Spark Admissions

JUNE 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina in twin cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, ruling that the decades-long policy of race-conscious admissions in American higher education was unconstitutional. Although expected by court-watchers and experts, this landmark decision has the potential to change college admissions dramatically.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Dear Community Members, Franklin Cummings Tech exists to produce economic equity through broadly accessible post-secondary options. Undoubtedly, yesterday’s majority Supreme Court decision banning the use of race-conscious Affirmative Action in college admissions threatens our collective ability to build a stronger democracy through higher education.

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College Transitions

JUNE 30, 2023

Have you ever struggled to find just the right word to describe an author’s attitude in a sentence or character in a scene? Or do you worry about repetitiveness in your word choice? Here is.

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Scoir

JUNE 30, 2023

This article includes details on the Supreme Court Decision regarding Affirmative Action and the coming Search Cliff resulting from College Board going digital.

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BestColleges

JUNE 30, 2023

The nine new centers will focus on new research topics not previously studied at the National Science Foundation's other 20 centers. The centers are responsible for exploring quantum engineering, material development, and advanced material sciences like materials that adapt to force. Universities include Northwestern University, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and the University of Texas at Austin.

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Inside Emory Admission

JUNE 30, 2023

Thank you for your patience while waiting on the Emory University wait list. We want to express our gratitude for the time and effort you put into your application. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our university community. We have reached our maximum capacity for the Class of 2027 at both Emory College and Oxford College. Therefore, we will not be able to offer admission to any additional students from the wait list for either campus.

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Great College Advice

JUNE 30, 2023

Write a Great Common App Essay on Personal Growth Common App Essay Prompt 5 asks you to “discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.” If you’re looking to highlight your transformative journey, consider crafting a Common App essay on personal growth. The best Common Application essays show how you have grown as a person over time and how you reflect on that personal growth.

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BestColleges

JUNE 30, 2023

The Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina. Its decision left open the possibility of students using application essays to address race. Universities in states that banned affirmative action have experienced a drop in minority enrollments. Admissions offices will have to adjust their policies in light of this decision but will continue to consider students holistically.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JUNE 30, 2023

As a first step, draft the Activities List in a separate Word or Google Doc (instead of directly in the Common App). This will let you easily edit and change the order of the activities before you copy the final version into the Common App. Brainstorm a List of Activities Write down all the activities you have participated in during high school. (Colleges do not care about what you did in middle school unless it continued during high school.

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BestColleges

JUNE 30, 2023

Over the past 22 years, there has been a significant shortage of nurses across the U.S., including in Texas. Increased feelings of burnout — particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic — pushed the industry shortage further. Philanthropists Andy and Barbara Gessner's $20 million donation to the University of Houston College of Nursing is aimed at increasing the number of educators and learning opportunities for current and prospective nursing students.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JUNE 30, 2023

If your child is headed to college this fall, there are some items to think about this summer. Make sure your child has signed up for a college email and that they check it regularly. There may be placement tests or health forms to complete over the summer. Does your child’s college offer any pre-orientation trips for students before classes start? If yes, talk to your child about whether they want to attend.

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Berkeley² Academy

JUNE 30, 2023

In recent years, several prestigious universities, including Boston University (BU), Northwestern University (NWU), and Rice University, have made a surprising announcement: they are discontinuing their BS/MD programs. These accelerated programs, which combine undergraduate studies with medical education, have long been regarded as a fast-track pathway for aspiring physicians.

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College Transitions

JUNE 30, 2023

Tailgates, ramen, Greek life, dorm room drama: the traditional 4-year college does, without a doubt, take up a lot of space in the American psyche. College movies constitute a uniquely American genre, just like Westerns.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 30, 2023

You have a 4.3 and 1590 on the SAT. You might be asking yourself, can I get into Brown? We hear this question all the time and the answer is… maybe? Having great grades and scores is only the first step for elite colleges like Brown. You need more than that. One of the most important things you will need is great extracurriculars Why does Brown care about what you do after school?

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BestColleges

JUNE 30, 2023

To become a registered nurse in Texas, you must pass a nursing jurisprudence exam. Your first license is valid for 6-29 months, depending on your birth month and year. You’ll complete 20 hours of continuing education each renewal cycle to renew your license. Getting a registered nurse (RN) license in Texas involves several steps. Find out the requirements set by the Texas Board of Nursing to get, transfer, and renew your license.

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EAB

JUNE 30, 2023

Blogs What does a data management platform actually do? 5 ways a data management platform can benefit your college To anyone who doesn’t work with raw data directly, data management might seem esoteric. It certainly sounds good to improve data management, but in a tangible sense, what does that mean? What benefits do staff, faculty, and students gain from better data management?

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BestColleges

JUNE 30, 2023

Six justices ruled in favor of blocking the one-time forgiveness program. President Biden announced a plan in August 2022 to cancel up to $20,000 in debt for most student loan borrowers. The court's majority opinion stated such a debt relief program would need to be approved by Congress. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Joe Biden’s plan for student loan debt forgiveness is unconstitutional.

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