Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This blog was co-authored with Derek Flynn and Adam Connolly We have had many disruptors in higher education over the last several years, and this year, we have a new one that will have a major impact on financial aid awarding: the Student Aid Index. These changes should make the financial aid process better for students and families.

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Ivy Central

DECEMBER 7, 2022

How does it happen so fast, here we are in December and for many students it is already halfway through the academic year! Whether you are in Grades 9, 10, 11 or 12, it’s time to take stock of what you have achieved in recent months and plan for the key months ahead. If you need help, ask! student.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ultimately, however, they were left out of the four team college football playoff, which will include two teams (Texas and Alabama), who each lost a game this year. Ultimately, however, they were left out of the four team college football playoff, which will include two teams (Texas and Alabama), who each lost a game this year.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

Regardless of your reasons for considering law school and a legal career, it’s never too early or too late to starting thinking about how to best position yourself for the law school admissions process. START NOW HOW TO GET INTO LAW SCHOOL Focus on your grades. College is where the prep for that starts. What are you missing?

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The College Solutions Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

An effective way to reduce the cost of college is to know how to successfully appeal for more financial aid. It’s critical to understand that the first financial aid award that a college delivers often doesn’t have to be the only offer. You don’t have to have a good reason to appeal. Death of a parent. Death of a parent.

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Ivy Central

JULY 21, 2022

The road to submitting your college applications is a long one. The students with the best outcomes are those that have been working towards their applications throughout high school, so in this article, I’m going to look at what students from different grades should be doing to make the most of the time available over the summer.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Instead of a flight attendant walking down the aisle of a plane or vested and scarved employees’ predictably demonstrating seat belt tightening techniques, this one took place in a theater with ushers, a stage, and an entirely different context for how to discuss the same topics. Do I think they should be fined?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

This week we welcome Transfer Program Manager, LaSean Price, to the blog. If you don’t get into your first choice college, don’t be discouraged — there’s more than one way to a destination! Venturing into the transfer admission process can feel daunting, and is a significant choice that requires careful consideration.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Should I apply Early Action or Regular Decision? It is actually up to you whether you should apply for EA or RD. If you are comfortable by October 15 with our office reviewing your file at that time, then apply EA. If I apply EA, what are the possible decisions? I don’t know.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for co-writing this blog post with me. Many colleges have still not decided if they will become permanently test-optional for admissions. Instead, they are tracking how their test-optional students do once they are on campus, and they will use that data to make a final decision eventually.

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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. Princeton has so many great programs. If you are into International Affairs, Eating Clubs, or need-blind schools, you probably already have Princeton near the top of your list. You should try to as well.

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Ivy Central

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

September is college rankings season. Across the world, websites and newspapers publish stories about the rankings of colleges and universities; some focus on specific countries like the US and UK, while others claim to tell you which are the ‘best’ in the world. College rankings have been around for many years.

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Ivy Central

AUGUST 31, 2022

Many think that learning has more of a point as thoughts start to move toward what comes after school. This makes Grade 9 a critical transition point for students; it allows them to explore options without worrying about standardized tests or researching colleges. Tip 1: Build good relations with teachers.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 27, 2024

Don’t let the name fool you. So, whatever you want to study, they probably have it. If you hope to get into USC, you must be a strong candidate. We want to help by breaking down the most important things to do if you hope to get into USC. In their blog, they talk about using a “holistic view.”

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Over the years, I have tried to shine a light on what people often misunderstand in the college admission experience. Recently, I have also come to appreciate the massive disconnect between how students approach and complete the application and how it is actually read in admission offices. Students see the application as a form.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Re-upping this blog based on a few recent conversations with college and neighborhood friends who have kids in the admission process right now. You may it impersonal– I call it efficient. Regardless, if you are a senior, or you are currently supporting one, I hope you will READ ON! You were shocked?

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SSA Online College Prep

MARCH 21, 2024

How do these potential delays affect my mentee? Updates to be aware of regarding possible deadlines Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Most colleges do not expect to have data until the end of March. READ MORE HERE HOW DOES THIS AFFECT MY MENTEE? Know your deadlines. Ask - it never hurts. [3]

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the college spy

AUGUST 30, 2020

The College Spy periodically welcomes guest blogs from other experts and thought leaders on topics we believe will be of interest to parents and students on the journey from high school to higher education. Only then can you make sure it doesn’t happen again. Were you feeling stressed going into the official test?

