Ivy Central

MAY 24, 2023

Vassar College is a prestigious institution that has cultivated a reputation for academic excellence and intellectual curiosity through the study of the liberal arts. Overview Founded in 1861, Vassar was established to offer women a liberal arts education equivalent to the best college education available to men.

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BestColleges

MAY 10, 2023

When considering historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) for an education in PR, it's important to look for schools with a solid program, a track record of student success, and strong industry connections that can prepare you to pursue your career. What Is a Public Relations Degree?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 29, 2024

Interested in adding an international perspective to your college education? Along with their majors and core courses, NYUAD students can access research opportunities, summer internships, language study, and deep cultural engagement. and around the world. For a list of the top international dual and joint degree programs, read on!

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 29, 2024

Should you choose a STEM major in college? We answer all of them in this blog post. Read through to the end, and you’ll know how to make informed decisions about whether or not to pursue a STEM major in college. Why the focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and hands-on learning? What can you do with a STEM degree?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Need some help building your college list? The Common Data Set might be your new best friend! It's a document with statistics and valuable information on nearly every 4-year college and university in the US. What kind of financial aid does a particular college offer, and how much can I maybe get? And guess what?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Explore the top-ranked computer science colleges, including average GPAs and strategies to boost your admissions odds What are the best colleges for computer science? So, if your child is interested in this rapidly growing field, what are the best computer science colleges for them to attend?

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SSA Online College Prep

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Learn about what a college resume is! Get a breakdown of all the components on a college resume! Get additional tips for creating your college resume! Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! What is a College Resume? Include any relevant AP courses or college credits you’ve completed.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 5, 2023

From chatbots to language processing and image editing tools, using AI marketing tools can contribute to institutions’ efforts to gain a competitive edge. Curious to learn about the ways in which HEM’s team leverages AI to support your school’s initiatives? Find out here.

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 2, 2023

You probably know already that applying to college is complicated. But maybe more essays if you’re applying to competitive colleges. Above all else, you must fill out your college application correctly. The college application is a big deal. The "College Search" Tab Start here. So, you’ve guessed it!

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EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Blogs The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year AskEAB's 6 most popular research requests in 2022-2023 Each year, EAB’s Dedicated Advisors pass hundreds of questions from district leaders and school administrators to our AskEAB team. This rise reflects districts’ post-COVID-19 concerns about student learning loss.

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 10, 2023

Well, borrowing from that quote, we can say something similar about college visits when it comes to determining colleges that will be the best fit for you: “Sometimes it is the activities that no one imagines anything of that provide value in the college search process that no one can imagine.”

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Advisors can also use AI to see recommendations for how they might adjust the tone to add urgency or use more supportive language without changing the essential meaning of the message.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2024

When you start 9th grade, college still seems like it’s an eternity away. But, as soon as you walk into your first class of freshman year, your path to getting into college starts. The best thing you can do (outside of great grades!) is use your extracurriculars to prove that you’re interested in what you say you are.

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Essay Hell

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sorry, Artificial Intelligence Won’t Save You From the Dreaded College App Essay. See below for what it wrote when I entered: “Write a college application essay”) My goal was to see if ChatGPT could write a college application essay. College application essays have to be about you–so no two are alike.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 13, 2023

On top of that, at many colleges, scoring high in AP classes and on AP exams can help you stand out during the college admissions process and earn free college credit (and considering how expensive paying for college can be today, that’s a great bonus). How do AP grades and test scores affect college admissions?

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. Spotlight: Holyoke Community College. Tip #1: Build belonging.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 19, 2024

Your AP scores are not just a way to place into advanced coursework or test out of requirements in college, they are also a pivotal asset in college admissions. AP courses correspond to year-long college courses, but high school teachers have less than a year to cover this material. You’re not alone.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 24, 2023

AP Chinese Language 86.9% AP English Language 55.7% AP French Language 71.6% AP German Language 65.5% AP Italian Language 70.5% AP Japanese Language 75.5% AP Spanish Language 81.7% Hardest AP exams by student reviews The short answer: more selective colleges generally care about AP classes.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The journey to college begins with a single step… or maybe at least a single decision. Students who take college prep courses are generally more prepared for the responsibilities of higher education, and they are typically more likely to get into the colleges of their choice compared to students who never took such classes.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

But if you want your transcript to stand out to college admissions officers, AP classes are definitely a good idea. Are they the same as college classes? If AP classes are not required to apply for college, why consider taking them? But here's the full list of AP courses currently offered by the College Board. Sound good?

