Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Rice University in Houston, Texas has decided to add a new essay requirement to its first-year application that explicitly mentions race just weeks after The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that colleges can no longer admit students on the on the basis of race. Previously, Rice only had two 150-word short answer response requirements on its supplement to the Common Application.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 2, 2023

Reading Time: 10 minutes It is not a secret that since its release in 2016, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide, particularly among younger demographics. With over 3.5 billion downloads worldwide, TikTok is the place where young generations go to look for entertainment, news, tips, and all sorts of information.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2023

Everything you need to know about medical schools in Arkansas: degree and course offerings, statistics and strategies to be a competitive candidate Part 1: Introduction Part 2: List of medical schools in Arkansas: 2023 rankings & admissions statistics Part 3: Arkansas medical school profiles Part 4: Arkansas medical school admissions strategies Appendix A: Arkansas medical schools by degree type Appendix B: Arkansas medical schools by institution type - Part 1: Introduction Arkansas medical

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Emerging College Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Common Application season is officially underway, and students and families are gearing up for the excitement and anxiety of the college admissions process. This is a time when students are exploring their college options, writing personal statements, and submitting applications. It's also a time when students feel pressured to perform well and get into "dream schools.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 2, 2023

LPNs and RNs follow similar steps to get, transfer, and keep their licenses in Kentucky. You have two tries to pass the NCLEX before you must resubmit your application and fee. You must complete annual continuing education requirements by Oct. 31 to renew your license. Are you looking to get your nursing license in Kentucky? The Kentucky Board of Nursing offers nursing licenses by examination or endorsement.

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DC College Counseling

AUGUST 2, 2023

As we pore through the Common App ® to capture all of the changes in the 2023-2024 application, I wanted to draw attention to a few in particular that stood out! LaFAYETTE’S STANCE ON ACTIVITIES I actually really admire this! Lafayette has made the decision to only review a student’s first six activities on the Common Application ® instead of all ten.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 2, 2023

A new graduate business degree at Emory University's Goizueta Business School is designed specifically for veterans and active-duty service members. The 11-month master in business for veterans program will retain core master of business administration (MBA) classes and also include career coaching, mentorship, and a host of hands-on opportunities. The program is built for working professionals and will include on-campus classes every other weekend on Fridays and Saturdays.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Divine Nine consist of the nine recognized Black Greek-letter organizations, which are members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Each group has different principles and missions that drive their members. Members of the Divine Nine were influential in the American Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 60s. These organizations have a rich history and a legacy that still impacts modern culture.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you attended college in the US, you likely had classmates in the ROTC. That’s because ROTC programs are near-ubiquitous—more than 1,700 colleges and universities in the US offer ROTC programs. The ROTC (Reserve Officers’.

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EAB

AUGUST 2, 2023

EAB's new insight paper details perceptions from 160+ community college practitioners of student customer service practices and how they impact enrollment and retention. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Student Customer Service Perceptions Among Community College Practitioners appeared first on EAB.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 2, 2023

Claremont McKenna College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. While it’s a small school, it is part of a consortium, meaning CMC students can take classes at Pomona, Scripps, Harvey Mudd, and Pitzer. CMC is primarily known for its social sciences, but they offer over 30 majors (some in conjunction with other consortium schools).

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EAB

AUGUST 2, 2023

This diagnostic is designed to help your institution identify areas where your college is excelling, as well as areas for improvement, within the realm of student customer service. We’ve grouped the assessment by five themes that correspond to the five recommendations made in our Student Customer Service Perceptions Among Community College Practitioners insight paper.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 2, 2023

If my grades are bad, can I still go to college? The short answer is yes. I’ve worked with a number of students who had bad grades in high school but went on to do well in college. I’ve also worked with a few, however, who weren’t quite ready for prime time. So while the answer is yes, a student with bad grades can still go to college. There are other questions that we must consider to determine the best course of action for a student with low grades.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 2, 2023

The proposal would raise the maximum Pell Grant to $7,645 for the 2024-25 academic year. Democrats chose to level-fund other financial aid programs like the federal TRIO program. Federal Student Aid would receive more funds to help bolster the office tasked with resuming student loan payments soon. The Democrats' proposal includes an overall cut to higher education programs.

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