Niche

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Want to keep updated about the blog? Only 23% of high school or transfer students said that a good or bad experience during a virtual event can significantly sway their feelings about an institution. Nontraditional students were significantly higher at 45%. Engaging with current students was much more important than before.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 16, 2023

Equal commitment is expected from every Dartmouth student as they navigate through 2100 available courses every year, over 60 possible majors, and gain hands-on experience with internships, research opportunities, and travel abroad programs. Over 90% of our students get into med school—the first time.

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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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BestColleges

JULY 26, 2023

Online programs at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offer the same sense of community and purpose as on-campus programs but with greater flexibility to earn a degree on your schedule. million online students — almost 15% of all U.S. million online students — almost 15% of all U.S. Representing nearly 2.79

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2023

UT requires all prospective external transfer students to write a 600-750 word response to Apply Texas Essay A: The statement of purpose will provide an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. I provide a series of blog posts offering tips starting here. My parents cried.

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Admissions Madness

JUNE 18, 2022

College interviews are a waste of time and resources. Among all of the silly and absurd aspects of applying to college, interviews are the most b t. Unsurprisingly, if you google “college interview,” you’re offered nothing but guides and tips, yet no popular blogs seem to question whether they should exist at all.

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Admissions Ivy League Out-of-State Applications 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

College essay examples from students accepted to Harvard, Stanford, and other elite schools REVIEWING SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE ESSAY EXAMPLES CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ODDS OF ACCEPTANCE Responding effectively to college essay prompts is quite different from other essay writing. Be vulnerable / show emotion.

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Niche

MAY 10, 2023

Want to keep updated about the blog? Marketing the unique value that your school provides to students and families is tough (that’s why we’re here!). Show the benefits of connections across age groups. Back up your “why” with data and get your students involved. Sign up for the newsletter! Here is just one example.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 27, 2022

Students admitted to Turing Honors are often receiving offers from Stanford, MIT, Cal Tech, Princeton, and other most selective STEM programs nationwide, so if you don’t feel you’re competitive for those universities, it’s unlikely you’re competitive for Turing either. 90% of Valedictorian applicants will not gain admission to Turing.

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Out-of-State Internship High School ACT 52

EAB

AUGUST 29, 2023

The two discuss the growth of the non-consumption market, the challenges of recruiting Gen P students—those heavily impacted by the pandemic—as well as unexpected impacts from the recent Supreme Court ruling on ways that colleges engage with prospective students. MR: Yeah, I can. MR: Number two would be pricing strategy.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 26, 2022

The admissions rate for first-time freshmen applicants was 17% for Fall 2022 students. UT McCombs students select their major after freshman year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have your eye on a program as an applicant. I have an older brother who graduated from UT and works as a data scientist.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Post the 2023 SCOTUS decision, many colleges and universities changed their supplemental essay prompts to point pretty directly at diversity in some way. Here’s a running list of colleges that changed their prompts. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What do colleges mean when referring to diversity—is it only about race?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Part 1: Introduction The current state of elite college admissions Getting into top colleges is harder today than it’s ever been. Part 1: Introduction The current state of elite college admissions Getting into top colleges is harder today than it’s ever been. It can include arts (e.g., painting), sports (e.g.,

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Extracurricular Admissions Out-of-State Internship 19

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

What this personal statement guide covers As you begin drafting your essay, you might find yourself perusing countless medical school personal statement examples online, at your college’s premed counseling office, or from friends who applied to med school a year or two ago. So, what should your personal statement include?

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 23, 2022

The new prompt combines two previous prompts that required students to discuss in two different prompts Leadership and Diversity. A common misconception students have is that this new short answer prompt requires you to discuss both leadership and diversity, when in reality, you have the choice.

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Out-of-State High School Admissions Applications 52

Tex Admissions

MARCH 28, 2022

Starting in 2013, the Office of Admissions has shifted their priorities from informing the public to persuading students to apply and enroll. Their appeals process is a black box that amounts to a lottery than anything specific to individual students. It’s a glorified sales position masquerading as “access” and “inclusion.”

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Policies Out-of-State Enrollment Admissions 52