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 25, 2024

We have been incredibly impressed with the academic and personal accomplishments from all the students who chose to apply this year. Thank you for the time you’ve put into your application, and more importantly, the energy and passion you each exhibit as people. How will decisions be released?

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 6, 2024

As we move through the Spring semester, more and more college admissions decisions will be available to prospective students. In this blog, we’ll go through what being waitlisted means, what to do about it, and how to strategically move forward with other college decisions.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2024

It doesn’t matter what time of year you read this blog post. As you can see, that’s not really the best question to ask. Here’s a better question: When and how should you start working on your grad school applications, depending on your deadlines? That’s a question we can help you answer! Let’s begin!

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Many top online schools offer accelerated degree programs for working adults and other students looking to complete their degrees more quickly. However, students can generally expect the same amount of coursework and academic standards, so they should be prepared for a higher workload each week. What Is an Accelerated Degree Program?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 12, 2024

If you’re reading the unofficial title of our new series, you might wonder if we’ve taken cues from Vanity Fair ’s school of journalism or branched into scuba instruction. When we say “deep dive,” we mean a detailed look at stand-out programs within larger colleges. So how do you cut through the noise?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 12, 2024

Most students applying to Brown have been dreaming about going there for years. This means you have to be the best candidate you can be if you are serious about Brown. This means you have to be the best candidate you can be if you are serious about Brown. How can you be it? That’s fine.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

On these treks, I was thinking about how infrequently I get long stretches of time alone. My point is that when it comes to college admission, many of the words we used to use, and many of the metrics that seemed helpful or instructive, have shifted dramatically. In the last week, I’ve made two 5-hour drives.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 21, 2024

So, you want to get into Harvard? In case you live under a rock, Harvard is an Ivy League university in Boston… sorry we mean Cambridge, Massachusetts. It wouldn’t be a leap to say that Harvard is the most famous college in America, and maybe the world, and with good reason. You want to start by getting the right units.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2024

Apply for higher-level positions at work. Those are all excellent reasons for you to go to graduate school. Which one do you need to achieve your specific goals? If you don’t know the answers to those three questions, this blog post will help. In most cases, a PhD is the highest level degree you can obtain.

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The Enrollment Marketer

JANUARY 24, 2023

Which game seems more sophisticated to you: whac-a-mole or chess? Which game did you play over the last year? If you think about enrollment marketing as a chess game, you can see how the pieces fit together and why it’s important to think with the end in mind. What’s the difference between blog posts and SEO?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

If you are a high school counselor reading this, THANK YOU! But more importantly for all that you do for students and your school community. I know you are constantly looking for ways to help them keep an open mind , consider a variety of voices, and focus on choices and options. Yes- for reading. Not bad, right?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This is our tangible reminder to pause, reflect, and acknowledge when you accomplish a goal or see success. College admission is often described as a “cycle,” and for those who do this work, it is an endless one. If you are a senior in high school (or an adult supporting one), I’m encouraging you to do the same.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 18, 2024

You might be asking, “Can I even get into Columbia?” Maybe if you have won a Nobel Peace Prize or have the last name Obama, but even then… If you’re applying to Columbia, all you can do is ensure that you are the best candidate you can be. Most colleges publish one Common Data Set document.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Over it’s 40+ year history, guests and gimmicks and hosts and networks have changed, and there have been some dark, quiet years when the show was scrapped, but today it is as lively and fun as ever. If you have never watched the show…who are you? If you have never watched the show…who are you?

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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. Good questions!

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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.” So low, you might ask yourself, “Can I even get into Bates?”

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SSA Online College Prep

MARCH 27, 2024

Learn about what exactly is the college essay ! Get advice on finding the perfect topic for your college essay and more! Get tips on the do’s and don’ts of writing the college essay! Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Writing the College Essay: The Basics and Brainstorming What is the college essay?

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 5, 2024

Make your senior year easier by preparing for college applications this summer! Make sure you have the test score you need. Finalize your college list. Bulk up your college resume with meaningful activities. Get a head start on your college essay. Read more college admissions tips on our blog !

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 11, 2023

How To Get In To Columbia University Columbia University is one of the more competitive Ivy League schools located in New York City. With an acceptance rate of just 6.1%, it is a dream for many high school students who aspire to attend an Ivy League college.

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