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6 Essay Topics To Avoid for Your College Admissions Essays

Koodoos Learning

“You sound like you think you know everything. But you don’t.” It might sound harsh, but my mentor’s feedback was exactly what I needed. When it comes to your essay, it’s normal to want to write an effective essay that not only shows who you are as a person, but demonstrates that you are an intellectual student who is ready and capable for college coursework.

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2024 Freshman Admits

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available today, March 15th, at 4 PM ET. For those of you who have been admitted to UGA, here is a post for you and a chance to comment. Please remember that this is not a blog where you should post statistics or throw fellow students under the bus. These types of comments will be deleted. Congratulations to all of the freshman who were admitted and we look forward to you becoming part of the Bulldog Nation.

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How to stay active at Colorado State

Colorado State University

Big changes happen when you go to college, and mixing up your routine can have a big impact on your physical health. Luckily, you’ll find a slew of options to keep you moving, plus a lot of fun new things to try as you discover new ways to stay fit and flexible. Check out some of the ways to stay active at Colorado State. #1. CSU Rec Center The first and obvious answer for all things active at CSU is easily the robust offerings right here at our Recreation Center.

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UT Austin Shake-Up: Testing Required and a New Early Action Program

Top Tier Admissions

The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university founded in 1883 with an undergraduate enrollment of over 42,000. It was ranked #32 (Best National Universities), #9 (Best Public Universities) and #5 (Best Business Programs) by the U.S. News & World Report in 2024. UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning

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What to Do If You've Been Waitlisted

College Wise

Have you been waitlisted from a college? This blog will discuss what waitlisted means, what to do if you've been waitlisted, and how to stay successful!

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Senior Year Timeline: College Application Season

Solomon Admissions

For high school seniors, the fall is synonymous with college application season – and rightfully so, most Early Decision and Early Action deadlines fall between October 1 and December 1 each year. While much of the flurry of activity occurs in the fall, the summer before senior year is the perfect time to work on… The post Senior Year Timeline: College Application Season appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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The Student/Parent Partnership in College Planning

Scoir

College planning can be a time of self-discovery and empowerment for your student. As one who has seen the process as a parent—and a dean of admission—here are my keys to success.

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Colleges Add Online MBAs for Working Students

BestColleges

A growing number of colleges across the country are adopting online master of business administration (MBA) programs geared toward working professionals. Online MBA programs can allow students to work toward their degree while staying in the workforce. An online MBA typically runs at a lesser cost than a traditional, full-time MBA. In addition to being flexible and accessible, those programs can also complement a student's career with relevant skills in real time.

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College Surf 101: 15 Colleges Near the Beach

Estrela Consulting Blog

After a long, bleak, gray winter, you may be dreaming of warmer temps, some Vitamin D, longer days, and perhaps even a stroll on the sand. If you are a student building your college list, this may be something you have been dreaming of, too. Truthfully, as the members of the Estrela team get to know their students, we find MANY times that more desirable weather and climate is at the top of our student’s “must have” lists.

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Big Changes at UT Austin: Testing Policies, Essays, and Deadlines

Berkeley² Academy

Some ,, big changes are coming to UT Austin admissions in 2024—today we’ll go over important details regarding their standardized testing policy, essay prompts, application deadlines, and more. Testing Policy This week, UT Austin announced its reinstatement of mandatory standardized testing as part of the undergraduate application. For the past three admissions cycles (students applying to the university for 2021-2024 admission), students have had the choice of whether or not to submit SAT or

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Watchdog: Hispanic-Serving Institutions Have ‘Extensive’ Infrastructure Needs

BestColleges

More than 40% of building space at Hispanic-serving institutions needs repair or replacement. Many HSIs struggle to address a deferred maintenance backlog while also investing in new facilities. Slow internet speeds and cyberattacks are also major concerns for HSIs, a government watchdog found. In some cases, HSIs demolish buildings or build new facilities due to the high costs of renovation and repairs.

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Demonstrated Interest at Columbia

The Koppelman Group

If we had a dollar for every time we got a question about demonstrated interest, the millennial housing crisis would be no problem. Unfortunately, this scenario is just as far-fetched as the idea that following Columbia on Instagram will automatically get you into a school with a 5% acceptance rate. We understand all the anxiety and confusion, though.

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Leaning Into Rather Than On Your Athletics Brand in Higher Ed Marketing

Niche

In this webinar, Lauren Griswold (Boise State University) and Kelsey Stockton (Campus Sonar) discuss the relationship between a university’s athletics brand and institutional brand, exploring strategies to leverage the popularity of sports programs to enhance the overall university brand. They provide insights into integrating athletic success with academic excellence, utilizing data-driven approaches, and amplifying the impact of both athletics and academics in university marketing and co

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2024 Denied Student Decisions

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available today, March 15th at 4 pm ET. We received roughly 43,090+ applicants, thus making decisions very challenging this year. Unfortunately, we are not able to admit a number of strong applicants as we are limited in the size of our freshman class. We know that you have a number of other strong college options and suggest you focus on the other great opportunities that are ahead rather than on a denial from UGA.

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2024 Wait List Decisions

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available today, March 15th, at 4 pm ET. For some students, you will be offered a place on our wait list. Every year our office has to predict approximately how many students we can admit in order to enroll our freshman class, but we can never be sure how many students will enroll until after the May 1/May 15 commitment deposit deadline has passed.

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