SSA Online College Prep

MARCH 16, 2023

Find out more on our blog ! How Should You Prepare for Your College Interview? You’ve scheduled your first college interview - you’re meeting them at a local cafe, at the school during a campus tour, or even on Zoom. Want more college/financial aid tips directly in your inbox?

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Inside Emory Admission

APRIL 10, 2024

Name: Siri Johnson Majors: International Studies Hometown: Bethesda, Maryland Class: 23OX, 25C* *Class years are listed with an abbreviation of the school attended to distinguish current students and alumni. I was constantly blown away by the level of friendliness and care that I experienced from the Oxford community.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Hamilton College is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, New York. Named for Alexander Hamilton, you know, the “not giving up my shot” guy, the college is a quintessential Northeastern small school. Last year, the college had an 11.8% Pay attention to the columns listed as “very important” and “important.”

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 31, 2023

These student ambassadors can contribute to your marketing strategy across various touch points and channels—including posting social media posts, writing blogs, hosting campus tours, and assisting with fairs and fundraising events. You can also cross-promote content on one platform with another to expand your reach and impact.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If you’ve been following our 9th Grade Summer Plans series on the blog, you probably realize that this is our third post on a seemingly related course of study after Business and Economics. Of course, there’s the purely educational format, and you’ll find lists of resources everywhere. Do we really need another , you might ask?

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CTK College Coach

JANUARY 30, 2023

1) Building the College List for Academic Fit Here are my top tips for learning where your student has the best chance of gaining admission. I recommend that most students build a college list of 8-12 schools separated into the categories below: What is a Dream School? What is a Reach School?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 2, 2024

Located in Princeton, New Jersey, Princeton has been a college longer than America has been a country. If you are into International Affairs, Eating Clubs, or need-blind schools, you probably already have Princeton near the top of your list. However, with a sub-6 % acceptance rate, just treat these recommended units like requirements.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 15, 2024

Columbia’s common data set lists “level of applicant’s interest” as “not considered,” or read the one billion-point font on their FAQ website that practically shouts at you to lose their number: “please also note that we don’t track demonstrated interest, so there is no advantage or preference to be gained by contacting our office.”

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While this blog is part of a series we are doing about getting into the schools of the New England Small Collegiate Athletic Conference (NESCAC), Tufts is kind of an outlier. So like, yeah, Tufts isn’t really small, but it is very New England. But like the syndrome is named after them. Yes, academics are big at college.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In other words, an economist is more likely to make financial models that project the impact of a national recession on global markets than to make millions running a lemonade stand. Here’s a list of Coursera’s top-ranked online courses , for example.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In 2019, the Guardian listed U Chicago as a school where “legacy status does not give applicants a meaningful boost.” However, if you dig a bit, you’ll see a lot of blogs that say that they do track legacy status. Many schools that don’t give a boost to legacy status also don’t track it as closely as we would like.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Blogs How to stay ready for donors who “aren’t ready yet” 3 ways digital marketing can help you nurture prospective donors By Brad Shafer At times, asking donors for contributions can feel a lot like standing outside a storefront, spinning a sign that says, “please?” You can use phrases like “still thinking about it?”

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 3, 2024

The University has eight colleges and eight academic centers. Colleges publish a yearly document called the Common Data Set. But taking those credits isn’t enough; you also want to take them at a high level. Doubly, “recommendations” and “essays” are also listed as important. We have a ton of blogs that can help you.

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Niche

APRIL 17, 2023

Want to keep updated about the blog? Nearly 60% of families first discover the schools they consider for their children from Google search and school search platforms like Niche. Sign up for the newsletter! Congratulations! You did it. You’ve claimed your free Profile on Niche. That’s where the Premium Profile comes in.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If you are looking for rigorous small schools on the East Coast, Amherst is probably high on your list. The Basics We probably don’t need to tell you this if you have already clicked on this blog, but just in case: Amherst is a small liberal arts school in Amherst, Massacutes. However, you might be asking yourself, can I get in?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The short answer is yes, you can apply to college as a junior. Should I apply to college as a junior? First off, applying to college during your junior year is typically only done by students with nearly perfect GPAs and test scores who are seeking a competitive edge in the admissions process. But … should you? Here's why.

