Great College Advice

AUGUST 30, 2023

Researching colleges and universities can be very overwhelming. From guidebooks to college websites, there is a TON of information out there! There is one invaluable resource in your college search that should not be overlooked: college admissions counselors. Who would be teaching my classes?

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Admissions Mom

APRIL 10, 2024

I’m getting lots of DMs and questions about how to choose this school or that school or how to appeal financial aid or how to handle the opinions of others. Keep in mind that college is what you make of it. You’re bringing your badass self to some lucky college no matter what college you ultimately choose.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 15, 2023

institution to do so in 2023. To better understand how students pushed their universities to divest from fossil fuels and contributed to the $40 trillion milestone, BestColleges connected with Amy Gray, associate director of climate finance at Stand.earth. Educational institutions make up 16.2% Educational institutions make up 16.2%

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT? Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind. Students should research the admissions policies and data of the schools on their list.

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

As a typical first entry point for prospective students, college websites have always been a crucial instrument in any marketing strategy toolkit. The reality is college websites aren’t going the way of paper viewbooks anytime soon. I scoured the internet to find some of the best college websites, so you wouldn’t have to.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 9, 2024

We sometimes get asked whether college is worth it. And our answer is generally yes, though some colleges and degrees are, at least from a financial perspective, more worth it than others (we’ll get into some of that below). But we also know you don’t have to go to college to have a successful career. Good questions!

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT? How do my PSAT scores affect National Merit Scholarships? How do my PSAT scores affect National Merit Scholarships?

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT? How do my PSAT scores affect National Merit Scholarships? How do my PSAT scores affect National Merit Scholarships?

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 3, 2024

While many college counselors agree that applying to five-six colleges is the sweet spot, the common application allows you to apply to up to twenty! While many college counselors agree that applying to five-six colleges is the sweet spot, the common application allows you to apply to up to twenty! What About Ivy+?

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Colorado State University

DECEMBER 22, 2023

No matter which stage of the college search/application process you are in, there can be a lot of information to sift through. Best blogs for the early college search Maybe you or your student is still in high school, just dipping some toes into the college search process. Where to start? What about test scores and transcripts?

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Anna Ivey Consulting

AUGUST 7, 2023

Choosing the Right Essay Topics Now that you have your strategy, have done all your pre-work, and prepared your Writing Map, it’s time to choose topics for your writing. WEEK 31 TO-DOS THIS WEEK Choose your topic for each question on your Writing Map. WEEK 31 TO-DOS THIS WEEK Choose your topic for each question on your Writing Map.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 12, 2024

When we say “deep dive,” we mean a detailed look at stand-out programs within larger colleges. Colleges are under constant pressure to increase profit and maximize yield, and a lot of the material they put out is simply marketing. So how do you cut through the noise?

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Berkeley² Academy

JUNE 23, 2023

As the culmination of rigorous high school courses, , Advanced Placement (AP) and , International Baccalaureate (IB) exams hold great significance for students seeking admission to colleges and universities. When do AP/IB Exam Scores come out? They become accessible online through the College Board's AP Score portal.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2024

Learn how the best liberal arts colleges prepare their students for med school and determine if this is the right premed education for you identifying the best liberal arts colleges for medical school can help set your child up for success as a premed Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What is a liberal arts college?

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Admissions Village

JUNE 12, 2023

I like that it gets the dogs and me out of the house early every morning to water and see how everything is doing. Ok, I know it is a bit much to do all of that work for four little berries of sweetness, but hopefully, this summer, we will have lots of fruits of our labor. I have gotten the gardening bug.

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Niche

MAY 6, 2024

Student tolerance for high-frequency outreach from colleges has fallen off significantly. So what’s a college to do in the face of these critical issues? To build affinity and rapport, address students’ cost concerns right away, and support them with advice and details around what’s expected of them in the months to come.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 31, 2023

How Much Does College Counseling Cost? What is college counseling? How much does college counseling cost? These are important questions for parents of college-bound kids. In other schools, however, one college counselor may have four or five hundred students on their roster. Is It Worth the Price?

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The college admissions process can be filled with uncertainty. One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors. But do you know how to write an email to college admissions counselors? However, you also want to avoid being annoying.

