Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

The term “Public Ivies” has arguably been around longer than any of the other “Ivy adjacent” categories ( “Southern Ivies,” “New Ivies,” etc.). A Yale University admissions officer, Richard Moll, coined the phrase in 1985 to refer to state universities that offer exceptional educations at a fraction of the Ivy league price for in-state students. The eight universities listed in Moll’s book were: College of William & Mary (Williamsburg, Virginia) Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) University of

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College Transitions

JUNE 14, 2024

What factors do you consider when choosing which university to enroll at? Academics? The Party Scene? Professors? Majors? Campus Safety? Increasingly, students look at the location of a school. Of course, you want to attend a beautiful campus, but the surrounding neighborhoods can also be a big draw. In addition to the wonderful campus offerings, […] The post 55 Best College Towns in America – 2024 first appeared on College Transitions.

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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

The Common Black College Application (CBCA) is a one-stop shop for African American students seeking to attend historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The CBCA streamlines the college application process by allowing students to submit one application to multiple HBCUs, thus saving time and effort. Recruiting talented students The CBCA helps provide a broader pool… The post Understanding the Common Black College Application (CBCA) appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consultin

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College Transitions

JUNE 14, 2024

In recent years, the University of Michigan has opened its doors to more and more out-of-state and international students than at any point in the school’s history. Presently, roughly half of the undergraduate student population are non-Michigan residents; a decade ago, 64% were Michigan natives. The 32,000+ current Wolverine undergrads are a more high-achieving bunch […] The post How to Get Into the University of Michigan: Acceptance Rate and Strategies first appeared on College Transitio

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 14, 2024

For high school students, an internship can help you gain real-world experience, build professional skills, and explore potential career paths. But that doesn’t necessarily mean an internship is the best use of your time, nor will it guarantee your admission to a top-ranking college. (Important note that it’s way more useful to pursue an internship because of your interests and values than because you think it will “look good” to a college—that tends to be a core misunderstanding with college ad

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College Transitions

JUNE 14, 2024

Charging an annual in-state tuition of approximately $6,400, the University of Florida allows residents to get a full year’s education for roughly the same cost of a single course at an elite private institution like Duke, Boston College, Columbia, or Tufts. Accordingly, the University of Florida is one the finest higher education bargains in the […] The post How to Get Into the University of Florida: Acceptance Rate & Strategies first appeared on College Transitions.

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BestColleges

JUNE 14, 2024

The West Virginia Legislature committed $80 million to higher education initiatives recently. That includes over $51 million that will go directly to students through grants. West Virginia has reported one of the steepest downturns in FAFSA completions in the U.S. West Virginia recently committed an extra $83 million to higher education, including over $51 million in new grants for students.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 14, 2024

The college application process can, for many families, be incredibly stress-inducing, what with the many aspects that tend to feel nebulous, such as how exactly admission officers evaluate an application or the social conceptions people sometimes feel around prestige. Because of these stressors and unknowns, some families turn to IECs (Independent Educational Consultants), who offer to shepherd a student through the admissions process.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

University of Notre Dame , renowned for its academic excellence and rich tradition , upholds rigorous standards for its applicants, including its SAT scores and requirements. Let’s dive into the details of Notre Dame’s SAT scores and how they shape the admissions process. Don’t forget to explore our other article covering Notre Dame’s ACT stats and requirements for a comprehensive view of Notre Dame’s admission criteria.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 14, 2024

Is your dream to start your own business, or to use your brilliant, creative mind to innovate and explore? Have a million-dollar idea you’ve been sitting on because you’re not sure what to do with it? Maybe you just think it’s cool to solve big challenges? First, if any of these describe you, you sound pretty amazing. Second, LaunchX might be an interesting option for a summer program for you.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

University of Notre Dame holds high standards for its applicants, emphasizing academic excellence and holistic achievements. Let’s explore the specifics of Notre Dame’s ACT scores and requirements. Don’t forget to check out our related article covering Notre Dame’s SAT requirements ! What is the average ACT score at Notre Dame?

