Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 7, 2024

Part 4: Yale Medical School secondary application essays (examples included Part 5: Yale Medical School interviews - Part 1: Introduction Established in 1810, the Yale School of Medicine is known as one of the oldest medical schools in the United States, as well as one of the best. It currently sits at #10 on U.S. Want to learn how?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 3, 2023

The UC application essays invite students to authentically express themselves and showcase their writing abilities in four “personal insight” prompts. The Activities & Awards section, the other key component of the application, asks students to provide a comprehensive, detailed list of the experiences they’ve had outside the classroom.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Parts of a financial aid package First of all, never make a college decision without first receiving and analyzing your financial aid package, unless you are able to pay full costs of attendance out of pocket, right now. You definitely want to avoid work study interfering with your studies. What about cost of living ?

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BestColleges

MARCH 29, 2024

In 2023, the average monthly job openings in state and local government education were almost two times the number of hires made. Summary Check 55% of educators surveyed in 2021 reported that they were thinking of leaving the profession earlier than planned. Careers in teaching don't always get the best reputation.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The frequency of pay may vary by state, but multiple students connected to the Payment for Placements (P4P) movement told BestColleges that they know of social work students who have secured a paid placement at their local VA hospital. Most of these internships, also called field placements, are unpaid.

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DC College Counseling

MAY 1, 2024

The drawn-out timeline and increased reliance on waitlists is impacting everyone. From state troopers in riot gear at the University of Texas at Austin to UCLA to UNC and more, nearly 400 demonstrations have taken place and continue to occur at schools all around the country. It’s National Decision Day! STILL NEED A HOME FOR NEXT YEAR?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

Applying to college is always a daunting process, but applying to college in the United States as an international student comes with its own unique hurdles. To help you out, we’re breaking down the ins and outs of applying to some of the top American colleges and universities as an international student.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 10, 2023

According to the National Association for Foreign Student Advisors, over 80% of money paid by international students studying in the United States comes from families. According to the National Association for Foreign Student Advisors, over 80% of money paid by international students studying in the United States comes from families.

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BestColleges

MARCH 13, 2023

Housed at Arizona State University, the science-based contest serves as a teaching tool in K-12 and college classrooms. While filling out your NCAA March Madness bracket, you may be supremely confident picking a winner between Kansas and Gonzaga. Battle descriptions are playful yet rooted in the scientific literature.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 24, 2023

As the #1 public university in the lone-star state, and among the top ten U.S. public universities overall, UT-Austin has academic rigor and top-tier undergraduate research opportunities while offering all the excitement of Division 1 athletics, state school spirit, and a booming student population. Alright, alright, alright.

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2024

Before demonstrating interest, find out what, if anything, the college requires you to do. If the college assigns admissions counselors to specific regions/states/high schools, you should find out who your counselor is and email that person. So what, if anything, should you do now?

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Higher education stakeholders proposed various definitions to the Department of Education. It remains to be seen whether the department will implement a broad or narrow definition. 10-11, the department laid out a proposal to address federal student loans held by long-term and high-debt borrowers.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

MAY 29, 2023

Instead, consider whether you have independent validation of your arts talent such as all-state honors, prestigious audition-based arts programs, work presented at important festivals, etc. If you don’t, seek out an independent evaluation. Here it is in a nutshell: just don’t! Should I Submit an Optional Arts Supplement?

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DC College Counseling

APRIL 22, 2024

After calling in the police on Thursday, Shafik stated that safety is her “top priority” and that the encampment “creates a harassing and intimidating environment for many of our students.” Our thoughts are with all of the students impacted by the situation at Columbia today and over the past few days.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Consequently, you feel stressed out and behind. We’ll also help you understand how to strategically pick and choose your extracurricular activities so that you can stand out from the pack when applying to med school. We laughed, not at the student’s confusion about how to outshine the competition, but at their use of the word “gunner.”

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 7, 2024

The University of California undergraduate programs cover dozens of academic majors, hundreds of degree programs, and nine distinct universities scattered around California — a state in the United States that is larger than Vietnam, the U.K., First off, let’s confirm that you fit the UC definition of an “international student.”

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” ” While change is afoot, much remains the same. Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid, making them a form of “gift aid.”

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 9, 2024

Once you’re on campus, there are students from 41 states and 56 countries. 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.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

While it may surprise you based on this blog or our podcast, my goal is always to move as quickly away from the college admission discussion as possible, especially when people start breaking out their daughter’s transcript. Georgia Tech, however, at the direction of our state system, requires test scores.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 21, 2024

Those will help you finish those credits out for Tufts in the future, but will also serve as a good safety net in case your transfer bid isn’t successful. A) you don’t need the extra stress, B) you definitely don’t need the GPA hit, and C) we’re sure there are other math or science classes you can take besides calculus or chemistry.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 23, 2023

College students are speaking out about the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on campus in a new BestColleges survey. Over the last year, institutions across the country have increasingly removed DEI programming and offices to abide by anti-DEI legislation in their states.

