iSchoolConnect

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Navigating part-time employment options When pursuing higher education in the United States, many students find themselves facing the financial reality of paying tuition fees, living expenses, and other costs associated with college life. To ease this financial burden, students often consider part-time employment.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 9, 2024

We sometimes get asked whether college is worth it. And our answer is generally yes, though some colleges and degrees are, at least from a financial perspective, more worth it than others (we’ll get into some of that below). But we also know you don’t have to go to college to have a successful career.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

NYU and Columbia are both respected private universities in Manhattan. Undergrads can choose different majors at NYU vs. Columbia. New York University (NYU) and Columbia University have a number of things in common: They share an island, are located only six miles apart, and show up on lists of the best colleges in New York.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Most FAU vs. FIU football and men's basketball games end in an FAU victory. Many new jobs in these and other industries require a college education. Fortunately, Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University offer many majors aligning with in-demand jobs. Cost Comparison: FAU vs. FIU School Avg.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 6, 2023

Spoiler alert : a growing number of applicants led to ever-lower early admit rates at many of the nation's top colleges and universities. Get our expert guidance on your college essays. Most of the top colleges that shared their data saw their early round admit rates drop a point or two. percent in early vs 11.7

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2024

Cornell will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2026, based on findings from a university Task Force on Standardized Testing in Admissions and pressure from peer institutions.

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Because those universities are LSAT-optional law schools. This blog post will tell you everything you need to know! LSAT vs GRE for law school admissions Final thoughts on LSAT-optional law schools Are there any schools that don’t require the LSAT? This may be a surprise: you don’t need to take the LSAT to apply for law school.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 24, 2023

The most important part of committing to a college/university is fully understanding what you’re getting yourself into financially. Read more tips on navigating the college process on our blog ! Send me more college tips! Loans: everything you need to know Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Subsidized is always better.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

The good news for those of you who disagree is that you don’t have to look far back on this very blog to see my many errant prognostications. Importantly, if these are limited to a minute or so, it does not add time to review for colleges- and could be a welcome reprieve for the tired eyes of admission readers. B: I hope you are wrong.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you are denied, I am sorry, and the next step is enrolling at another college and possibly looking at transferring to UGA (you cannot apply RD if you are denied EA). Can you explain the two different EA decision release dates for in-state vs. out-of-state applicants? If you are admitted, congratulations! I don’t know.

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Admissions Village

MARCH 24, 2024

At this time of year, social media overflows with posts of X kid with XY stats who did not get into Z college. Ivy Day is filled with disappointment because, hello, the HUGE majority of kids do not get accepted to these colleges. It is about these colleges and their institutional priorities. So what does this all mean?

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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. The philosophy of STEM education Why STEM is important STEM subjects vs STEM programs What are STEM fields?

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 28, 2024

Want to minimize student loan debt while attending college or graduate school? State work-study programs Benefits of work-study jobs Work-study vs loans More information on how to pay for college What is the federal work-study program? Fortunately, many colleges and universities make it easy for students to find work-study jobs.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Whether it’s a sports competition, a community outreach organization, or a rigorous academic program, the USC vs UCLA rivalry is one for the books. So, when you ask us, ‘Which school is better, UCLA vs USC?’ But don’t let the price of tuition deter you from applying (and committing) to either of these universities!

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

There is a national downward trend in alumni support of their alma maters, and the national discourse surrounding the value vs. cost of higher education makes this a nuanced and substantial problem. The problem It has become increasingly more difficult for institutions of higher education to reach and retain alumni donors.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Type of Institution: private research university Size: ~8,000 undergraduates (and ~14,000 including graduate students) Admissions Advice: I had a fantastic conversation with our Seattle area representative who was very candid about what American looks for in the review. Location: Washington, D.C. ” essay, etc.)

