Ivy Central

APRIL 29, 2023

The Claremont Colleges is a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions, namely Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

How does this translate to college and college admission? Naturally) Admissions SOS Over the years, I have asked audiences from Atlanta to Argentina (actually now in all hemispheres) to give me the first word they think of when they hear: “College Admission.” The average admit rate for four-year colleges is around 65%.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Instead, after watching this cycle repeat itself, here are the three direct messages/ primary hopes I have for juniors entering the college admission experience. Don’t apply to a college you would not actually attend. Then hear this: Don’t apply to a college you would not actually attend! The “College Search” is internal.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 19, 2024

And How to Avoid Them As application season approaches, it is important to know how to avoid common college admission mistakes to ensure your application stands out from the crowd.

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Scoir

MAY 10, 2024

Most parents worry about sending their son or daughter off to college. However, for those parents whose children have learning disabilities or attention disorders , their worries are often twofold. Yes, they worry about the usual aspects of sending their child off on their own. Will they find friends? Will they be homesick?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2024

colleges, drawn by the promise of an excellent education and increased professional opportunities. Be strategic about your college choices Given the challenges facing international applicants, it pays to be smart about your application strategy. Last year, there were over one million international scholars enrolled in U.S.

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ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

For rising seniors, summer represents a time of exploration, relaxation, and, importantly, college planning. With application deadlines on the horizon, the summer months are an opportunity for seniors to map out their college application plan and gather and complete most of the application materials. Don’t wait until the last minute!

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

In this guide, we'll give you a quick breakdown of what you need to know about English proficiency tests for college applications. Understanding the Importance of English Proficiency Tests: English proficiency tests are a way for colleges and universities to assess a student’s ability to succeed in an English-speaking academic environment.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 18, 2024

Recent reports from elite institutions like Tufts University , Yale University , and Vanderbilt University paint a stark picture of the financial burden facing students and families seeking to attend college. ARE PRIVATE COLLEGES WORTH THEIR COLLEGE TUITION? COLLEGE TUITION: THE GOOD NEWS The good news?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ultimately, however, they were left out of the four team college football playoff, which will include two teams (Texas and Alabama), who each lost a game this year. Test time: Which of these principles apply to college admission decisions? It means in the college admission experience many things will be outside of your control.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

Furthermore, although the Department of Education said in December that colleges would receive students’ FAFSA information in late January, it announced on January 30 that colleges would not receive this information until March. But only a few hundred colleges, most of which are selective private schools, require the Profile.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 23, 2024

A lot of students and families fundamentally misunderstand college admissions. Which, considering how nebulous the process can seem, is itself understandable—colleges certainly haven’t made this a straightforward process. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) College admissions as identification of future potential?

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College Transitions

APRIL 15, 2024

The highest paid college athletes—Bronny James, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark—are already celebrities in their own right. They’ve captured the attention of the sports world by shattering records at the college level. They’ve amassed huge social media followings.

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College Transitions

MAY 9, 2024

Honors colleges can be a cost-effective and highly rewarding undergraduate experience for top-notch students.

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Great College Advice

MAY 11, 2024

Four Benefits of Online College Counseling It’s no secret that the college admissions process can be confusing, stressful, and expensive. With all the variables out there, it’s no wonder that more and more people are seeking online college counseling. What is online college counseling? That is very understandable!

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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. As the college application process has gotten more complex and more competitive, the amount of support for college applicants has blossomed.

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College Transitions

MAY 7, 2024

As you look through the various lists of the “Best College Admissions Consultants” on the internet, you’ll be treated to an array of lists compiled by what appears to be some impartial ranking entity (“Aha, I’ve finally found the Consumer Reports/Wirecutter of college counseling!”).

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Scoir

APRIL 24, 2024

Completing your college applications is undoubtedly a big task. As you focus on checking off the to-dos and getting closer to having a complete application prepared, it’s easy to forget the importance of adding a letter of recommendation to your application materials. Your story is important. Your essay is important.

