College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The 7.3% acceptance rate for Cornell’s Class of 2027 was just a touch higher than last year’s 6.9%; as late as 2003, the school still had as high as a 31% acceptance rate. Clearly, getting into Cornell in 2023-24 is a vastly different enterprise than earlier in the millennium.

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Estrela Consulting Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Note: This is a companion piece to our recent Estrela Webinar Series: "Understanding Highly Selective Admissions". You can find the recordings of Part 1 and Part 2 of these webinars using the links embedded here. Enjoy!

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

High schools differ in how much access parents have to the college counselors. School counselors may offer meetings for parents and parents should schedule a meeting, if offered. Come prepared with questions about the college process and your child’s specific college considerations. Here are some questions to consider discussing with your child's counselor.

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SSA Online College Prep

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

We follow a 80/20 rule : teachers talk only 20% of the time, listen 80%! We ensure that, when our students are right, they know ! Find out more on our blog ! Talk as Little As Possible to Let Students More Actively Learn! The less teachers talk, the better! One key thing that I try to do: talk as little as possible. When I train new teachers, I talk about an 80/20 rule: the kids talk 80% of the time and I talk 20% of the time.

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Colorado State University

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In our State-of-the-Art Spaces series , we’ll show you academic spaces all over campus that boast unique features and technology that enhance learning, allow students to engage in hands-on experiences, and more. Get an inside look at Colorado State’s state-of-the-art spaces now. If any space on campus embodies our state-of-the-art series more than the Bernard Rollin Knowledge Well Classroom, we’d love to hear about it.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As we’ve seen through recent rankings shake ups over the last few years, some of the most prominent college ranking systems are deeply flawed and strategically manipulated to bolster institutional prestige and application volume. The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2024 rankings offer a different approach: they’re based solely on student survey responses.

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

MS abroad journey | A comprehensive roadmap for success The decision to pursue a Master of Science (MS) degree abroad after completing a 3-year bachelor’s degree is a significant step in one’s academic and professional journey. It opens doors to a world of opportunities, but it also comes with its unique set of challenges. To […] The post The roadmap to pursuing an MS abroad after a 3-year bachelor’s degree appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universitie

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Unveiling the hidden potential of a general BSc degree Pursuing higher education has become increasingly important. While specialized degrees often take center stage, it’s essential not to overlook the value of a general Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. A general BSc offers a unique set of advantages that can lead to a successful career in […] The post Exploring the job versatility | The value of a general BSc degree appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, pro

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

If you’re highly interested in learning more about writing analysis, then chances are you enrolled in AP Lang. Essentially, AP Lang is an advanced course for high schoolers that combines interest and knowledge in English with critical thinking.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Colby is more than a delicious cheese. It’s also a premiere liberal arts school located in Waterville, Maine, where students have been “daring northward” since its founding in 1813. Known for its access to the great outdoors, its prestigious teaching museum, and its innovative 4-1-4 program which sandwiches an intensive academic exploration called “Jan Plan” between the fall and spring semesters, Colby is a small college of the highest caliber… …and it has no required supplements.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With an acceptance rate of just 7% for the Class of 2027, Northwestern University is very much an “Ivy-equivalent” school. This is true both in terms of quality academics and selectivity. Last fall, incoming Wildcats almost universally placed within the top 10% of their respective high school class.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The University of Wisconsin—Madison has joined the ranks of other premier flagship universities that high-achieving teens from all around the country/world now line up for a chance to attend. Like UVA, UNC—Chapel Hill, and the University of Michigan, UW-Madison requires its in-state residents to sport excellent grades and test scores.

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