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BestColleges

APRIL 4, 2023

And by 1990, it was being played in all 50 states. Yes, we're talking about pickleball — the noisy game that looks like an amalgam of tennis and Ping-Pong played with plastic paddles and a hard Wiffle ball. Some say it's only a matter of time before the NCAA recognizes pickleball as an intercollegiate sport. Today, some 36.5

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 25, 2023

Also, I love running right after the rain, and sometimes heading out in the middle of it when nobody else is on the streets. Ultimately, our perspective, and where we focus, is a decision. Admit, deny, waitlist decisions coming out from colleges. In March and April, college admission is full of decisions.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 6, 2023

1] Check Food insecurity intensified during COVID-19, with rates of hunger nearly doubling in some states in 2020. [2] COVID-19 Exacerbated College Hunger Food insecurity intensified during COVID-19 , with rates of hunger nearly doubling in some states in 2020. 2] Check Food-insecure students had an average GPA of 3.33

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 24, 2022

And there’s definitely an advantage to going to school in D.C. But it’s also important to keep in mind that the Hill represents Americans from every state, opening doors for exemplary students across the country to dive right in. However, it’s definitely best suited for those with thick skin and impressive resumes. Ah, the Hill.

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AHM Advising

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The University of Alabama has made a concerted effort to increase recruitment of out-of-state students and now has 60% of its undergraduate student population coming from states outside of Alabama. 3) If you haven't heard of Nick Saban, you most definitely are not a college football fan.

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Admissions Mom

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

And this piece in Salon.com, written by the mom of a Trans applicant, pretty much explains it all: For my transgender daughter, there are only 18 States of America | Salon.com Like everything college admissions, I encourage you to ask questions and learn as much as possible about admissions, campus safety, and the culture and vibe on campus.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Age restrictions on student drinking vary by state. These smaller beer makers — by definition, producing fewer than 6 million barrels annually — multiplied dramatically during the 2010s. In 2012, App State became the first institution to establish a standalone program in fermentation sciences, according to faculty member Brett Taubman.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 1, 2024

The University of Chicago is one of the top schools in the United States, and is frequently mentioned in the same sentence as Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale, and other top colleges, like Stanford. UChicago is grounded in a Core Curriculum that creates a shared foundation undergirding the experience for every student.

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DC College Counseling

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

He went on to explain his belief that Boulder was one of the last schools out there with relatively relaxed admissions standards alongside a recognizable name. Because the CLT emphasizes Christian thought, it’s mostly been accepted by private Christian schools so far - definitely a strange move for public schools. It’s been a WHILE!

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 22, 2024

If you’re considering applying to college in the United States as an international student, chances are that you have the University of Southern California (USC) on your list. That’s additionally impressive given that the USC acceptance rate is a mere 10% out of more than 80,000 applicants.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s definitely form-y. Over the years, I have tried to shine a light on what people often misunderstand in the college admission experience. This has ranged from explorations of waitlists to examinations of deadlines to explications of supply and demand and institutional missions. Form-ish for sure. Telling a story is an opportunity.

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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 16, 2024

Rodrigues' action came after Florida Governor (and Republican presidential candidate) Ron DeSantis said in his annual State of the State Jewish students would find Florida welcoming them “with open arms.” NEW BILL INTRODUCED TO U.S. NEW BILL INTRODUCED TO U.S.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Now, let's hash out a solid plan for regular decision. Some more not-amazing news for you (and you probably knew this one too): you will almost definitely have to rewrite, or at least seriously rework, your Common App essay. If you've already crafted a well-rounded list of 8-12 schools, feel free to jump ahead to the end of this post.

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DC College Counseling

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

If you are unsure whether or not you should complete the FAFSA, you can check out our earlier posts here and here to help make the best decision for you and your family. Nine schools were also recertified this year, including Arizona State, the University of Arizona, and Florida International University.

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Ivy College Essay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

It’s hard to understand the difference between these two “Early” strategies though, and to make it even more difficult, each school has its own definition of the terms. Early Action versus Early Decision: The Definitions. Early Action and Early Decision are both college application STRATEGIES.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 9, 2023

You can find out by snooping around their website, going on a visit and asking students or the admissions office, or checking out their LGBTQ clubs and groups online and seeing how active they are. If you can visit, definitely stop by and check any services or LGBTQ+ centers they may have for you.

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