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Over the last couple of weeks, lots of my students and r/ApplyingToCollege friends have been sharing with me that they are feeling overwhelmed – like it feels like it’s going to be impossible to get through this college admissions experience. Make a List The first thing you need to do is look at the big picture.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 9, 2024

College is a great option. A college degree is also not required to secure a stable, high-paying job. For that, you do have other options, like attending a trade school. Also, you can complete most trade school programs in two years or less for a fraction of the cost of obtaining a four-year college degree.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MAY 1, 2024

When I was an undergraduate student, pursuing degrees in journalism and ecology (my journey from ecology to working with college admission is a different story for another day), my ecology degree program had a Family Day to talk about career prospects. Decide what you truly want from your investment in college. Welcome, Amanda!

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 8, 2024

You’re probably thinking about all of the things that you want to say, all of your accomplishments, how motivated and inspired you are, and all of the ways that you can be an asset to this wonderful school… but have you stopped for a moment to consider all of the things you don’t want to say? You can relax - they know this is nerve-racking!

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Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

And crucial conversations about the numerous steps to start college or reenroll—and the importance of a “one-stop” approach to student services—are also taking place. It’s tempting to jump right into action, implementing several strategies all at once. Do you have a four-year university in town with an access mission?

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

EAB experts Caylie Privitere and Matthew McAloon examine the benefits to students and institutions from the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated persons who want to pursue a college education. My name is Matt McAloon, and I'm a researcher here at the firm. February 7, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you are here to learn about the best extracurriculars you can do if you’re interested in law. The courtroom is a fascinating place full of challenges and puzzles as you figure out how to use the law to help your client. So let’s start building your case. Passionate about going into international law?

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BestColleges

APRIL 26, 2024

Now, the university plans to release two more tools this fall aimed at helping first-year students and those applying to college. Michigan's culture is we learn by doing. What I didn't want to do is release a product and maybe it's available only to staff members, or faculty, or a select group of students.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 1, 2024

But… going to grad school can also be a waste of time and money if you don’t carefully consider how it aligns with your long-term goals. Well, one person might think going to grad school means pursuing an advanced degree, such as a PhD in Chemical Engineering or an MA in Political Science. an even trickier one! Finance, Marketing).

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2024

When you start 9th grade, college still seems like it’s an eternity away. But, as soon as you walk into your first class of freshman year, your path to getting into college starts. The best thing you can do (outside of great grades!) The best thing you can do (outside of great grades!) So, What Is A “Niche”?

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PrepScholar

DECEMBER 10, 2022

You've researched a list of safety, target, and reach schools. You've written what seems like 100 college essays, and nailed down several letters of recommendation. You think you finally have a minute to take a breather, and then you remember: you have to figure out how to pay for all of this! Where do you get it?

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 31, 2023

But the reality is, that not every name-brand school is right for you. Common Misconceptions about Liberal Arts Colleges I want to have options for research, internships, clubs, and career opportunities after I graduate. How much can a ‘small’ school offer me? Will I be able to conduct research?

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 2, 2023

College campus visits are a ritual. As the summer winds down, my team and I have been busy debriefing our students and their parents about whatever summertime college campus visits they have done in the past month or two. But mostly these are just superficial, once-over-lightly overviews of college life. A rite of passage.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Learn how SMPs can make you a competitive applicant for medical school Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What are Special Master’s Programs? How do you know if you could benefit from an SMP? Read below for information about how SMPs can support your journey toward becoming a physician. Your guide is on its way.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 15, 2024

More and more, college admissions is becoming a game. As colleges and universities act more and more like businesses, they demand more than just an application from their prospects. What is demonstrated interest in college admission? What is demonstrated interest in college admission?

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

And these barriers may be why, when deciding on majors and future careers, many Black women in college decide not to pursue degrees in STEM. To break down at least one of those barriers, BestColleges awarded five current Black women in STEM majors $6,000 scholarships to help with college expenses. Wilson plans to pursue a Ph.D.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Southern Methodist University, often called SMU, is a private research university in Dallas, Texas. We have written about their supplement before , but as it has been getting more popular, we wanted to revisit how to approach the SMU supplement. 250-word limit)* This is a standard “Why do you want to go here?”

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Educated Quest

MARCH 18, 2024

But if that’s true then the front lobby and waiting area for the college admissions office is the front door to most campus visit experiences. Visit your friends in their homes and you can tell how they treat their property by how it looks from their front door. The same goes true for colleges.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 26, 2024

Alright, let’s get right down to it. News & World Report ’s “Best Colleges” list. Nevertheless, we feel compelled to address Stanford’s policy on demonstrated interest, because for years the questions of how to demonstrate interest and how much it matters have been top of students’ minds. Don’t get it twisted, y’all.

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