Admissions Village

JULY 22, 2022

I feel like my new name should be “dream crusher.” One of my colleagues, Kate Sonnenberg, gave some succinct examples in her recent blog post ; in fact, the admit rate is so low that some colleges, among them Princeton and Stanford, have decided not to disclose the number. Sixteen colleges and universities had admit rates under 10%.

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CTK College Coach

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As I launch our high school seniors out the door with their early college applications this month, I have one eye on the kids just entering the room: your freshmen and sophomores. Your student should take the most challenging coursework available that is appropriate to her level of learning.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 2, 2023

Reading Time: 10 minutes It is not a secret that since its release in 2016, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide, particularly among younger demographics. Here, we’ll provide some insights to help you discover TikTok ’s search culture and understand how your school can exploit this trend.

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Niche

APRIL 24, 2023

Want to keep updated about the blog? Pathways that support removing barriers for students, such as test-optional and test-blind and the removal of essays, are a great start. The goal when reading these results should be to find actionable takeaways that speak to your institution and what you’re experiencing.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 12, 2022

If you’re a rising senior this year, I’m sure Early Decision and your Ivy League college applications are already on your mind (hint: if not, they should be). I’m going to answer your questions. And, if yes, then how do you decide which college to choose? ” The “Why?

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Niche

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Want to keep updated about the blog? But one thing I love as much, if not more, is data. But how do you prepare for doing your own analysis and trend forecasting, and where are we seeing things going at Niche? Start With a Solid Crust. Sign up for the newsletter! I love pie. moment, I’m a happy guy.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

Among its four undergraduate schools, UPenn boasts the first medical school and the first collegiate business school in North America. meaning accepted applicants generally receive only A’s and A-’s in high school. 94% of the Class of 2026 scored in the top 10% of their classes. What Is UPenn Looking For?

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

JANUARY 20, 2023

What is your role? What does your day-to-day work with students look like? We support students with topic-based academies from 6th-12th grade and provide a 1:1 Senior Advisor for their junior/senior year to help them navigate the process. Our program is free and open to students in our public school systems.

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Caltech Admissions

JANUARY 24, 2024

as Henry It started, as do all Caltech adventures, at the Red Door Café. But first… The backstory Wait, what does Italy have to do with anything? During his senior year in 2019, he won the Caltech Y’s Studenski Award , which funded a trip to Italy of his own. student (who successfully defended her thesis recently!!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

There’s a seemingly never-ending list of dental school requirements to meet, including taking certain prerequisites, achieving a high GPA and strong DAT score, dental volunteering, community service, and so on. But it’s not just about checking a bunch of boxes informed by reading generic guides on how to get into dental school.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 3, 2024

Surely there’s more to it than what’s in this one blog post.” This guide is more of a CliffNotes/No-Fear-Shakespeare approach: give you the highlights in clear-cut language so you… know where to start, have the basic idea about how financial aid actually works, and have the vocabulary and tools to get the answers you need. Not really.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Public Service Announcement: Enrolling at Austin Community College (ACC) does not improve your UT transfer chances. Approximately 40% of Bachelors degree earners nationwide graduate from a university where they did not start their studies. CAP is something Texas residents must choose during their HS senior year.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Yes, you definitely can (see rest of blog for more). “.And And should I?” That’s a more complex question, but the rest of this guide will walk through some things to think through so you can decide for yourself. In other words, you can’t get into college—or be favored—simply based on your race. But should you?

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Tex Admissions

JULY 27, 2023

Longhorns at the Fort Worth Stockyards In this post, I cover what pre-med does and doesn't mean, best practices for applying to pre-med, what pre-med means for your college search and list, how many pre-med freshmen become physicians, medical school course prerequisites after arriving on campus, and a critical take on combined BS/MD programs.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

College essay examples from students accepted to Harvard, Stanford, and other elite schools REVIEWING SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE ESSAY EXAMPLES CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ODDS OF ACCEPTANCE Responding effectively to college essay prompts is quite different from other essay writing. Put yourself in your reader’s shoes.

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 30, 2024

It’s an important part of your application. Colleges want you to not just be a great student and an amazing test taker, but also someone who spends their time doing meaningful activities. As if you didn’t have enough on your plate. ?THE If you help out at your parents’ business or care for a grandparent, include that!

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It’s an important part of your application. Colleges want you to not just be a great student and an amazing test taker, but also someone who spends their time doing meaningful activities. As if you didn’t have enough on your plate. ?THE If you help out at your parents’ business or care for a grandparent, include that!

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 27, 2022

UT-Austin instead has ten "honors programs" for students majoring in Liberal Arts, the McCombs Business, the Cockrell School of Engineering, the Moody College of Communication, or the College of Natural Sciences. My general rule of thumb is ranking in at least the top 5% of your class scoring a 1450 as a minimum to be competitive.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Most noteworthy schools receive an increasing number of applications each year from incredibly accomplished students while the number of spots stays roughly the same. At schools like Stanford and Harvard, acceptance rates have plummeted to around 5 percent overall in recent years. It can include arts (e.g., painting), sports (e.g.,

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Tex Admissions

APRIL 30, 2022

High School Senior Year Government Leadership Day. What’s yours? I was elected Mayor for our senior year Government for a Day at City Hall. My friend Jay and I brought a piece of our demolished elementary school playground inside the Mayor’s hall to make a point. Tell us your story. my mom hollered.

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 2, 2023

Also, you’ll have to get recommendation letters from teachers and your high school counselor. Above all else, you must fill out your college application correctly. To help you work through the Common App, start with this step-by-step resource guide. The "College Search" Tab Start here.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

What can you do? Applicants to under-enrolled, less selective, or new programs of study If I have a hook, how do I make sure it gets noticed? If I don’t have a hook, should I bother applying to a very selective college? In 2022, there were over 800,000 more high school graduates. What are “institutional needs”?

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 28, 2022

The application hasn’t even opened as of writing July 10, and they’re already off to a poor start. Let me tell you how I really feel because somebodies got to do it, and I know thousands of people and educators will share my frustrations. If this is your first time dealing with UT-Austin admissions, buckle up.

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