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Three Messages about College Admissions for Juniors

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

Warning : The subtitle is this blog is “That you may not like to hear.” Instead, after watching this cycle repeat itself, here are the three direct messages/ primary hopes I have for juniors entering the college admission experience. Don’t apply to a college you would not actually attend. Many application fees are $50 or more.

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12 Strategies to Deploy While We Await the FAFSA and Subsequent ISIR Arrival

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This blog was co-authored with Ann Cools. Some of you are well prepared; others are trying to get prepared with limited staff and even more limited resources. Communicate about the Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) Make sure to communicate to students and families the importance of obtaining their FSA ID.

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What We Learned About College Students and Families in 2023

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As colleges and universities work to recruit and retain students in the post-pandemic world, understanding students and their families is more important than ever. Here are a few key highlights from these studies, and I invite you to download these free reports to uncover even more interesting findings.

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College Admission SOS

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

Because I make this drive regularly, I did not need or use WAZE or Google Maps. Richmond, VA: 10:15 a.m. Grabbing my bag from the trunk I began wondering how someone who had never lived in an Alexa-less, GPS-less, wireless world would have dealt with navigating the journey I’d just made. Charlottesville, VA: 11:45 a.m.

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The Student Aid Index: Shifting Our Thinking on Financial Aid Eligibility

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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. Watch our webinar for more strategies and insights. We were able to handle that, too.

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Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

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Blogs Adult learners: who they are and what they want from college Across the last few years, colleges and universities have increasingly prioritized adult learner enrollment to offset declining undergraduate enrollment and diversify revenue streams. And today, adult learners make up 42% of total higher ed revenue.

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Part 1: Middle-Class Families CAN Go to College for Free!

SSA Online College Prep

Using College Board’s financial aid data is vital - we’ll walk you through it ! The best place to look for colleges that provide full financial aid is the US News and World Report. How can middle class families get a full ride ? List of colleges that provide full financial aid. Or full tuition? What’s the difference?