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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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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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

Let’s break down how to do it. How does Cornell review your application? They also publish how they rate the importance of different factors as part of a document that they publish yearly called the Common Data Set. How have you demonstrated your passion for learning? There is a lot to love about Cornell.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Like many schools in the elite liberal arts tier, Davidson College is a small, academically rigorous private institution. Prompt 1 There are just under 4,000 4-year colleges and universities in the United States. Being as specific as possible, what interests you most about Davidson College (250-300 words)*? Great news, kids.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 23, 2024

A lot of students and families fundamentally misunderstand college admissions. Which, considering how nebulous the process can seem, is itself understandable—colleges certainly haven’t made this a straightforward process. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) College admissions as identification of future potential?

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 15, 2023

“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows” - Ralph Marston With college admissions decisions continuing to roll in and with the May 1st commitment date less than two months away, you will be making important decisions of which college to attend. Tip: Create a different future resume for each school you are considering.

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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. It shouldn’t be surprising that Princeton is hard to get into. 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.

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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. Schools looking into influencer marketing can use these statistics to their advantage.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Last week I wrote a piece for rising juniors about how they could consider using generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT and others in order to assist in their college search. Welcome to the world of blogs and social media. Scholastica, The Citadel, Colby College, Lawrence University.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Bowdoin College is a small liberal arts college in Brunswick, Maine. Bowdoin is part of the Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Consortium, an athletic conference and interlibrary exchange with Bates College and Colby College (you probably called that one,) sometimes also called the “Maine Big Three.” Let’s talk about it. Submit them.

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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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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Over the years, we’ve noticed that more and more students apply to the business major track when they’re preparing for college, and that’s great! Even companies that don’t aim to maximize their revenue for revenue’s sake (non-profits, for example) have to strategically finance. More free advice? Use your summer breaks strategically.

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Revolution Tutors

JUNE 7, 2022

Solidify Your College List Maybe you already have a great sense of what schools you are interested in. Summer is a great time to refine your college list. Go On College Tours The college list will also help inform what schools you tour! Read this post on the ins and outs of the college tour. Unsure where to begin?

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

For example, in 2020, their acceptance rate was 22%. Send an update BU will need your third quarter grades, so make sure your school’s college counselor knows to send them to BU. We have a blog all about how to write them here. We aren’t going to sugarcoat it; being waitlisted is not fun. So what’s next? Bummer… we know.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll break down the UC essay prompts so that you have the tools to nail your application. UC 2023-2024 Prompts Personal Insight Questions (250-350 words) Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 6, 2023

College women can beat the odds through upskilling, training, and utilizing AI as a resource in their work. Nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, and employers should also provide mentorship and career opportunities for early-career women graduating from college.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 15, 2024

Smith College is a liberal arts women’s college in Northampton, Massachusetts, and a member of the Seven Sisters colleges, the group of women’s colleges created to rival the (at the time) all-male Ivies. Let’s pretend (for the sake of the blog post) that you want to study psychology, their most popular major.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 3, 2023

So let’s talk about how to approach these essays. Even if you aren’t 100% sure what you want to study in college, for this essay, you should act like you are. For example, if you want to study Chemistry, maybe it was creating an experiment for your middle school science fair. Show how you followed that initial interest.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The college application process is stressful for many reasons. But nothing seems to stress applicants out quite as much as writing the college essay. How important is the college essay? Keep reading to discover the answers you need to create a killer college essay! How important are college essays?

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HelloCollege

JUNE 13, 2023

Students that want to serve in the military should carefully consider their options as they apply to colleges. While you could enter the military right after high school, there are many different paths you can take for joining the military after college. What Options Are Available for Students Interested in Serving in the Military?

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 10, 2023

If you really don’t have to, how do you know when you should anyway? If you really don’t have to, how do you know when you should anyway? This blog post should assist you with two main considerations: whether the additional information section applies to you, and what you should do with it. Calm down, Grandpa.

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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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BestColleges

JUNE 13, 2023

Maryland is home to a number of great higher education institutions , and that includes historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Guide to HBCUs in Maryland How We Rank Schools At BestColleges, we believe a college education is one of the most important investments you can make. Choosing an HBCU is no small task.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The University of California is more than Berkeley or UCLA (although those are two of the most popular colleges among our clients). Let’s dive in to discuss how to write each one and also give you a little ~editorializing~ on the questions we think are worth answering. While the UC system isn’t on the Common App (boo!)

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BestColleges

JANUARY 31, 2024

But MBA alumni say the degree is definitely still worth it , if you know how to make it pay off. Strategies to Make Your MBA Pay Off To be clear: The overwhelming majority of business program alumni still say that earning an MBA is worth it — if you know how to make it pay off. What's Going On? Here's what you have to do.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 18, 2023

By the end of this post, you'll have a clearer understanding of what MBA programs are looking for and how to put your best foot forward during the application process. What GPA do MBA programs typically look for, and how can you overcome a low GPA? How important are references and letters of recommendation? Let's dive in!

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Berkeley² Academy

DECEMBER 17, 2021

As the regular decision deadline approaches , it is a good time to talk about putting the finishing touches on your college applications. With the long essays and the various short answers required by the colleges, the final step is a detailed check of the writing for clarity and style. Ready to Submit? Proofread It! Stylistic Tips.

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the college spy

MAY 13, 2020

High school students typically use their summer vacations to engage in activities that will feature prominently in the “activities” section of their college applications. Participating in meaningful activities should remain a key factor in a student’s college application. Alternatively, the summer can be used to try something new.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 16, 2023

Dartmouth University is one of the nine American colleges established before the formation of the United States and as such, they have a rich history and have educated some of the most creative and kind people the world has ever known, such as Dr. Seuss, Mr. Rogers, and Robert Frost. Your guide is on its way.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2023

And it’s no secret as to why: because of its standout programs in Architecture, Business, and Geology, coupled with its location smack in the middle of one of the best places to live in the US, more and more high schoolers are asking how to get into UT. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) How hard is it to get into UT Austin?

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 2, 2023

Throughout this post, we’ll cover several topics— how to get into Florida State University, FSU GPA requirements, FSU acceptance rates, when to apply and more—that will hopefully help you navigate the FSU admissions process. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) How hard is it to get into FSU? We’re here to help you.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 27, 2022

Before, in order to discuss your career ambitions, you necessarily needed to discuss how UT will help further your academic knowledge and skills in the meantime. Before, in order to discuss your career ambitions, you necessarily needed to discuss how UT will help further your academic knowledge and skills in the meantime.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Knowing what to include and what to leave out of your college application can be a stressful part of applying to universities. So as you begin to think about your college application and what each university requires from you, you might find yourself asking ‘Should I include things from middle school?’ In short, no.

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 16, 2020

As these novel routines develop, one area that has many students confounded is how to continue to prepare for college admissions. Grades will continue to be a critical piece of college admissions although how you are learning and studying has likely changed.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 10, 2023

According to the BLS, colleges will need to hire more career counselors and advisors to meet the growing demand for these services from their students. As a career counselor, you may work primarily at high schools and colleges. Career counselors empower students and adults to achieve their professional goals and land their dream jobs.

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BestColleges

MAY 23, 2023

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offer MSW programs that provide a unique and important focus on the well-being of Black Americans and communities of color. For example, Black and African American communities are often overdiagnosed with certain mental health conditions like schizophrenia and oppositional defiant disorder.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 21, 2020

Nobody knows how this pandemic will evolve or when it will end, so colleges and organizations that deal with college admissions are continually updating policies and timelines. That said, here are some ways you can expect COVID-19 to affect college admissions and advice for planning ahead. Standardized Tests.

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