Enrollment Catalyst
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
One of the unique advantages I have is working with schools across the country. And let me tell youIve seen it all. Schools pour time, effort, and money into admissions and marketing, yet I often see the same critical mistakes repeated over and over again. These missteps can cost you prospective families, waste your budget, and make your enrollment efforts far less effective than they should be.
Grown & Flown
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
As parents of teens and young adults, we’ve witnessed countless trends come and go. But the latest phenomenon sweeping through college campuses and high schools is something we never expected: grandmacore. Our tech-savvy, social media-obsessed kids are suddenly embracing activities traditionally associated with their grandparents’ generation.
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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Reading Time: 8 minutes Data analytics has become the cornerstone of effective decision-making across industries, including higher education marketing. As a school administrator or marketer, youre likely aware that competition for student enrollment is fiercer than ever. To stand out, leveraging data analytics can transform your marketing strategy, enabling you to make informed decisions, optimize resources, and maximize ROI.
AdmissionSight
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The University of Notre Dame , a “New Ivy League” school , has four supplemental essay requirements: one short essay and three short-answer responses chosen from a list of prompts. Since these essays are short, every word counts. You want your responses to stand out, especially as getting into Notre Dame is harder than ever, with a record-low 11% acceptance rate for the Class of 2028.
Peterson's Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
DSST testing population refers to the population that takes the DANTES Subject Standardized Test or DSST. DSST exams help individuals earn college credits by testing them on information they are familiar with. Accepted or administered at more than 1,900 colleges and universities nationwide and approved by the American Council on Education (ACE), the DSST program enables individuals to use the knowledge they have acquired outside the classroom to accomplish their educational and professional goal
The Koppelman Group
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
If you are reading this you were probably waitlisted by Penn, or are trying to plan ahead just in case thats how things work out. Either way, were here to help. First, lets break down how the waitlist has played out with Penn in recent years. For the Class of 2027, Penn admitted 72% fewer students off of the waitlist than the previous year, which highlights the role of yield rate in waitlist outcomes.
Admissions Mom
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Every year, I receive tons of questions about how many extracurricular activities are necessary and whether a kids chances will be hurt because they havent performed at Carnegie Hall, been speaking Mandarin since they were five, or cured cancer. I get it. Its an important part of your application. Its also a broad category, and as a result, theres a lot of room for creativity and individuality.
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Scoir
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Remote internships were one of the most important parts of my college experience. Through remote internships, I got a glimpse into what it would be like to work in my chosen career and learned some basic business (and remote work!) skills that I still utilize daily.
College Transitions
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Give these 101 music trivia questions for kids a try! Questions range from current pop artists that kids love to some questions from previous generations that might have them learning something new.
AdmissionSight
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
For the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) , youll need to submit four supplemental essays, which are officially called Personal Insight Questions. Each essay is 350 words long, and you can choose from eight prompts. UC Berkeley ranks #17 in national universities, just behind UCLA and Dartmouth that tie at #15. Its also #2 in top public schools and has impressive rankings in other aspects as well.
College Transitions
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Your senior year is a milestone worth celebrating. And what better way to capture this chapter than with stunning senior pictures? Whether youre looking for unique senior picture ideas or brainstorming what best represents you, this blog is your guide to making your photos special.
Niche
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
No industry loves a sacred cow more than education. And one in particular has become increasingly polarizing in the independent school world: the open house. Weve heard rumblings for a while about diminishing returns from these events , while some schools have done away with open houses entirely. And yet, 98% of parents said on-campus visits are influencing their choices for the next fall.
College Transitions
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The management consulting industry continues to attract top talent with its compelling combination of intellectual challenge, rapid professional development, and attractive compensation packages. For recent graduates, the industry offers particularly appealing prospects, with entry-level consultants at top firms often commanding base salaries exceeding $90,000 and total compensation packages potentially reaching six figures.
College Transitions
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Investment banking continues to be one of the most sought-after career paths for ambitious college graduates, offering exceptional compensation packages and accelerated professional development opportunities. Entry-level investment banking analysts at top firms typically receive total compensation exceeding $150,000, including base salary and bonuses.
College Transitions
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The technology industry continues to offer some of the most compelling career opportunities for ambitious college graduates. Entry-level software engineers at leading tech companies typically command base salaries exceeding $120,000, with total compensation packages often reaching $180,000+ when including stock grants and bonuses.
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