Admissions Mom

MARCH 6, 2024

Look, I know this week and the next couple of weeks are gonna feel just super effed up and sh!tty tty for a lot of you. Here’s the deal: If you’ve been waitlisted, you have some decisions to make… Let’s get started! And be sure that the number they have is one you will be checking.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But it’s not just about checking a bunch of boxes informed by reading generic guides on how to get into dental school. You have to do things well to impress admissions committees, especially to get accepted to the best dental programs. Otherwise, you risk being seen as a clichéd pre-dental student. This guide is for you.

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 5, 2024

It sucks when life doesn’t go your way for sure, but maybe it helps to know that you’re not alone? Now, what do you do with that deferral? For starters, it’s important to focus on whatever you might still need to do for your regular decision schools. Remember, you have you wherever you are.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 24, 2023

The most important part of committing to a college/university is fully understanding what you’re getting yourself into financially. We walk you through the two major questions to ask yourself when evaluating whether the loans offered to you are reasonable. Read more tips on navigating the college process on our blog !

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Swarthmore College is a small liberal arts school with only about 425 students per class. Of course, Swarthmore admits more students than they know will select to attend. While we don’t know how many students were waiting on the waitlist, we do know that not a single student was accepted off the waitlist that year.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

First off, we want to congratulate you. While it doesn’t feel like a win to be added to the waitlist, it means you were a good enough applicant to get in; they just didn’t have a seat for you at the table. Next, we want to ensure you take the correct steps. What's the first thing you need to do when you are waitlisted?

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

With a General Education Development (GED) diploma — sometimes referred to more simply as a General Education Diploma — you can apply to most colleges and universities in the U.S. A GED doesn't necessarily make it harder to gain acceptance, but there are things you can do to enhance your college application.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

If you are a high school counselor reading this, THANK YOU! But more importantly for all that you do for students and your school community. I know you are constantly looking for ways to help them keep an open mind , consider a variety of voices, and focus on choices and options. Yes- for reading.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 1, 2023

If you aren’t sure when to expect decisions from the schools on your list, check out this website for expected dates and times. Make sure to consider where you want to be when you receive your decisions. You need to be able to have an honest, emotional response. We definitely do NOT recommend this approach!

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 28, 2023

Letters of recommendation are essential to your college application, especially since SAT/ACT scores have become optional. Your application is a way to share who you are from your point of view. Recommendation letters are the only way universities will hear from others about who you are.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 9, 2023

By this time, you were probably hoping that you’d be making big plans for cheering on Big Red as a proud Cornellian next fall. Instead, you have no idea what’s going on. You are somewhere in the middle, and that’s super annoying. If you’re feeling underwater and don’t know what to do, we’re here to help !

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Re-upping this blog based on a few recent conversations with college and neighborhood friends who have kids in the admission process right now. You may it impersonal– I call it efficient. Regardless, if you are a senior, or you are currently supporting one, I hope you will READ ON! You were shocked?

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 23, 2024

But I want to help you understand, based on many years of experience on both sides of the admissions process, how the applicant evaluation process really works. But I want to help you understand, based on many years of experience on both sides of the admissions process, how the applicant evaluation process really works. Here’s how.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

There are a lot of great things about Duke. Plus, have you seen their basketball team? They have basically no resources online about their waitlist and publish almost nothing about the waitlisting process. So, if Duke has waitlisted you, you might feel like you have no idea where to start.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 12, 2023

Alyssa the SAT Expert has heard tons of parents’ questions about applying to college. In this video, she walks you through some of the most common ones! Here’s how to write a great essay , based on what admissions officers want to see. Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Talk about what’s really true to you.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 28, 2024

The federal work-study program ensures part-time jobs are available to undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. How do you apply for the program? How much money can you make? What types of jobs can you get? TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What is the federal work-study program?

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The College Solutions Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

An effective way to reduce the cost of college is to know how to successfully appeal for more financial aid. How to successfully appeal for more financial aid Here are 11 things you should consider when appealing an award: 1. You don’t have to have a good reason to appeal. Need to support family members such as elderly parents.

