AHM Advising

MARCH 16, 2023

Sometimes I feel like a broken record when I harp on the importance of creating a balanced college list in my meetings with families. That may help you now, but if legacy admissions are eliminated by the time you are ready to apply, you may find your application on the chopping block. This is the time of year when this message matters.

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Ivy Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Most people aspiring to apply to college in the US will be familiar with the acronym GPA. In this article, I will dig deeper to understand the different types of GPAs, how they are calculated, and their significance in the college application process. What is a GPA? GPA is an acronym for Grade Point Average. at the highest.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The California College Promise Grant means tuition-free college. College is expensive — but grants can save you thousands on a college degree. And the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) is one of the best in the country. And the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) is one of the best in the country.

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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you’re a high school student in the process of applying to college, there are lots of decisions to make along the way: where to apply, what to write about in your essays, and what activities and achievements to include in your applications, among many others. As a general rule, the answer to this question is “no.”

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Anna Ivey Consulting

APRIL 10, 2023

Expanding Your College List Putting together your final list of colleges when it comes time to apply is an art as much as it is a science. One mistake we see many students make is that they zero in on a few colleges early on, before they have really explored all the options out there.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 27, 2024

While you want your application to slay in every category they look at, pay close attention to those marked “very important” and “important.” USC requires 16 credits to apply and recommends 20. However, the school offers over 350 degree paths. So, whatever you want to study, they probably have it. What is USC looking for?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 14, 2024

Engineering is also the most competitive of our three categories: stem, humanities, and business. Engineering is also the most competitive of our three categories: stem, humanities, and business. While we often discuss future goals with students during their sophomore year, juniors still have some time to plan for college.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 3, 2024

The University has eight colleges and eight academic centers. Colleges publish a yearly document called the Common Data Set. These are the categories that you really want to eat in. Some schools grade harder than others, and if you are really pushing yourself in the rigor category, your 3.8 Could you push yourself to be?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 12, 2024

Most students applying to Brown have been dreaming about going there for years. This means that they assess your application as a full package based on many different factors… and with a 5% acceptance rate, you have to shine in every category they look at. Academics Come First The first category you have to slay in is academics.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 11, 2024

Stanford GSB quick facts Category Result Class Size 431 % of Women Students 46% % of International Students 36% % of US Students of Color 50% Annual Cost of Attendance $126,465 Acceptance Rate 6.9% But… The M7 business schools aren’t the only ones offering worthwhile MBA programs.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Make a college list and tour schools that you want to go to! Research colleges, programs, and scholarships that might interest you! What to Do in Junior Year to Boost Your College Chances For most high school students, the ultimate trajectory to college is looming. Take time to study for and take the SAT or ACT !

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Amherst is popular for its “open curriculum” (meaning there are no core academic requirements), 100% demonstrated need packages for students, and inclusion in the Five College Consortium. These are the categories that you need to shine in. Let’s look deeper at some of these categories. Are you dreaming of going to Amherst?

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Koodoos Learning

JANUARY 17, 2021

At this point, most US colleges have implemented a holistic approach to their college admissions process. Dr. Allen Grove, an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience, shares what a holistic process means for students: “Under a holistic admissions policy, a student with a 3.8

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Hamilton College Hamilton College is a private liberal arts college located in Clinton, New York. The college's diverse community of faculty and students creates a vibrant and dynamic learning community that encourages students to explore their interests and pursue their passions. The campus is known as College Hill.

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Many colleges rejected astoundingly large numbers of applicants this year, sending shockwaves through schools and communities. Below, we’ve highlighted some of the colleges and universities in the United States that saw a particularly significant drop in their admission rates. Changes in Admission Rates at Select Schools.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 13, 2024

While it remains shocking that a school whose official mascot is just the color green but big (and whose unofficial mascot is “Keggy the Keg”) has maintained its position as one of the most competitive colleges in the U.S., you’ll need to set yourself apart in every possible way before applying. (We numbers don’t lie.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Especially right now this is a broad category- “Mom” jeans, skinny jeans, tailored fit, athletic fit, I’m sure Google and Instagram would provide another five categories easily. “But you know what I’m most excited about, right?!” she asked breaking into a grin. When are y’all going? I can’t wait!” eyes brightening, smile widening.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 17, 2023

In college, these categories will have lots of little sub-categories, but for now, in high school, they are still pretty big buckets. In college, these categories will have lots of little sub-categories, but for now, in high school, they are still pretty big buckets. There’s also the issue of activities.

