Anna Ivey Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

How to Plan Your Summer Before Senior Year Summer is officially here. How you are going to use your summer well? The summer is really a pivot — and a mindset shift — in the college application process, where you shift from focusing exclusively on building your credentials to focusing on presenting your credentials.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Reading Time: 10 minutes With fierce competition for schools looking to attract leads, higher ed on-page SEO becomes increasingly important—especially in today’s SEO best practices. By optimizing your web content, you can communicate your value proposition and better stand out in a highly competitive market.

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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? How does that relate to “maxing out?”

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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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Anna Ivey Consulting

MARCH 6, 2023

Take a Virtual College Tour Can’t afford the time or money necessary to visit colleges in person? The easiest way to do that is to google images for the college. It never fails that the iconic buildings on campus will come up. You can usually find good maps on the college’s own website. A Classroom Building.

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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. Or how are they different? This blog post will help you learn everything you need to know. It’s also an opportunity to discover how well this job aligns with your career interests and goals.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 31, 2023

Here’s an in-depth exploration of the benefits you can expect to see in your overall marketing efforts and the strategies you can apply to launch a successful program! Reading Time: 11 minutes Any school looking to increase its engagement on social media may be keen to know about the positive impact a student ambassador program can have.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Black entrepreneurs who build new small businesses can help provide jobs, mentor aspiring leaders, and remove barriers to wealth. Black entrepreneurs who build new small businesses can help provide jobs, mentor aspiring leaders, and remove barriers to wealth. According to the Small Business Administration , small businesses in the U.S.

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EAB

MAY 5, 2023

Blogs How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors Colleges and universities face a slew of “ pandemic ripple effects ” that pose long-term threats to student success. Colleges and universities will need to evolve their strategy to meet the challenge.

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EAB

AUGUST 28, 2023

Blogs Most strategic plans fail to set useful goals. Having reviewed over a hundred college and university strategic plans, I have found that while they all include goals, the majority fail to set “useful” goals, by that I mean goals that can actually galvanize concerted action toward institutional outcomes.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JUNE 11, 2023

Some football fans may remember he was undrafted coming out of college at the University of Northern Iowa. Louis Rams a few years later, he was ready and ultimately successful. That success, however, came through a process of examination and preparation. In his first shot with a pro team (the Green Bay Packers), he bombed.

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The Enrollment Marketer

MAY 25, 2023

Your colleagues on campus are frequently asking your favorite question: “ How are the numbers? ” You can list programs, degrees, and schools. If there’s anyone on campus who is an expert, you’re definitely high on the list. If there’s anyone on campus who is an expert, you’re definitely high on the list.

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 4, 2023

How do Slate and HubSpot compare? I'm here to break down each of these enrollment marketing platforms and explain how Slate and HubSpot differ (and why you shouldn’t try to use them for the same enrollment purposes). We get a lot of questions about HubSpot and Slate, two commonly used platforms in higher education. Did you know?

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Applying to college can be nerve wracking, especially for students who want to study business and are unsure about the subfields and specializations within it. If so, you should incorporate certain themes into your extracurricular activities and projects, as this shows colleges that you're serious about the business degree.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 15, 2023

Top 5 College Admission Essay Books Crafting a compelling college admission essay is a critical aspect of the application process. To help you excel in this crucial task, I have compiled a list of the top five college admission essay books available to help you succeed.

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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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EAB

DECEMBER 13, 2022

EAB partners with more than 1,100 colleges and universities on enrollment strategy and conducts research on best practices and trends in recruitment. Whether you’re a new admissions counselor or brushing up your skills, the reading list we’ve compiled below can help you learn more about your role and tips for success.

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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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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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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Blogs “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it “Summer melt" is a familiar challenge for enrollment and student success teams across the country. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college.

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SSA Online College Prep

AUGUST 3, 2023

So how can visualization help you on the SAT? I talk about test anxiety specifically and in-depth in this blog post , but the most important thing to know right now is that visualization is a great way to practice SAT test day. Visualization is a technique that has been scientifically proven to help improve performance.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

You’re applying to college and you want to make sure that your college applications stand out among all of the rest. But maybe how exactly you do that feels a little … nebulous. So, what do colleges look for, and how can you get into a good college, a great college, or even the college of your dreams?

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Blogs How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search Key insights from our 2023 Student Communication Preferences Survey The recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action has many HBCU leaders wondering whether they’ll see an influx of enrollment for fall 2024. among all students surveyed.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 15, 2023

In this case, they may have conducted a quick Google search about a relevant topic and discovered your website’s blog, which led them to your program page. Reading Time: 10 minutes New technology and social media can make email marketing seem somewhat obsolete, but the reality is that email marketing is as strong as ever.

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The Enrollment Marketer

JANUARY 12, 2024

The hardest part about building a strategic enrollment marketing plan for student recruitment is figuring out where to start. All too often, enrollment management teams make the mistake of agreeing to do a bunch of marketing tactics but don’t actually have a clear plan for when, how much, and what the goals are for performance outcomes.

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Peterson's Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

Engaging in a college internship comes with a slew of benefits. Earn college credit. Many colleges award students credit toward their degree through internship work. Many colleges award students credit toward their degree through internship work. Read on to learn some of the benefits that internships bring. .

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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? Your guide is on its way.

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Ivy College Essay

JUNE 30, 2023

The Best Extracurriculars for Your Ivy League College Application As the competitive landscape of Ivy League college admissions continues to intensify, students find themselves grappling with the question of how to stand out among a sea of high achievers. The answer lies in your extracurriculars, so choose wisely!

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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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Niche

APRIL 24, 2023

Want to keep updated about the blog? With the upcoming Supreme Court decision around using race in admissions looming this summer it’s important for colleges to proactively find ways to maintain their gains through incentives for low-income and first-generation students, among whom underrepresented minorities are overrepresented.

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 10, 2023

As I started thinking about how I wanted to approach writing this post, a famous quote from the movie “The Imitation Game” with Benedict Cumberbatch came to mind: “Sometimes it is the people no one imagines anything of who do the things that no one can imagine.” Attending a class during a college campus visit can provide several benefits.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 6, 2023

As an admissions consultant focused on helping students to unleash their potential by helping them, among other things, to develop many critical life skills, I have come to recognize that without repetition and reinforcement to build muscle memory, these skills don’t stick. And make no mistake about it, the brain is a muscle!

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Blogs 3 lessons on data management from our 2023 survey of CIOs and CTOs And action steps you can take today With the demand for data in higher education at an all-time high, technology leaders feel more pressure than ever to deliver useful data when their institutions need it. How can leaders find the time and resources to make progress?

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Princeton College Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

There are plenty of paid programs out there but maximizing your own development and growth, which colleges will appreciate and value, also includes learning how to identify these types of opportunities and how to pursue them. Getting started well in advance is the key. This is going to be the focus of this post.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 1, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Choosing which college or university to attend is one of the most important decisions a young person has to make, prompting them to consult with all influencers before making the plunge, including an increasing array of online resources.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 1, 2024

Reading Time: 6 minutes With the ever-increasing competition for student recruitment among higher education institutions, sometimes remembering how to leverage alumni network relations is perceived as an afterthought. This “virtuous circle” can be fostered in the enduring college culture if the proper commitment has been made.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 24, 2023

You are applying to college! For most people, this is the first time you get to make big decisions about how you want to spend your time, what you want to study, and where you would like to live. You might be excited about the opportunities, and at the same time there are also lots of steps in the college application process.

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