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SSA Online College Prep

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Letters of recommendation are a way to showcase how you are a strong applicant, so be sure to ask the right person to write your letter! Make sure to ask for a letter early! Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! What is a letter of recommendation?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Early Action decisions will be released later this afternoon, so here are some details about the EA applicant and admitted groups. When you log into your status page, you will see a “View Update” link under the Status Update, and that is where you will see your decision. Applications Received: 26,001.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

Getting past UPenn’s low acceptance rate to join this list won’t be easy—but we’re here to help you take your best crack at it, with a comprehensive breakdown of UPenn’s Application Checklist for the 2023-2024 application cycle. What Is UPenn Looking For? UPenn Statistics How selective is UPenn? UPenn is extremely selective, with a 7.4%

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Coordinated Admissions Program (CAP) About a third of incoming fall transfers enroll through the Coordinated Admissions Program (CAP). Caving in Waitomo, New Zealand. Note: this post is for External Transfers who are not UT students. Current UT students wanting to change their major or internally transfer can consult this post.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Early decision (ED) and early action (EA) results are rolling in this month, and many of you are getting the results you want. I am so excited for you. If you can meet the financial commitment for the school, you are all set. You may keep your applications in at other schools and even apply to additional schools.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Early decision (ED) and early action (EA) results are rolling in this month, and many of you are getting the results you want. I am so excited for you. If you can meet the financial commitment for the school, you are all set. You may keep your applications in at other schools and even apply to additional schools.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Early decision (ED) and early action (EA) results are rolling in this month, and many of you are getting the results you want. I am so excited for you. If you can meet the financial commitment for the school, you are all set. You may keep your applications in at other schools and even apply to additional schools.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

But what does that mean? What factors does Rice rank highest? And how can you stand out from the other 31,000 applicants? Our tips and resources will answer all your questions — and help you put your best foot forward when applying to Rice. Should you include your SAT scores ? What does that mean in practice?

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 6, 2023

It sucks when life doesn’t go your way for sure, but maybe it helps to know that you’re not alone? Now, what do you do with that deferral? For starters, it’s important to focus on whatever you might still need to do for your regular decisions schools. Remember you have you wherever you are.

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Solomon Admissions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As you start your college application journey, you may begin to notice that the admissions process is a whirlwind of information. You and your family are expected to understand an everchanging admissions process, understand new terminology, and must understand the intricacies of school-specific requirements.

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SSA Online College Prep

JANUARY 5, 2024

Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Here’s What You Should Know Were you waitlisted and are you now wondering about your odds? Here’s a guide for everything you need to know about what to do next. Did you apply to more than one college? Waitlisted?

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If you received a deferral decision from the University of Pennsylvania, or Penn, or UPenn, you have every right to be annoyed. You put in the work, and you crafted a strong enough application to not get a ‘no’ — but something just didn’t click. For some reason, Penn wasn’t sold on making you a Quaker.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 8, 2024

So, you’ve narrowed down your top choices for the school you want to attend, and now it’s time to schedule an interview. Relax and be calm The way you present yourself is important! Forget about perfection: practice makes you confident! You can relax - they know this is nerve-racking!

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

students and families (understandably) often ask us what colleges are looking for in students they admit and how to maximize their chances of standing out in selective college admissions. What exactly matters to colleges the most? They actually tell you. They tell other people, who try to tell you.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 14, 2024

They require immense commitment to your studies over (usually) multiple years, a considerable change in your distribution of time (you will have little time for social engagement outside of your department, and top programs often intentionally design the first part of their programs to be this way). IS BUSINESS SCHOOL RIGHT FOR YOU?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Well, to get into MIT you’ll need near perfect grades and SAT or ACT scores, strong extracurricular activity involvement demonstrating things like commitment to community and leadership, and essays that help you to stand out from other applicants. Those won’t set you apart. MIT acceptance rate What GPA do I need to get into MIT?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Need some help building your college list? What's the Common Data Set? It can also help you quickly answer common questions like: What's the average ACT and SAT score of admitted students? It can also help you quickly answer common questions like: What's the average ACT and SAT score of admitted students?

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 9, 2023

There are various approaches you can consider to get the job done, but knowing the right recruiting questions to ask prospective students can be a big help—setting your team off on the right foot. You can proactively connect with prospects through your content and student recruitment team and address many of their concerns.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

While you might feel intimidated by this impressive bio, and the low acceptance rate, this post will break down every element of MIT’s Application Checklist to help you submit your best possible application. What Is MIT Looking For? MIT was founded in 1861 to fuel the industrial revolution in the United States.

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Admissions Mom

MARCH 10, 2023

Look, I know this week and the next couple of weeks will feel just super f *d up and shitty for a lot of you. Here’s the deal: If you’ve been waitlisted, you have some decisions to make… Let’s get started! And be sure that the number they have is the one you will be checking.

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