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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. It’s critical to understand that the first financial aid award that a college delivers often doesn’t have to be the only offer. Schools in that category would include those that wish their U.S. Death of a parent.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 1, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Choosing which college or university to attend is one of the most important decisions a young person has to make, prompting them to consult with all influencers before making the plunge, including an increasing array of online resources.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 9, 2024

Vassar College in the city of Poughkeepsie, New York is a small liberal arts college in the heart of the Hudson Valley with the resources of a small city and only two hours north of New York City by train. It’s a college that is the best of every world. Achieving an acceptance to a dream school requires strategy and intention.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 19, 2024

If you’re a bewildered college applicant, you’re in the right place. For one thing, there’s no data that can tell us in cold, hard numbers how much it impacts admissions decisions, and colleges don’t have a clear definition of what behaviors they interpret as meaningful displays of interest. Demonstrated interest is confusing.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

Did you take a summer course on Bio at a local college? There is a lot to love about Cornell. The Ivy League Research University has a whopping seven undergraduate schools and is only one of two Ivies that offer an undergraduate business school. 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 24, 2024

If you’re looking to come to college in the US but aren’t sure what the best strategy is, send us an email. We help outstanding students access exceptional colleges. The same applies for what they want to see from applicants. But while Wesleyan is welcoming to everyone, not everyone can get in.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Oberlin College in (you guessed it) Oberlin, Ohio (groundbreaking) is a small, private liberal arts school and music conservatory. This is determined on a case-by-case basis, so if you fall into this category, please contact us to discuss your situation. Transfer students may apply for either the spring or the fall semester.

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EAB

AUGUST 25, 2023

AskEAB's five most popular research requests in 2022-2023 *The "Other" category includes a wide range of additional questions on topics like purchasing various technologies, surveys, and emergency weather drills. We found several categories of research were requested most often within this topic area: Human resources.

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Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Whether you’ve only just begun your college search journey or if you’ve been preparing for months, remember that deadlines approach quickly. Here are some tips to help you jumpstart your college search. Here are some tips to help you jumpstart your college search. To start, consider what you love learning most.

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AHM Advising

JANUARY 6, 2023

If you applied ED, you will likely still want to be considered. Note that a defer decision does enable you to apply ED II to another school, if desired, as you are no longer bound by the ED agreement since you were not admitted during that round. What should you do? Take a deep break and think before you act.

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The Thoughtful College Search

MAY 8, 2023

I have asked before whether we measure the things we value or value the things we can measure, and the inflation in Guinness world record categories suggests the latter. There is no world in which applying to 200, or even “only” 170, colleges comes close to making sense. Not all world records are equally important. Maybe not.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 15, 2024

Demonstrated interest has always been a nebulous category, and most prospective students want to do everything in their power to make an impression on the admissions office. But here’s the truth: demonstrated interest has never had a statistically proven significant impact on college acceptance , so it’s one less thing for you to worry about.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 12, 2023

You’re going to college. This post will guide you through a lot to explore and think about when it comes to how to apply for scholarships. Which is important considering how increasingly complicated it can be to figure out how to pay for college. How to get grants for college. And (probably) someone has to pay for it.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 5, 2023

The term “Southern Ivies”—meant to denote schools that offer Ivy League-quality educations in the lower half of the United States—has been applied to schools ranging from Davidson College to UT Austin. As with “public Ivies,” there is no consensus on a definitive list of schools in this category. of those who applied EDII.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 11, 2023

College essays, including the standard 650-word Personal Statement and all school-specific supplements, remain the components of your application that are still entirely within your control. You can increase your chances of admission by being savvy about how colleges use these supplemental essays. Have you fine-tuned your Common App?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Princeton can count among its former students world-changing people ranging from Jeff Bezos to F. Scott Fitzgerald to Aaron Burr. Princeton is one of the toughest schools to gain admittance to in the United States, but this post will break down every element of the Princeton Application Checklist to explain how you can maximize your opportunities.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

They are no longer deferring students who applied Early Decision or Early Action. You have until March 1st if you applied ED or EA and by April 15th if you applied RD. It can be frustrating. However, we want to help you navigate the next steps when it comes to the University of Virginia.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 18, 2024

Maybe if you have won a Nobel Peace Prize or have the last name Obama, but even then… If you’re applying to Columbia, all you can do is ensure that you are the best candidate you can be. You want to shine in all of the categories below, especially those marked “very important” and “important.” It is a leader in research.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

More than half of undergraduate college students (53%) take at least one online course. Most college students enrolled in the past four years have had at least some experience with online education. While not every employer will recognize every online degree , the same can be said for campus-based degrees and traditional colleges.

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