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Conversation Starter: Talking with Your Teen About College | Scoir

Scoir

We live in a society that is inherently destination-oriented. We’re constantly considering our next step, big or small. This becomes even more apparent when guiding a child through their college search and application process.

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Live Streaming Marketing 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Schools

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 9 minutes Real-time broadcasting of video content over the internet, particularly on social media platforms, has revolutionized how businesses connect with their audience, offering a raw and unedited glimpse into their world. Though this feature is available to all social media users, over the past years, more and more companies, schools included, have started using it as a part of their marketing strategy.

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Top 10 Early Admissions Trends: Class of 2028

Top Tier Admissions

Between ever-increasing early application numbers, unexpected current events and other external factors, colleges seeking to further diversify (gender diversity, economic diversity, geographic diversity, etc.) the Class of 2028 early admissions results continue an ongoing trend in college admissions—higher application volumes (in most cases) and lower acceptance rates.

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Don’t Be A Sucker: How to Make Your MBA Pay Off

BestColleges

No degree — not an even an MBA — is a golden ticket to career success anymore. But MBA alumni say the degree is definitely still worth it , if you know how to make it pay off. MBA holders say your success will come down to following these five crucial tips. You're not crazy if you're questioning the value of an MBA right now. A recent poll by Intelligent.com found that as of May 2023, MBA grads are struggling mightily on the job market, with nearly 70% reporting they had yet to line

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Rice University: The "Ivy" of the South

Berkeley² Academy

Nestled in the heart of Houston, Texas, ,, Rice University stands as a beacon of academic excellence, innovation, and close-knit community. With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1912, this private university has grown into a powerhouse of higher education, consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States. In this college spotlight, we’ll explore the unique features and captivating attributes that make Rice University a haven for intellectual growth and exploratio

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Students Who Don’t Complete College Hold More Debt Now Than Originally Borrowed: Report

BestColleges

Earning a degree tends to impact a student's earnings post-graduation. That means borrowers who didn't complete their college education have a harder time paying off their student loans. This group of borrowers is often overlooked during discussions about the debt crisis. Differences in debt four years later are most stark for those who attended private, nonprofit institutions.

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Learning With Interactive Materials

Peterson's Blog

Some students or test takers struggle to learn and retain information through traditional textbook methods and lecture halls. But learning doesn’t need to be limited to old conventional ways. If you find you struggle retaining information through traditional textbook or classroom methods, try incorporating interactive learning into your study sessions.

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Bright Futures Requirements: SAT, ACT, GPA – 2024

College Transitions

As you begin your college search, the financial realities might come into sharper relief—leading to a particular interest in colleges that offer full-ride scholarships or opportunities for merit aid.

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What Can K-12 Schools Learn from Higher Ed’s Marketing Playbook?

Niche

The education industry is more competitive than ever, so it’s no longer a luxury to a strategic, data-driven approach to marketing your school or district—it’s a necessity. And let me tell you, since I started working more closely with the higher education side of Niche, I’ve noticed something interesting. Higher ed is a great source of inspiration for K-12 enrollment marketing professionals, especially when it comes to the increasingly important task of getting students interested i

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Average GMAT Score by School – 2024

College Transitions

Going to business school is a competitive endeavor. Any business student worth their salt is going to want to optimize their GRE and GMAT test scores by figuring out the best program they can get into, given their results. But what do the numbers really look like for the best business school programs today?

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How to Get into Cornell

The Koppelman Group

There is a lot to love about Cornell. The Ivy League Research University has a whopping seven undergraduate schools and is only one of two Ivies that offer an undergraduate business school. Plus, they have even more unique programs like the School of Industrial and Labor Relations and the School of Hotel Administration. Cornell sits between waterfalls and forests in Ithica, New York.

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Lake Superior State to Debut Online MBA

BestColleges

Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, will launch an online master of business administration program geared toward working professionals in August. The flexible online program is built for working professionals, but it also includes opportunities for collaboration and networking with other cohort members. The two-year program will feature single, eight-week course sessions.

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University of California Suspends Plan That Would Allow Hiring of Undocumented Students

BestColleges

UC regents voted on a one-year pause to a plan that would allow undocumented students to work on campus. Undocumented students are unable to hold campus jobs due to federal law. There are an estimated 4,000 undocumented students across the UC system. The University of California (UC) system will temporarily suspend a plan that would allow undocumented students to work on campus, according to a statement from UC President Michael V.

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Student-Run Group Continues Services After UT Austin Eliminates Program for Undocumented Students

BestColleges

The University of Texas at Austin closed its Monarch program following Texas' ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion offices under Senate Bill 17, which became law Jan. 1. Monarch provided advising, mentoring, mental health support, and financial workshops to undocumented and DACA students and students with temporary status in the U.S. Rooted, a student-run organization for immigrant students, said that the program did not violate SB 17 since it did not have race- or gender-based programming.

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FAFSA Issues Cause Delay in Financial Aid Awards

BestColleges

The FAFSA usually launches on Oct. 1 each year. However, this year's FAFSA wasn't available until Dec. 30 and has been mired in technical and administrative issues. Students may suffer due to continued delays, especially those dependent on financial aid to attend college. College students shouldn't expect their financial aid award offers until March, at the earliest, adding another delay to a messy start to the 2024-25 academic year.