College Essay Guy

MAY 9, 2024

College is a great option. But it’s definitely not your only option, and it’s also not for everyone. 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.

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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 30, 2024

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS TOP 40,000 JMU received a total of 40,232 undergraduate applications for the class of 2028, an increase of 78% over the 22,603 applications they received in 2021. Morgan State University and St.

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The College Solutions Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

College degrees cost too much to ignore the return on investment (ROI) for colleges on your list, as well as the ROI for a particular academic college major. Return on Investment (ROI) for Colleges and College Majors. Return on Investment (ROI) for Colleges and College Majors.

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Discovery College Consulting

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In a previous blog post , I wrote about how the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is going to change this year. Recently, the Department of Education announced the new form might not be ready by October 1, the date on which the application has opened since 2016. In the meantime, let’s focus on the changes.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 25, 2024

If you’re considering pursuing an MBA, your options for MBA programs are numerous: full-time, online, part-time, in-person, accelerated, 4+1, dual degree, international, executive… So, it may take time to choose the best path for you. As you evaluate each option, you’re also likely to wonder: How long does it take to get an MBA?

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APRIL 5, 2022

by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant. Rather watch our College in 3-2-1 YouTube blog video on this topic? No college cost comparison is complete without considering Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual enrollment credits. Not all colleges will offer credit for a given AP course.

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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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Enrollment Catalyst

MARCH 11, 2024

Recently, I interviewed their team about their approach to marketing the affordability of a Tree of Life Christian Schools’ education. How has your enrollment grown and how have you accommodated the additional students? Can you explain this program and how this benefits parents interested in your school?

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Checking the length of time it takes is important not only for your academic planning but also for the financial and personal investments you need to make. Checking the length of time it takes is important not only for your academic planning but also for the financial and personal investments you need to make.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 27, 2023

Perhaps it’s a higher salary, a coveted leadership position at a Fortune 500 company, or the skills and confidence to found your own startup. So, in a time when MBA tuition costs are rising, you’re right to wonder, Is an MBA worth it? So, in a time when MBA tuition costs are rising, you’re right to wonder, Is an MBA worth it?

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

There’s no easy path to medical school, but targeting schools where you’re most competitive can increase your chances of acceptance. Luckily, there are ways to improve your chances of getting into med school. But once you learn more about med school acceptance rates, you can target your application efforts more effectively.

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Bright Futures Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

As your college years are quickly approaching, the cost aspect is probably starting to dawn on you a little more each day. Honestly, it should be on your mind because there are some important things to consider. Plus, you should know exactly how much money you’ll be committing to repaying after your college graduation.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 26, 2023

To do so, you’ll probably have to take the GMAT—a standardized test that assesses your analytical writing, integrated reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning skills, providing MBA program admissions committees with a common benchmark for comparing applicants. How long is the GMAT? How challenging is the exam?

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BestColleges

MAY 31, 2023

News & World Report announced changes to its college rankings methodology for 2024. As additional colleges pull out of the rankings game, U.S. Amid the controversies swirling around college rankings, is U.S. News briefly discussed changes to its college rankings for 2024. Changes to the U.S. What's more, U.S.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 26, 2022

Building a college list that’s manageable and realistic is critical to decreasing the stress of submitting your college applications. If you’re applying nationwide, you can expect to spend upwards of at least 100 hours on your applications. My philosophy had always been: if you want to apply, go for it.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 3, 2024

By Amanda Miller Author of Paying for College in Four Steps “Finding money to help pay for college is hard.” It’s the most straightforward and condensed paying-for-college resource anyone’s ever made. It’s the most straightforward and condensed paying-for-college resource anyone’s ever made. Not really. But Amanda.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I spent 10 years as a school-based college counselor, and as I always say, nothing makes me happier than collaborating with my school counselor colleagues. Here’s a related blog post I wrote a few years ago, which delves into the differences between expectations families should have for school counselors and independent counselors.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Specifically, we weren’t educated on how to repay them.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Public Service Announcement: Enrolling at Austin Community College (ACC) does not improve your UT transfer chances. Navigating the college admissions process, especially as a transfer, can sometimes feel like crawling around in the dark. There are veterans who want to take advantage of the GI Bill, which covers most costs.

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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). Students must choose between taking the ACT or SAT before they can take their next steps on the journey of higher education. How long is the ACT? How long is the SAT?

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In such a fragmented and competitive digital landscape, it can be difficult for your school to stand out and attract these prospects. However, with a paid advertising plan, your school can even the odds and increase the chances of reaching its target audience and driving action, even if your budget is tight.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 27, 2022

Consider these seven examples below of UT-Austin’s first-choice major short answer and Turing essay examples to help articulate your fit for major even if you have few prior CS or STEM experiences. Machine learning requires calculus, and AP Physics introduced me to how vectors accurately calculate bullet-drop in a video-game.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes Updated April 2023 As most of us in enrollment know, the FAFSA is set to substantially change for the 2024-2025 academic year. Analysis and pre-planning are beneficial to ensure a smooth transition.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 31, 2022

This gives your school a short window to learn everything there is to know about the new changes in web analytics for higher education —including how to properly set up, track, and compare your metrics. . These changes naturally impact your metrics, making it trickier to compare data from Universal Analytics (UA) to GA4.

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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. Also, you’ll have to get recommendation letters from teachers and your high school counselor. Above all else, you must fill out your college application correctly.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Reading Time: 8 minutes If you’ve followed the latest marketing trends, you’ve likely noticed the shifting dynamics in how educational institutions implement their inbound strategies. Interactive content refers to digital material designed for active participation and engagement from your audience.

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