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the top of the funnel (TOFU), students are inquiring about the school and learning more about its offerings. This is a great time to consider how you can best reach them—which platforms to focus on and whether or not you’ll face any language barriers.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 10, 2022

It floored me when I read The Atlantic declaring The End of High School English and that The College Essay Is Dead. It floored me when I read The Atlantic declaring The End of High School English and that The College Essay Is Dead. View from a guesthouse in Chennai, India. I wanted to run into the common's area and scream, "It's here!

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Strategic College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This blog is focused on giving students a successful “back-to-school” game plan and strategy so that students will be able to follow a game plan that is aligned with what college admission officers look for in a successful college admissions applicant.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 9, 2024

College is a great option. A college degree is also not required to secure a stable, high-paying job. Also, you can complete most trade school programs in two years or less for a fraction of the cost of obtaining a four-year college degree. Trade school programs Trade school programs How is a trade school different from college?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Maybe you have your eye on a specific college and are thinking about whether AP classes are the way to go from an admission standpoint. Maybe you have your eye on a specific college and are thinking about whether AP classes are the way to go from an admission standpoint. Pepperoni or cheese? Taking IB vs AP classes? What’s an AP class?

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While Berkeley and UCLA appear on most “best universities” lists, the other campuses in the system have their own strengths (and quirks). UC Davis Year Founded : 1908 Mascot/Nickname : Aggies Location : Davis, CA, “California’s college town,” 16 miles west of Sacramento Undergraduate Enrollment : 31,657 Overall Acceptance Rate : 41.9%

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Columbia College is the undergraduate liberal arts college of Columbia University, and SEAS is the undergraduate college of engineering. The university is home to nearly 35,000 students, 6,700 of whom are in Columbia College or SEAS. If Columbia is your first-choice college, send us an email.

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Humbach Education Consulting

MAY 31, 2023

As a college admissions advisor, I am often asked this exact question. I worked as a server and bartender for 11 years; essentially all throughout high school and college (I was on the 6-year undergrad track). That’s the answer, the whole answer. It is not my intention to come off as flippant about this question but rather, honest.

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EAB

JUNE 27, 2023

Blogs How to expand opportunities for Hispanic adult learners in nursing and health care 3 ways UCF is increasing enrollment (and retention) of Hispanic graduate students in nursing Based on our Office Hours with EAB podcast, Episode 131, How UCF is Expanding Opportunities for Hispanic Adult Learners.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 30, 2023

Once you get into college, essay writing becomes a way of life. It’s only fitting, then, that getting into your dream college often involves writing one or more college essays as part of your application process. However, many students struggle with one big question: “what should I write my college essay about?”

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DC College Counseling

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I think it’s safe to say that blogging might be a little bit more sporadic until mid-October, but we’ll get back to our normal posting schedule soon enough :) BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE LAST FEW WEEKS US NEWS MAKES SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES TO METHODOLOGY U.S. college students have been exposed to antisemitism.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

students and families (understandably) often ask us what colleges are looking for in students they admit and how to maximize their chances of standing out in selective college admissions. What exactly matters to colleges the most? TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What do colleges look for in a student? Work 185 2.2

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

With fewer applicants, a strong academic profile and high-impact extracurriculars are sure to get you a closer read at these colleges. SPOTLIGHT ON FIVE LITTLE IVIES Williams College (Williamstown, MA) 2,129 undergrads 9.8% SPOTLIGHT ON FIVE LITTLE IVIES Williams College (Williamstown, MA) 2,129 undergrads 9.8%

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 30, 2024

I mean, if you’re at any stage of the college admissions process, you already know the words “extracurricular activities” are important. 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. Let colleges know. Definitely put that down.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Known as the quirkiest prompts on the college essay circuit, the UChicago essays strike fear into the hearts of many aspiring Chicagoans. But in reality, the UChicago supplemental essays are one of the few places in a college essay where your personality can truly shine. Language is filled with portmanteaus. “Why UChicago?”

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Check out our recent blog post on Alumni Interviews here ) Once you submit the Georgetown Application , you will receive an email with instructions on how to create your application account, so you can begin working on your application supplement. Essay Guidance Get our expert guidance on your college essays.

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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. Use specific information.

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