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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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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 21, 2024

Best Engineering Colleges in the US When it comes to pursuing a career in engineering, choosing the right college can be a crucial decision that shapes your academic journey and professional future. The college’s commitment to inclusivity and innovation creates an environment conducive to academic and personal growth.

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road2college

APRIL 26, 2024

Choosing where to apply to college is only half the battle. The post How to Navigate College Application Deadlines in 2024 appeared first on Road2College. There’s also the question of when. Students must decide.

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CTK College Coach

APRIL 10, 2024

Maybe you are a legacy and the school wants to let you down easy, or perhaps the college wants to preserve its relationship with your high school. Why do colleges put so many students on wait lists? Why do colleges put so many students on wait lists? Should I commit to another college while I wait for my results on a wait list?

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The College Curators

MAY 1, 2023

The College Curators 2023 List of College Acceptances: Helping High School Seniors Find the Right School Congratulations to the Class of 2023 high school seniors! We are so proud of.

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College Transitions

MAY 10, 2024

Nursing remains one of the most popular college majors in the United States and there are more than a few reasons why. Obtaining a nursing degree puts graduates in position to enjoy one of the highest starting salaries of any discipline and there is no shortage of jobs as the healthcare sector continues its rapid […]

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College Transitions

MAY 10, 2024

In fact, more college grads obtain psychology degrees each year than English, Math, Economics, and Philosophy combined. Psychology continues to be one of the most popular majors in the country.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 11, 2024

If you’re here, we’re guessing two things: you’re maybe interested in psychology for college, and you’re probably a freshman. Isn’t freshman year too early to think about college?” Freshman year does matter to colleges, and you shouldn’t be doing nothing with your time, but you’re also adjusting to high school!

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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 11, 2024

Debunking the myths To submit testing, or not to submit testing, that is the question on every student’s mind, but how much do colleges even care about standardized scores?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

I’ll likely get to the forecasting and unapologetic optimism in a few weeks, but unfortunately this year started the way they all have in college admission — with most nationally known and high-demand colleges posting January 1 deadlines. Some of those are hard, and in some cases perhaps impractical, to unwind.

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College Transitions

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Through much of the college application process, you are defined by your hard numbers—GPA, class rank, ACT or SAT score, number of rigorous courses taken, performance on AP exams, and so on.

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Great College Advice

MAY 6, 2024

Do AP Scores Matter for College Admissions? When it comes to navigating high school and preparing for college, there are a million decisions you have to make, including your approach to AP scores. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons of taking challenging courses as you navigate AP scores and college admissions.

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College Transitions

MAY 10, 2024

In today’s hyper-competitive admissions landscape, the stakes have never been higher, and college essays are more important than ever. They’re also more scrutinized and more mysterious than ever. On one hand, students are told to “be themselves” and “tell their stories.”

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Solomon Admissions

MARCH 22, 2024

You can browse the internet all day to find ways to strengthen your college application profile, but what about things NOT to do?

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road2college

MARCH 24, 2024

If you’re a family that won’t qualify for need-based aid, it’s time to start looking for colleges with the best. The post Top 30 Colleges With the Best Merit Scholarships appeared first on Road2College.

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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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Great College Advice

JANUARY 23, 2024

For the majority of students, writing the perfect college essay can be a grueling and stressful process. However, the college essay requires that students write about themselves in a way that is both positive and uplifting, but also honest and humble. College applications are very superficial. It’s a hard balance.

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College Transitions

APRIL 8, 2024

As we enter the 2024-25 cycle, the American college admissions process continues to be insanely competitive at the very top. Test-optional policies enacted by many colleges at the start of the pandemic have caused tens of thousands of new applicants to […]

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Scoir

APRIL 13, 2024

The college search and application process is more confusing and overwhelming than in years past. If you’re the parent/guardian of a high school junior approaching the uphill portion of the college planning process, addressing the question of ownership early on can help ensure less stress for you and your student.

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