in late August and runs through mid-December. Midterm grades are reported in October, and fall break offers a short pause mid-semester. Day holiday.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell remains test-optional, giving students the choice to submit SAT or ACT scores. Understanding Cornells shifting test policies is crucial for applicants. Their latest testing policy is this: For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell is still test-optional, meaning you can submit scores, but you dont have to.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 29, 2025

Did you miss the applications for summer writing programs ? EmersonWRITES is a writing program that takes place during the semester rather than in summer. EmersonWRITES Acceptance Rate EmersonWRITES Application Deadline EmersonWRITES Requirements How to Get into EmersonWRITES Why Join EmersonWRITES? What Is EmersonWRITES?

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Tex Admissions

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Im understandably receiving many questions about UT-Austins new opt-in waitlist for Fall 2025 first-time freshmen applicants. It also appeals they will allow for Waitlist opt-ins for Fall 2025 external transfer applicants. This is the first time UT has used such a procedure.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With its rigorous academic standards, competitive acceptance rates, and emphasis on a well-rounded application, it’s no surprise that getting into Vanderbilt is hard. Here’s a closer look at what makes Vanderbilt a tough nut to crack: Thousands of applicants For the Class of 2028, Vanderbilt received 41,336 applications.

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 31, 2025

Update Forms for Deferred Students For schools like Stanford, the University of Michigan, and MIT, deferred students can fill-out an update form that highlights all the amazing things theyve accomplished in their first semester of senior year! Like many schools, MIT requires a Midyear Grade Report.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 14, 2025

If you are keenly interested in the college process and motivated to get started, the spring semester of 10 th grade is a perfect time to begin exploring the world of college admissions. Attend a college fair Also, use the second semester of your sophomore year to attend a college fair near you.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 20, 2025

We hope your first semester of high school was a smashing success! As you gain more confidence and continue to explore classes and activities that excite you, here are areas to focus on that will help you down the road in the college admissions process entering your second semester of 9 th grade.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 9, 2025

Whats more, MIT doesnt factor in your familys ability to pay when considering your application. The cost is based on a double room ($6,530 per semester). or an international applicant, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to apply for financial aid and potentially cover the full cost of attending MIT.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 9, 2025

The applicant must plan to major in an eligible agricultural field and have a grade point average of 2.5 Applicants must reside and study in one of these regions: Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin. Apply here.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 18, 2025

You can apply for need-based aid at any point in your stay, but only if you complete the universitys financial aid application requirements in your first year to be eligible. Given to first-year applicants who have shown excellent leadership in academics and extracurriculars. Case Western Reserve University Leadership Scholarships.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

These fun activities for college students can become regular habits that carry you through stressful semesters. Spending a semester in another country is an excellent way to learn about different cultures, challenge yourself, and gain independence. In smaller college towns, you can still find exciting things to do.

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Niche

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Consider providing a comprehensive ledger of anticipated costs in a sample typical semester. Offer resources and workshops on financial aid applications , and work to clarify the FAFSA process to reduce anxiety. How to do financial aid right Build visibility for financial information on your site and in your recruitment materials.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 13, 2025

Heres a closer look at how the numbers have shifted in recent years: Academic Cycle Total Applications Acceptance Rate 2024-2025 19,931 7.4% As the table shows, as application numbers continue to rise, the Princeton Graduate School acceptance rate has steadily declined. While most applicants pursue a Ph.D., 2022-2023 14,577 9.4%

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2025

In the growing bottleneck of applicants vying for spots at the same highly selective schools, I encourage students to consider a wider range of options that may better align with their goals, like these spotlighted (in no particular order) below. Application Boot Camp Need strategic guidance from start to finish?

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

Location: San Luis Obispo, California Type of institution : Public polytechnic university Size: 22,000 undergraduates Admissions advice: Cal Poly has one of the least holistic application processes out there. They do *not* look at test scores, essays, letters of rec, or even a resume.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 28, 2024

In the 2022-2023 application cycle, 3,254 students applied to transfer and only 10% were admitted. This has its own application. If you want to study engineering, apply to Columbia Engineering, but its the same application as well break down below. Instead, they use the Coalition Application (SCOIR). Learn More.

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 29, 2025

Applications. For example, a college might rescind admission if a students academic performance takes a dive in the last semester (and I mean a dive). You cant slack off your last semester. Colleges know you have a whole other semester left when they accept you. Letters of recommendation. Interviews. Activities.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester and complete a minimum of 30 credits per academic year (this includes fall, spring, and summer semesters), all of which must apply to a chosen degree program. When receiving this scholarship, its very important to stay on schedule with academic studies.

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Between August and December of 2024, UT Austin received a record-breaking 90,562 applications for the fall 2025 semester, a 24.3% For students interested in transferring for the summer/fall 2025 semesters, the March 1st deadline is quickly approaching! increase from the previous year alone.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 27, 2024

However, if youre considering a paid program, you should know they might not have the same impact on your college applications as free options. Want to learn more about how college applications are read? There are also paid programs, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.

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