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EAB

JULY 11, 2023

Blogs How to Future-Proof Your Student List Strategy 2 Ways Cappex Candidates Are Evolving By Brandy Palmer Today’s enrollment leaders are facing an increasingly complex student list market. Cappex Candidates are college-bound students who don’t yet know about you but match your institution’s search criteria.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Freshman year might feel eons away from college application season, but the planning you do now will help you identify your niche and set yourself apart when senior year finally comes. Ready to develop your interests and get competitive for top-tier colleges? Think of the children! Here’s a guide for aspiring English majors.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 14, 2022

WHAT EACH IVY LEAGUE COLLEGE IS KNOWN FOR. Each Ivy League college has its own niche. In other words, what each Ivy League college is known for in terms of reputation. The following is a very brief list detailing each Ivy League school and what specific programs or majors it is best known for around the world.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Bates College is a private liberal arts college in Lewiston, Maine. This New England Small College Athletic Conference School sits on 813 acres of pure Maine scenery, and the college maintains 600 acres of nature preserve, aka “Bates-Morse Mountain.” Even if your school doesn’t rank, does this sound like you?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

In other words, at universities like Stanford, top-notch academics are the norm rather than the exception. List five things that are important to you. 2: “Improper urban planning may sound like a niche issue, but it encompasses a surprising number of society’s challenges – from noise pollution, to fossil fuel output, to overcrowding.”

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 26, 2024

No matter what you study or where you go to college, entering the job market as a fresh college graduate is tough. This blog post will help you learn everything you need to know. For example, if you’re a college junior majoring in business, you might try to find an internship in a marketing firm. Which one is better?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 12, 2024

It’s a yearly report that breaks down admissions statistics, so pretty much catnip to admissions nerds like ourselves. Like you can’t magically become a legacy or (probably) choose what state you live in. Do the 22 route… and ideally, many at an advanced level. We have a ton of blogs that can help you if you need it.

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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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SSA Online College Prep

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

They can be hard to compare to other GPAs at the college level. Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Wondering What Your GPA Says About Your Chances of Getting into a College? Want more college/financial aid tips directly in your inbox? Learn what to aim for in planning your courses.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 12, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes In today’s fast-paced digital age, leveraging social media video marketing is essential for schools to reach their prospects and gain visibility. Over the past months, video content has become the preferred format for social media users, driving engagement like no other form of content.

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EAB

JULY 20, 2023

Blogs If You Aren’t Growing Applications, You’re Losing Enrollment New evidence regarding connections between application volume and downstream enrollment outcomes Many colleges have seen an increase in applications in recent years, even as the number of college-bound students has decreased.

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The Enrollment Marketer

JANUARY 12, 2024

This means first making a list of your existing assets to identify what content and events you already know you can rely on (this is your “foundation” you have to work with). Think of it as a list of 4-6 high-level strategies that state the most important thrusts of your enrollment marketing plan.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Blogs Five Things University Leaders are Prioritizing This Year (And Two They Should Be) The results from EAB’s Spring 2023 Pulse Survey are in! 4 Staff Engagement and Retention Issues When I first entered the research and advisory business, the first C-level executive I learned to support was the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Blogs What Advancement Leaders Can Learn from Enrollment Leaders About Gen Z Three tactics to strengthen your advancement strategy There’s no denying the profound impact Generation Z has had on higher education. We know that donors who actively engage with your content throughout the year are more likely to donate when you make a direct ask.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges. So, should you even be trying to test?

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Princeton College Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Breaking into University Level Research: A Guide for High School Students As a high school student, the prospect of conducting research at a university can seem daunting. Utilize online resources : Most universities have online directories that list faculty members and their areas of expertise.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Reading Time: 11 minutes A lot of thought goes into choosing a college or university, particularly as prospective students prepare to begin a new chapter in their lives. By understanding the top factors students consider when choosing a college, you can help your school develop a competitive advantage and attract new prospects. .

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EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs What do enrollment leaders care most about in 2023? Top Topics and Trends Let’s start with a high-level snapshot of the survey results. Review our poll results to find out. Each year, EAB surveys enrollment leaders at our partner institutions to learn what issues are top of mind for them.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In our most recent white paper , we’ve laid out nine steps to enroll more underrepresented students in a high-level framework that covers each stage of the enrollment funnel. In this blog, I’ll focus on the first half of the process: laying the groundwork. Four initial steps to take when launching a diversity enrollment strategy.

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EAB

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Blogs A Beginner’s Guide to AI in Annual Giving What you need to know and how to start using it in your advancement strategy With each passing day, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a more prominent topic of discussion for advancement leaders. Hallmarks of the New AI 1. and it will draft the emails series within seconds.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Blogs Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s Students are no longer entering college with the same levels of academic preparation that we might have expected before the pandemic, one of the many ripple effects we face as a result of disruptions in high school learning.

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