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Call to Action: A Blueprint for Change in Acute and Critical Care Nursing

Penn Nursing

A groundbreaking article published in the latest issue of Nursing Outlook proposes a significant shift in how nursing care is measured within acute and critical care settings. This "Blueprint for Action" seeks to revolutionize current methods by recognizing the full scope of a nurse's work and its profound impact on patient outcomes.

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US News College Rankings: What’s New in 2025

Top Tier Admissions

It’s September, and you know what that means: the leaves are changing, the school year is beginning, and the U.S. News and World Report has released its annual Best College Rankings. While these rankings have frequently drawn criticism and complaint, students still turn to them for guidance and colleges are quick to trumpet top positions on the list.

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From Welcome to Belonging: Retaining New Families at Independent Schools

Niche

When the Smith family enrolled their children — Emma in 4th grade and Jackson in 7th grade — at a prestigious independent school, they were filled with excitement and optimism. The admissions process had been smooth, and the personalized attention they received left a strong impression. The thoughtful conversations with the admissions director, the warm welcome at the new family orientation and the school’s focus on creating a close-knit community made them confident they had made the righ

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How to Write the Brandeis Supplemental Essays 2024–2025

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

Brandeis University , located in the Greater Boston area, is known for its strong academics , strong need-based financial aid ( even for international students ), and inclusive community. With the middle 50% of admitted Brandeis students achieving a 1410-1510 SAT composite score or a 31-34 ACT composite score, admissions are competitive. Brandeis’ accomplished alumni include Angela Davis, Michael Horowitz, Thomas Friedman, and Debra Messing.

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Deferred Early Action by USC 2024-2025

The Koppelman Group

Until recently, you couldn’t get deferred by USC. They only recently introduced an early action option. However, since 2023, The University of Southern California (aka USC) has started deferring students from their EA round to the RD round. Since it is such a new program, they are still figuring it out, and the rules have changed since last year. If you have been deferred from USC, don’t worry; we are going to walk you through it.

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Undefeated College Football Teams Since 1990

College Transitions

Going undefeated in college football is an incredibly challenging feat, especially in the modern era. Teams must win 13, 14, or even 15 consecutive games, consistently performing at a high level despite injuries, challenging opponents, and inclement weather. Yet, remarkably, nearly every year there’s an undefeated team. It might sound surprising, but it’s true!

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Summer Adventures in the Bay

Caltech Admissions

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to conduct an off-campus SURF in the Fuller Lab at Stanford. Past research has shown that Bam (Bag of marbles) is required for the switch from proliferating spermatogonia to differentiating spermatocytes, and Bam’s main role is to block expression from HOW (Held Out Wings). By blocking the expression of HOW, Bam enables spermatogonia to end mitosis and switch to meiosis and differentiate.

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Army ASVAB and AFOQT Scores

Peterson's Blog

So, you’ve decided to join the Army and are wondering how to best prepare for stellar Army ASVAB and AFOQT Scores! Standardized tests, like the ASVAB and AFOQT, help determine which job will be a good fit for you and your skillset, so it’s essential to know what to aim for with your scores. In this article, we will discuss the specific Army ASVAB and AFOQT score requirements for joining the Army as well as the difference between the two tests.

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