PrepScholar
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
The SAT score release dates are always tense for students. Did you get the score you were aiming for? Do you have to take the SAT again? Checking scores immediately when they come out gives you the most time to plan ahead. In this article, find out when you'll receive your SAT score report depending on your test date, and learn the fastest way to check your SAT score.
Excelsior Admissions Consulting
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Many high school juniors are busy with school work, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities, not to mention the burdens of the ongoing pandemic. Here is a timeline to stay on track and, hopefully, make the college admissions process a little easier. Please note that this is a general timeline, and students should adjust it to fit their specific needs.
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PrepScholar
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
You might be interested in going to a small college , but just how small is "small," exactly? In general, schools that are considered "small" have fewer than 5,000 students in total. However, quite a few schools are actually less than 1/10 that size! In this article I'll describe the characteristics of small colleges and then provide a list of the smallest colleges in the nation by category.
Princeton College Consulting
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
If you do not know your chances of getting into your top choice colleges , you absolutely should! Shrouded in mystery, the college admission process can produce so much stress and anxiety because it often seems unfair, illogical and sometimes even downright random. This is not true, but to a certain extent, the colleges want it like this.
Top Tier Admissions
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
For the 2023-2024 application cycle, Cornell University has a new supplemental essay question required of all applicants. Required for all applicants: In the aftermath of the U.S. Civil War, Ezra Cornell wrote, “I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study.” For over 150 years, Cornell University has remained deeply committed to Ezra’s vision.
Princeton College Consulting
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
A Sea Change in College Admissions: How the Supreme Court Ruling is Affecting Application Essays It’s not often that decisions handed down by the United States Supreme Court directly impact how colleges conduct their recruitment and admissions processes. Having said that, this past June, the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions policies at both the University of North Carolina and Harvard University turned the world of college admissions upside down.
Discovery College Consulting
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
When colleges consider applicants, they are interested in several factors. At the majority of institutions, the most important factors are whether students challenged themselves in high school and took the most rigorous classes available to them, as well as their GPA. But, colleges consider other factors too, such as letters of recommendation, test scores, essays and demonstrated interest (DI).
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Excelsior Admissions Consulting
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
It’s a great time to write the Common App essay! Here are the prompts for the coming year. Many students struggle to choose a topic for the essay. A good strategy is to make a list of all the things admissions officers will learn about you from the other parts of the application (including grades, classes, and activities). Write a list of characteristics you want readers to learn about you.
iSchoolConnect
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Essential insights for studying in Australia Known for its alluring landscapes, diverse wildlife, and high-quality education system, Australia has become a top destination for international students. They can seek an enriching academic experience in this country. Before embarking on your educational journey, gaining a comprehensive understanding of what to expect is important.
College Essay Guy
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Here’s a list of colleges and universities that changed their supplemental essay prompts this year: Two Notes to Contextualize This Spreadsheet This list represents some of the colleges and universities that students and counselors most frequently Google, and largely corresponds to the list of schools for which we have written free supplemental essay guides (because those are the ones we wanted to update first).
iSchoolConnect
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
To make sure you make a good decision and avoid possible issues, you need to follow an approach that is systematic. This in-depth guide will take you through the step-by-step procedure of how to pick a university that lines up with your academic goals and personal goals. It will provide you with the knowledge and […] The post How to pick a right university abroad | A comprehensive guide appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!
EAB
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Blogs The top 5 ways prospective graduate and adult learners are finding your programs Insights from EAB’s new survey of 3,800+ graduate and adult learners It may be hard to believe, but many of your current adult learners—and the students making their way through the enrollment funnel for your graduate and adult programs right now—belong to Gen Z. By 2024, 31% of the adult learner market will be Gen Z.
The Koppelman Group
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Johns Hopkins University is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. It’s actually the first research university in America. As you might guess, research is a pretty big deal there. They are especially known for their Biomedical engineering and public health majors. The school is also popular with Pre-meds. In the past, their acceptance rate has been around 8%; however, they did not release their acceptance rate for the class of 2026.
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
How hard it is to get into Stanford? Learn the Stanford acceptance rate, admissions requirements, and read successful essay examples LEARN HOW TO GET INTO STANFORD Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Stanford admission requirements Part 3: Applying to Stanford early action vs. regular decision Part 4: 2023–2024 Stanford supplemental essays (examples included) - Part 1: Introduction Perhaps you’ve begun the endless research and campus tours that comprise so many parents’ lives as their high schoolers ap
College Essay Guy
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Post the 2023 SCOTUS decision, many colleges and universities changed their supplemental essay prompts to point pretty directly at diversity in some way. Variations include mentions of identity, race, cultural background, or the importance of inclusivity. Here’s a running list of colleges that changed their prompts. FAQ: Do I have to write this essay?
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
How hard is it to get into the University of Pennsylvania? Learn the UPenn acceptance rate, admissions requirements, and read UPenn essays that worked LEARN HOW TO GET INTO UPENN Part 1: Introduction Part 2: UPenn requirements for admission Part 3: Applying to UPenn early decision vs. regular decision Part 4: 2023–2024 UPenn supplemental essays - Part 1: Introduction If your child is a highly competitive student with an appetite for a rigorous course load and a robust thirst for learning, chance
Admissions Mom
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
I love thinking about the best techniques to show who you are in the Activities Section of the various apps. In so many ways, it’s more of an art than a science, so I wanted to share my resources with you and a few of my favorite tips — and as usual, it got long (sorry in advance). While you’re working, check out this post from u/sleeponthebed on the subreddit r/ApplyingToCollege for a fun take on activities.
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