The Koppelman Group

APRIL 16, 2023

It's harder than ever to get into Brown, but many alumni parents talk like their students will 100% get in because they are “legacies.” Legacy admissions are complex, secretive by design, and not the lock that many parents believe they are. So what’s up with legacy admissions? Your student has to be an amazing candidate.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 22, 2023

Dartmouth was the first college to have a legacy admissions policy in 1922. It has been over 100 years and many legacy students still apply to Dartmouth every year. A lot has changed since 1922 but legacy admissions are still a difficult-to-understand “field.” How many legacies get into Dartmouth?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 10, 2023

We work with a lot of legacies every year and every year we have to explain to parents that legacy isn't the make or break at top schools like Duke. Well, a lot of parents we work with think that just because their student is a legacy, it means they will get in. Do legacies get into Duke at a higher rate?

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

We derive inspiration from the legacy of and direct connection to one of America’s founding leaders and innovators, Benjamin Franklin, who left funds to Boston to ensure that people could learn a trade, prosper, and contribute to society.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

Here was my take: In the year ahead, due to the emergence and prevalence of artificial intelligence software such as ChatGPT, I expect more colleges to either drop their admission essay altogether or expand the format through which students can convey their voice and demonstrate their ability to articulate their opinions and interest.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2024

Most recently, Harvard reversed course in an April 11 announcement that it would require students applying for fall 2025 admission to submit either an SAT or ACT score. Last year, 53% of enrolling students submitted test scores. Provost Michael I.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

About 20 minutes after we release decisions, an email will go out to students who have not already checked their status letting them know a decision is available on their status page. For students who were deferred, please understand that this is not a denial decision. in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We hear this question constantly from students, so today, we want to break down how to get into Amherst. 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. Amherst doesn’t track admitted students' GPAs.

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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 12, 2024

Some schools have instituted new policies to address this issue; for example, the University of California system includes a Statement of Application Integrity in which they state that the “UC conducts regular screenings to verify the integrity of the responses” and “may request authentication of the content or writing as the student’s.”

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BestColleges

AUGUST 2, 2023

These organizations have a rich history and a legacy that still impacts modern culture. These organizations are a source of family and community to many Black students , with some first-generation members and others joining as a legacy. Seven students at Cornell University started the organization on December 4, 1906.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

APRIL 10, 2023

donation from the Cummings Family Foundation, the private, nonprofit technical college is a minority serving institute (MSI) teaching clean and green technical education to diverse students across the state. The ceremony will also be livestreamed at franklincummings.edu/graduationlive. Now known as Franklin Cummings Tech in honor of a $12.5

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

For exceptional students considering an intimate liberal arts experience, look no further than this scenic loop around New England. Amherst has a storied legacy of literary history. SPOTLIGHT ON FIVE LITTLE IVIES Williams College (Williamstown, MA) 2,129 undergrads 9.8%

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 12, 2024

Most students applying to Brown have been dreaming about going there for years. We talk to students every year who have wanted to go to Brown since elementary school. Like you can’t magically become a legacy or (probably) choose what state you live in. Don’t freak out if your school doesn’t rank its students. That’s fine.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Of that group of accepted students, over a third weren’t ‘normal.’ were legacies who had parents or other close relatives who previously attended Cornell. Like many schools, Cornell advises students who are hoping to cache in on a legacy connection to apply early. were recruited athletes, and 22.1% It’s mandatory.

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Heller Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Happy Valentine’s Day, blog readers! Over the past year, our students, alumni, faculty, and staff have done amazing things, so here’s my Valentine to the Heller community: these are some of the reasons why I love Heller. PhD student Janelle Ridley was quoted in a Sept. Sam Hyun, MPP/MBA’22, was the subject of a Dec.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

None of our students needed the application extensions that were offered! Q: Given unlimited time and funding, what one initiative, program, or service would you implement today for your students? This helps us to serve our students. Q: What have you learned about the students you serve during the past year?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 20, 2024

How early does a student-athlete need to fill out recruiting questionnaires? Here we’ll bust some of the most common myths surrounding the fundamentals of college athletic recruiting, arming student-athletes with knowledge that will empower them to open doors to college athletic careers.

