The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This blog is about how to get into Trinity College in Connecticut. This Trinity is in Hartford, CT, and is part of the New England Small College Athletic Conference. This Trinity is in Hartford, CT, and is part of the New England Small College Athletic Conference. We have a ton of blogs about writing this essay.

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SSA Online College Prep

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Of 56,937 applicants in 2023, only 1,966 were admitted, the second-lowest college admissions rate in their history. Want more college/financial aid tips directly in your inbox? Think about what you can contribute to the Harvard community! Want to get into Harvard?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 18, 2024

Most colleges publish one Common Data Set document. Most colleges publish one Common Data Set document. They have one for the arts and sciences and engineering colleges and another for the General Studies School. We are going to be talking about the first one in this blog. One quick note. Columbia publishes two.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

Did you take a summer course on Bio at a local college? We have a ton of blogs about how to write a great essay, and think this one is especially helpful. Leadership. Here is where your resume and activities section comes in. Cornell sits between waterfalls and forests in Ithica, New York. Let’s break down how to do it.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 27, 2024

The first is a blog called “what we look for,” and the second is an annual document called the Common Data Set. In their blog, they talk about using a “holistic view.” We also consider personal qualities, as revealed in community involvement, leadership and achievements.” USC published two things to help answer this question.

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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. We have a lot of blogs that dissect what elite extracurriculars look like , but generally, top schools are looking for a couple of things. This means showing commitment and leadership. Princeton has so many great programs.

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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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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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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

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Hamilton College is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, New York. Named for Alexander Hamilton, you know, the “not giving up my shot” guy, the college is a quintessential Northeastern small school. Last year, the college had an 11.8% Hamilton offers an open curriculum and over 50 areas of study. But should you?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 21, 2024

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. If your school doesn’t have great classes, consider taking some at a local college or a summer program. Most colleges don’t track admitted GPAs. We have a blog that breaks this down more specifically.

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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

MAY 11, 2023

If you’re one of the very lucky few who doesn’t have to worry about how you’re going to PAY for college, then awesome. They’re intended for under-served, minority students who’ve demonstrated remarkable leadership and academic achievement in high school and who come from low-income households. But that’s not most of us.

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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.” Outside of their main campus (pun!),

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BestColleges

JANUARY 20, 2023

Postsecondary Education Administrators Median Annual Salary (May 2021) $96,910 Education Requirements Master's degree A postsecondary education administrator is a leader at a college or university, such as a provost or dean. These professionals oversee students, academic departments, staff, faculty, and campus resources.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Either way, the good news is that, as early as the summer after freshman year, you can start nurturing your poli-sci passion and building up your resume for a competitive edge on college applications. And, beyond these structured roles, you can start carving a name for yourself in political thought leadership. I SURE DO, nerds!

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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. Not yet sold on the idea of student ambassadors for your school?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The short answer is yes, you can apply to college as a junior. Maybe if you have an outstanding academic record, near-perfect test scores, and a resume that's beaming with extracurricular achievements. Should I apply to college as a junior? But … should you? Still, it may not be the best idea. There's no guarantee!

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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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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). 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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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Basics We probably don’t need to tell you this if you have already clicked on this blog, but just in case: Amherst is a small liberal arts school in Amherst, Massacutes. Depending on your school, this might mean Honors, AP, IB, or dual enrollment with a college. However, you might be asking yourself, can I get in?

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2023

People who successfully get into UT Austin tend to have impressive extracurricular activities, with roughly 80% of applicants having held at least one leadership role in a high school organization or activity. To get into a school like Austin, you will need to excel in almost every major college application factor.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 16, 2023

With a 6% acceptance rate, Dartmouth college only accepts the best students to begin with, meaning that while there are plenty of ways to get involved and to grow as a person, true success will only come after some fierce competition for lucrative opportunities. Over 90% of our students get into med school—the first time.

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BestColleges

MARCH 27, 2023

Each program also offers concentrations, such as impact leadership for advanced clinical practice. in Social Work Focus DSW programs emphasize leadership skills and policies that best serve people in need. in social work prepares you for a career teaching the next generation of social workers at the college level.

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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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BestColleges

JANUARY 31, 2024

It gave you a serious leg up on the job market and made you competitive for top leadership roles. Differentiate Your Personal Brand When you start applying for jobs, you need to be more than just another faceless MBA graduate tossing resumes into the internet void. What's Going On? It was a choice you could count on to pay off.

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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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EAB

APRIL 17, 2023

Blogs Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? 2 ways to address adult learners’ concerns about program flexibility All five programs we profiled offer an online modality ; Monroe College alone offers three different modalities for their health care administration program (i.e., on campus, online, hybrid). subplans”).

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 26, 2022

They demonstrate college readiness and assess critical thinking skills. Learn about t he benefits of SAT Prep and taking the SAT Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! This was a landmark decision - the first of its kind since most colleges suspended the SAT/ACT requirement at the beginning of the pandemic.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Optional,” you know if you read our blog posts regularly, isn’t optional. Look at Your College List As you prepare to submit your regular decision college applications, you need to give your college list a hard look. Ultimately, you want to attend the best college that you would be happy at. It’s mandatory.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 3, 2022

If you left off an activity, leadership role, etc., you are not able to go back in and change your application, but you can upload a resume off your UGA admissions portal to update us on any changes. I don’t know yet, but I will give out this information in a future blog post when we get closer to the release date.

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Simply Admissions

APRIL 30, 2021

We have another guest blog writer this month, Anne Shields! Your life has been focused on getting into college. What follows is a checklist to prepare you for being in college. You’ve figured out how the big college costs will be covered, but what about all the incidentals that crop up every time you turn around?

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. Be sure to take some time completely off from school and college admissions stuff. College is not a costume party; you’re not supposed to come dressed as someone else. Happy Summer, Rising Juniors and Seniors (and Sophomores hold on to this)!

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 27, 2022

Check out my new book Surviving the College Admissions Madness and Youtube Channel UT Wants you to Choose a First-Choice Major I know that it can be frustrating that UT requires students to select a first-choice major so early in their career and makes it rather difficult to change between colleges and schools once you arrive.

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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. Anything you see publicly on Reddit or College Confidential is nothing but best educated guesses.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In late June, the Supreme Court banned affirmative action as it relates to college admission (also known as race-conscious admission policies), leaving many students wondering… “Can I talk about race in my personal statement and college application?” Yes, you definitely can (see rest of blog for more). “.And And should I?”

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SSA Online College Prep

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It’s possible to earn money AND improve your resume ! Choose positions with leadership experience built in like customer service. Use effective language when describing your position and responsibilities on your resume. Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! If this sounds like you, don’t panic!

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