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Home to two of the largest university and college systems in the nation, New York offers you plenty of choice when it comes to postsecondary education. The City University of New York (CUNY) and the State University of New York (SUNY) have nearly 90 campuses between them and over 675,000 students.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If you want to understand what exactly a liberal arts college is, and how it’s different from a research university, that’s what we’ll explore below. And we’ll also break down things like how to get into liberal arts colleges, and 15 reasons to consider attending a liberal arts college this year.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

In these settings, when I am talking to people I don’t know very well, I find they generally broach a few central topics with me- sports/running, my kids/their school, and college/college admission- not always in that order. . Many colleges around the country had final deadlines in early January. Try a few for yourself here.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 13, 2023

When you’re planning to go to college, one big hurdle is that, for many schools, you must first complete a standardized test (if not a few). The difference between ACT and SAT What is tested on the SAT vs the ACT? Unfortunately, most students don’t know much about these major assessments. Should I take the SAT or ACT? What is the SAT?

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The Enrollment Marketer

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Student Recruitment Chessboard Pieces: The King: your website The Queen: premium content The Rook: blog posts The Knight: SEO The Bishop: email marketing The Pawn: social media Why is the website the king? What’s the difference between blog posts and SEO? How should you think about messaging for email marketing vs. social media?

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Make a college list and tour schools that you want to go to! Research colleges, programs, and scholarships that might interest you! Read more about the SAT on our blog ! What to Do in Junior Year to Boost Your College Chances For most high school students, the ultimate trajectory to college is looming.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 28, 2023

Application volume across the University of California’s nine campuses surged nearly 23% within the past three years alone, with university-wide first-year applications totaling a whopping 210,840 in Fall 2022, compared to 203,700 applications in 2021 and 172,099 in 2020. News and World Reports’ ranking of National Universities.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 13, 2023

In this blog post, you’ll learn about your options for law school programs, including how long each option takes to complete. Part-time vs. Full-time vs. Accelerated Law Programs How hard is it to get into law school How hard is law school Final thoughts How many years is law school? Example program International IP Law LL.M.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 11, 2024

So what makes the M7 business schools—Stanford Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, and Columbia Business School—so special?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 25, 2023

Whereas the Common App Essay will show college admissions committees who your child is , the Common App Activities section will allow colleges to understand what your child has done and is doing outside of the classroom, offering one of the best opportunities to stand out among other applicants. Your guide is on its way.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Example: After clicking on this University of Florida LinkedIn ad, prospective students are redirected to a lead gen landing page that offers a wide variety of information to help them choose the university. Pro tip: Make sure your form is visible and stands out.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A master’s degree is an accomplishment that many college students and graduates consider taking on, but how long does it take to complete a master’s degree? For example, some colleges may offer one-year MBA programs , while others only offer two-year programs. How Long Does It Take to Get a Master's Degree?

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EAB

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Blogs Our New Staffing Model Playbook for Higher Ed CMOs Insights from a former higher ed CMO on how to adapt staffing models to meet market realities Many higher ed marketing and enrollment teams are not equipped to keep up with today’s changing recruitment expectations in the race to attract and enroll prospective students.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 19, 2023

This will be the first blog in a series. It has never been harder to navigate the college admissions process. Since the pandemic hit over three years ago, the number of applications to most highly selective colleges has risen, and admissions rates have dropped dramatically. Part 1 - Let’s Celebrate Progress! How did we get here?

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Many colleges and universities transitioned to full-time remote learning, and it became clear that the future of education would involve both in-person and remote learning models. How Do Hybrid Classes Work in College? The cadence of your class time vs. remote learning is based on the syllabus and course requirements.

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Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

When President Biden announced in August that he would forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers, many critics argued that his plan did not address the larger problem of the rising cost of college. In response, I published a blog post entitled, “Why Is College So Expensive?”

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Taking IB vs AP classes? If you’re reading this post, you’re likely weighing the pros and cons of IB vs AP classes. 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. Both could help you stand out in the college application process.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The program covers full tuition costs and fees at all Florida public colleges and universities. The state also runs several programs to help families support their kids' education, including the Florida Prepaid College Plan. Featured Online Programs What Is the Florida Prepaid College Program?

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs , are educational institutions founded before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the primary mission to help provide academic opportunities to Black students when many educational opportunities were inaccessible. Delaware State University is the state’s only HBCU.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

We are all for spending your summer doing something that interests you and that enriches your intellectual life (as long as you also get some mental downtime), and there are amazing opportunities out there for you to get some experience with college-level courses and to zero in on a path you might take after high school.

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