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 14, 2024

A technical school degree can help you pursue an in-demand career path like HVAC technician, medical assistant, electrician, or computer technician. But here’s the best part: you can generally secure that technical degree for a fraction of what you’d pay for a degree from a traditional four-year college. Sounds great, right? It can be. But attending a technical school isn’t for everyone.

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Berkeley² Academy

JUNE 14, 2024

Summer is finally here! You’ve spent the past school year studying hard—now it’s time to take a well-deserved break! However, it’s important to find a balance between rest and building your profile. This post will guide you on how to create a summer schedule to avoid the dreaded summer slump and make the next three months worthwhile! Step One: Identify areas of improvement in your profile Have you created an academic resume yet?

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 14, 2024

If you answer ‘yes’ to the following three questions, you’ll want to learn as much as you can about the Bank of America Student Leaders program: Are you a high school junior or senior? Do you have a passion for giving back to your local community? Are you interested in a paid internship with a nonprofit serving your community? Those are the core qualities of students chosen by Bank of America to participate in this fantastic summer internship program.

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BestColleges

JUNE 14, 2024

A study found that almost 42 million students nationwide have completed some college but earned no credential as of July 2022. Men and Hispanic, Black, and Native American populations are overrepresented in the some college, no credential (SCNC) cohort. The only institutions that retained more students than the previous year were public two-year schools and bachelor's degree-granting institutions that primarily offer associate programs.

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Inside Emory Admission

JUNE 14, 2024

Thank you for your patience while waiting on the Emory University wait list. We want to express our gratitude for the time and effort you put into your application. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our university community. We have reached our maximum capacity for the Class of 2028 at both Emory College and Oxford College. Therefore, we will not be able to offer admission to any additional students from the wait list for either campus.

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College Transitions

JUNE 14, 2024

For those of you who have read my other articles on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, you know how Act 4 is going to end. (Spoiler alert: John Proctor hangs.) Looking back, John’s fate seems unavoidable – he’s a good man whose uncompromising nature is inapt to a world that would trade honor for safety. At […] The post The Crucible Act 4 Summary & Analysis first appeared on College Transitions.

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Emerging College Consulting

JUNE 14, 2024

The post Episode 13: Beyond Academics: Skills for Everyday, College Success with Jamie Kidder appeared first on Emerging Educational Consulting.

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College Transitions

JUNE 14, 2024

Looking for affirming, uplifting, or funny quotes to share with your students? Quotes about education can be used for a number of purposes, from classroom decoration, to thought-provoking discussion prompts. Below you can find 100 quotes about education, including those by famous scientists, authors, artists, activists, and world leaders. These teacher quotes are sorted into […] The post 100 Best Quotes About Education & Teachers first appeared on College Transitions.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 14, 2024

Tufts is a small liberal arts college in Medford, Massachusetts that packs an impressive punch academically, and athletically. Students at Tufts have access to 90+ undergraduate majors, and there is a huge focus on research, with amazing opportunities for research positions and internships available to undergraduate students. Over 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students at Tufts are engaged in research at any point in time!

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College Transitions

JUNE 14, 2024

You’ve worked so hard to land this job, but now you’ve made the decision to resign from your role. Maybe there’s already an elated sense of relief or simmering pressure about what happens next. However, the next practical step is to write a resignation letter, which can be a tricky task, much like asking for […] The post Resignation Letter Example (2024) – 3 Templates for a Graceful Exit first appeared on College Transitions.

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Niche

JUNE 14, 2024

Are you actively engaging with your prospective students’ number one influencer? Parents and family members consistently rank at the top of the list of those who impact a student’s college decision. Hear from Mark Ledoux and Corey Stamco about how Kent State is leading the charge in parent engagement and their strategic advice on content and tactics.

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