Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
Understanding program portfolio performance is a key to enrollment growth. When resources are limited and growth is a priority, how do you determine where to invest? In my work with partner institutions, I often see competing priorities come to light as the marketing team, the enrollment team, and the academic team all have different evaluation tactics for program growth.
Ivy Central
MAY 24, 2023
Vassar College is a prestigious institution that has cultivated a reputation for academic excellence and intellectual curiosity through the study of the liberal arts. Vassar puts great store on promoting diversity through a diverse range of programs, its vibrant community and a supportive environment for its students and is considered to be one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the United States of America.
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Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
“Choosing to only offer classroom bachelor’s programs will not force students seeking online study to choose between an online program and your classroom program. Rather, they will be driven to another online program elsewhere, possibly of lesser quality than you could offer.” – Emily Wood, EdD, Vice President of Instructional Design, RNL. Dr.
College Transitions
MAY 24, 2023
Fifteen years ago, becoming a University of Georgia Bulldog was a pretty routine venture. The average successful applicant had a GPA of 3.6 and an SAT score of right around 1200—more than 75% of those.
Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
According to a 2021 RNL survey of more than 100 graduate marketing leaders , between 2019 and 2021 the average digital marketing spend doubled. This reality was not surprising. Given the expected and continuing shortfalls in traditional undergraduate enrollment, institutions continue to pivot to the graduate populations to replace the lost revenue from the declines of the traditional student enrollment.
College Transitions
MAY 24, 2023
In 2023, Florida State University received over 71,000 applications, the second most in school history. FSU’s rise in popularity has—not coincidentally—also led to a spike in selectivity. For example, in 2005, the FSU acceptance rate.
Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
The RNL National Conference will dive into key graduate and online trends and strategies. I previously wrote about 30 Ways to Learn About Graduate and Online Enrollment Trends at the RNL National Conference. In that post, I spotlight a number of sessions, but our track on graduate and online enrollment is so jam-packed with content that I wanted to highlight a few more.
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College Transitions
MAY 24, 2023
Most of the 26,000+ annual applicants to MIT would qualify as “geniuses” when measured by sheer IQ and traditional academic achievement. Yet, somehow the majority of this highly-capable applicant pool gets left behind each year.
PrepScholar
MAY 24, 2023
In spring 2024, the new digital SAT will replace the traditional paper and pencil SAT we’ve known for years. You might be wondering how the digital SAT will be scored and how this will affect you. Is the scoring more difficult, easier, or the same? And how is the digital SAT score calculated?
road2college
MAY 24, 2023
Here’s what to know before committing to an Early Decision college. The post Early Decision Colleges: Read the Fine Print appeared first on Road2College.
BestColleges
MAY 24, 2023
The National Science Foundation granted the institute $20 million as one of seven new AI institutes. TRAILS' mission encourages trustworthy AI systems by involving diverse stakeholders from creation to governance. Lead director Hal Daumé said the institute plans to create and revitalize classes, undergraduate and graduate research opportunities, as well as boot camps, and opportunities for regional high school students.
College Essay Guy
MAY 24, 2023
As you prepare to apply to various colleges, you’ll frequently encounter the term “Ivy League.” Though the term is ubiquitous, many students (and parents) are often left asking simple questions, like “what are the Ivy League schools?” (Hint: “Ivy League” isn’t just a term for “good college”) If you’re sweating for the answer, we’re about to help you cool off.
BestColleges
MAY 24, 2023
IBM is investing $100 million, while Google will invest another $50 million. The goal is to deliver a new supercomputing system by 2033. This announcement during the G7 Summit is the latest in a string of higher education investments from IBM and Google. New investments into the University of Chicago aim to create the world's first "quantum-centric supercomputer.
Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office
MAY 24, 2023
By: Isabella Riano, CAS ’25 Anxiety is real, and your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Coming from a background that constantly overlooked mental wellbeing, mental health has become a growing passion of mine that I hope to continue sharing with others, especially students embarking on a new journey. Your college years are going to be ones you remember forever, but they don’t come without their struggles.
BestColleges
MAY 24, 2023
Following pandemic-driven increases, total applications to MBA programs have declined. Students seek more flexible, faster, and cheaper options, including alternative credentials. The future of the MBA is bright as business schools revamp their programs around social innovation, environmental awareness, and emerging technologies like AI. For today's business schools, the news is both good and bad.
The Koppelman Group
MAY 24, 2023
Given that you’re reading this post, we’re going to assume that you are thinking of transferring colleges. While transferring to a different college isn’t a ‘big deal’ — it’s fairly common and we help many students navigate the process — orchestrating a ‘successful’ transfer does require significant planning. We should also explain what we mean by ‘successful.
College Admissions Strategies
MAY 24, 2023
Ever hear of a Cargo Cult? It’s a term that describes the Pacific Islanders who faithfully awaited the never-to-return U.S. Navy of 1945 and their cargoes that made their lives easy. Families that await the U.S. News & World Report College Edition have a similar mindset. They fervently hope, in vain, that the complexities of […] The post What College Rankings Do and Do Not Measure appeared first on College Admissions Strategies.
CTK College Coach
MAY 24, 2023
It’s True: the SAT Is Going Digital. Hey there, high schoolers! If you are going to be a junior next school year (Class of 2025), you are in the trial year for the new digital SAT because the College Board announced last year that it would be moving the SAT to a digital, adaptive format for spring 2024. When Does the New SAT Format Take Effect? Will I Take the SAT Digitally or on Paper?
iSchoolConnect
MAY 24, 2023
Top places to visit in Derby Whether you enjoy hiking, cycling, walking, or capturing pictures, Derby has something for everyone. The friendly city welcomes tourists and is easy to move around and explore. Listed down are all the places to visit in Derby. Derby Cathedral Derby Cathedral is a favorite among the best places to […] The post Best places to visit in Derby appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MAY 24, 2023
Reading Time: 10 minutes It’s undeniable that schools looking to reach prospects more directly need to develop a higher education email marketing strategy. Various factors make up an impactful email marketing campaign—from an enticing subject line to engaging copy—and they all make a significant difference when it comes to attracting prospects and maintaining their interest.
The Thoughtful College Search
MAY 24, 2023
Should a college counseling office serve the educational part of a school’s mission or the advancement part of its mission? I remember discussing that question several years ago with a friend whose school was considering placing the college counseling office organizationally under the same umbrella as the development and admissions offices. I argued then, and continue to believe today, that college counseling is first and foremost educational, that the college search is ultimately about students
BestColleges
MAY 24, 2023
Haley graduated from Clemson University in 1994, earning a bachelor's degree in accounting. The former governor of South Carolina is still involved with the university, serving a lifetime position on the board of trustees. Haley comes from a family that greatly valued higher education. Nimarata Nikki Randhawa, now known as Nikki Haley, has collected many "firsts" during her political career.
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