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

Blogs The Dos and Don’ts of Leveraging University Traditions in Your Annual Giving Strategy By Meredith Dobbins Think back to your time as an undergraduate student. In this blog, we’ll explore the dos and don’ts of leveraging your institution’s traditions in an annual giving program. What memories stand out most to you?

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Heller Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

It’s given me the opportunity to build my own adventure and step into that legacy of social justice… I’m very motivated to study abortion research. Working with mentors like Anita Hill, who have this social movement expertise, has been an amazing experience.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blogs How Change Leadership Propelled University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journey to Equity Change leadership acts as a vital bridge between intent and action. Create a Sense of Urgency UWM recognized the pressing need to address equity gaps in student success. What does effective change leadership look like in practice?

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

Pell Grant Increase For students and families relying on need-based financial aid, the Pell Grant increase is welcome news. Changes to the FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is still a beast to complete, just not as big of one. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is being replaced with a Student Aid Index (SAI).

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EAB

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Blogs Reduce long-term cost growth to rightsize your university Higher ed's budget woes are becoming harder to ignore. The number of prospective students will continue to drop after that, permanently falling another 21% by 2100, despite a slight bump in the 2030s. The cost of running a college spiked 5.2% from FY21 to FY22, a 10.1%

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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? Who should apply to a Dream School? What is a Reach School?

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Blogs Key takeaways from government guidance on SCOTUS’s affirmative action ruling The Department of Education finally issued its eagerly anticipated follow-up guidance on the Supreme Court’s SFFA ruling in September. Did it deliver on enrollment leaders’ hopes and expectations? The answer is complicated.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were founded when higher education was still racially segregated to offer Black students the opportunity to attend college. Segregation has been illegal since 1964, but today, HBCUs continue to offer students an excellent education and a rich sense of culture and history.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They specifically want to increase the presence of underrepresented racial and socioeconomic student populations on campus. Chances are, your campus leaders are asking a similar question: How can we enroll and retain a more diverse student body? Use these guidelines to recruit and enroll more underrepresented students. .

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BestColleges

AUGUST 25, 2023

Not only do these institutions provide students with a great education but they also foster a close-knit community and a supportive environment centering around Black history and culture. With vibrant campuses in urban settings, these schools offer students the opportunity to engage with local cultural resources as well. Located in St.

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BestColleges

JUNE 13, 2023

In the state, students can find schools nationally recognized for their STEM curricula and research opportunities. Bowie provides for its students' health and well-being through its Henry Wise Wellness Center and the LGBTQIA Resource Center. Bowie was the first HBCU in the United States to open a resource center for LGBTQ+ students.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For coding, we recommend up.Codeacademy.com, FREECODECAMP, and Code.org (this last one is specifically good for beginners), and you can find our blog listing great online options here. While these can be pricey, some schools also offer scholarships. Create Something of Your Own!

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EAB

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Teach Python and SQL to Prepare Students for Today’s Jobs. Offer Coursework in Fast-Growing Languages Like Go and Swift to Prepare Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs. DC-area schools have noted some government employees still need COBOL expertise for their legacy programs), courses still teaching these languages may be ready for retirement.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

These schools offered Black students access to higher education at a time when access to education was limited. Students can work toward a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree. As a private university, undergraduate students will pay the same tuition regardless of their state residency: $12,020 a year.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

MARCH 2, 2022

Size: 2,200 undergraduates, 800 graduate students. They ask for the Common Application, a supplemental essay, and also encourage interviews for all prospective students. Words to describe students I met: agents of change, passionate, liberal, collaborative, learn by doing, friendly, supportive.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

million students pursue degrees, certificates, and continuing education credits at SUNY. Comparatively, City University of New York's (CUNY) 25 schools offer academic programs primarily for students living in New York City's five boroughs. List of All SUNY Campuses School Total Student Enrollment Avg.

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Niche

DECEMBER 15, 2022

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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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BestColleges

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) help empower and equip Black students to become highly skilled nurses. Traditionally, HBCUs offer Black students more resources and a supportive atmosphere. According to the UNCF , over 70% of HBCU students qualify for Pell grants.

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