Ruffaloni

MAY 15, 2024

How many times have we all read about the demographic cliff? I wonder if we’ve become desensitized to its implications. Now that the anticipated starting point (2025) is at our doorstep, institutions must be ready. To that end, I’ve been working a white paper (to be published in June) that will lay out more than a dozen strategies that institutions can use to build alternative revenue (student) streams.

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Enrollment Builders

MAY 16, 2024

Do you want to increase student enrollment and feel that outsourcing part of your admissions process can help you get there? If so, you’re probably considering hiring an admissions partner to communicate with your prospective students.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 15, 2024

The right plan can make all the difference in your recruitment and retention efforts. Yet, the reality for many independent and faith-based schools is a lack of a coherent strategy. Instead of strategic planning, they drift from one project to the next, often missing significant opportunities. No matter if your school’s enrollment is overflowing, nearly full, or dwindling, a thoughtfully crafted strategic plan is crucial.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

MAY 14, 2024

Franklin Cummings Tech Opticianry student Devyn Shea was the winner of the nationwide NFOS College Bowl academic competition sponsored by Essilor/Luxottica. There were 13 schools competing for the title, with Franklin Cummings Tech repeating as national champion for the second year in a row. The College Bowl is part of Vision Expo East, an annual event for ophthalmic professionals focusing on eyewear, education, and fashion, that was held in March at the Javits Center in New York City.

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BestColleges

MAY 14, 2024

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees met during a special meeting May 13 to unanimously pass the flex cut amendment. The decision to divert funds comes after a pro-Palestinian protest on campus resulted in over 30 arrests. Marty Kotis, vice chair of the board's budget and finance committee, said diversity in a lot of people's minds is divisiveness, exclusion, and indoctrination and called for more unity.

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Scoir

MAY 15, 2024

It's important to be strategic while planning college tours. Here are some helpful tips, as well as a college evaluation form that will get you started.

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road2college

MAY 9, 2024

Saving money in a 529 plan for college expenses puts you ahead of the game. However, you need to know. The post How to Use a 529 Plan Strategically appeared first on Road2College.

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

English proficiency tests could be an application requirement if you are an international student, non-native English speaker or attending a school which is not in English and/or in an English-speaking country. With several options available, it's important to understand the different tests and admissions requirements. In this guide, we'll give you a quick breakdown of what you need to know about English proficiency tests for college applications. 1.

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BestColleges

MAY 13, 2024

House Bill 24-1340, also known as the Colorado Promise Act, would give students from families earning $90,000 or less annually a tax credit covering tuition and fees after grants and scholarships are used. The tax credit is valid at any public Colorado four-year institution, technical college, or community college. The tax credit begins during the 2025 tax year.

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Educated Quest

MAY 12, 2024

Forbes magazine recently came out with a list of schools that were considered to be a Public Ivy. The story also covered private institutions that were considered to be ‘New Ivies’. However, since I have written about my own definition of a Public Ivy before, I’ll stick to the public colleges for this story. Forbes used these criteria to rank their schools: High standardized test scores-as supplied by at least half of all 2022 applicants.

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Scoir

MAY 9, 2024

You've narrowed down your list of colleges , sent in your applications, and filled out your FAFSA form online. After you receive your acceptance letters, the college financial aid office will send you a financial aid award letter detailing exactly how much it will cost you to attend their college.

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road2college

MAY 9, 2024

Dear Roadie, My child committed to a school we cannot afford. He’ll be in debt for potentially $200,000. We fought. The post Dear Roadie, My Son Insists on Borrowing $200K For a School We Can’t Afford. Did I Fail Him as a Parent? appeared first on Road2College.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 14, 2024

Best Pre-Med Colleges in the US Choosing the best pre-med college in the US can be a difficult choice, especially if you don’t have the right information. To start with though, let’s make sure we all truly understand exactly what a pre-med program is. “Pre-med” is a curriculum or track that undergraduate students follow to prepare for admission to medical school.

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BestColleges

MAY 10, 2024

Cal Poly Humboldt is partnering with the UC Davis School of Medicine to launch a new program to recruit and train future physicians to serve American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program is a 10-month program integrating science courses with cultural and tribal frameworks. The program covers the cost of tuition and housing for participating students, along with a monthly stipend.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 9, 2024

The Ivies are making headlines again, but not in a good way. Between shifting admissions policies, flip-flopping on the role of standardized tests ( Harvard , Dartmouth , Cornell , Brown , Yale —we’re looking at you!) noted grade inflation, rising tuition costs , and bungled responses to campus protests, it’s been a contentious season for these eight elite institutions.

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Scoir

MAY 10, 2024

Most parents worry about sending their son or daughter off to college. However, for those parents whose children have learning disabilities or attention disorders , their worries are often twofold. Yes, they worry about the usual aspects of sending their child off on their own. Will they find friends? Will they be homesick? Will they do their laundry?

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road2college

MAY 14, 2024

Thousands of high school students take online Advanced Placement (AP) classes each year. These college-level courses offer deeper learning and. The post Online AP Courses: How to Choose and Succeed appeared first on Road2College.

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College Transitions

MAY 13, 2024

When students and their families explore college choices, the geographic diversity of the student body can be a key consideration. Understanding where students originate from can provide insights into the cultural mix, networking opportunities, and the overall appeal of a college.

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. Residents making 125% or less of the state median income would qualify for an additional $1,200 stipend. The program builds on the tuition-free MassGrant Plus program, which offers qualifying students reduced-price or free tuition.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

In 2010 , a study of U.S. law school matriculants determined that the most influential factors for students deciding to attend law school were a desire for a challenging and rewarding career, academic development and financial security. Today’s law school applicants are different. As U.S. News & World Report noted, the 2022 LSAC matriculant survey showed that 70% of incoming law school students reported that social justice, aiding others, and boosting their communities were their chief reaso

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Colorado State University

MAY 15, 2024

#1. Post your #ColoStateBound announcement on social media and tag us Sharing your big news on social media might be the first thing you want to do when you choose to become a Ram. Unfold your #ColoStateBound banner, grab your pets, family, and friends, and strike a pose. Don’t forget to tag or DM us so we don’t miss it — @admissionscsu on Instagram and Colorado State University Office of Admissions on Facebook.

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road2college

MAY 9, 2024

The interest rates for federal student loans for the academic year 2024-25 have seen a significant increase of over one. The post Federal Student Loan Interest Rates 2024 – 2025 appeared first on Road2College.

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College Transitions

MAY 15, 2024

It feels wrong not to begin any examination of the collegiate landscape in Iowa with a perfunctory Field of Dreams reference, so let’s jump right in…If Ray Kinsella had heard his cornfield mysteriously whispering, “If you build it, he will come” and, instead of a baseball diamond, he decided to build an elite liberal arts […]

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BestColleges

MAY 15, 2024

The Center for Journalism & Democracy (CJD) awarded almost $200,000 to 10 newsrooms at nine historically Black colleges and universities. The funding will help the newsrooms pay writers and editors and improve technology, operations, staffing, audience engagement, and reporting. CJD will also meet with the newsrooms for training and monthly meetings.

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iSchoolConnect

MAY 15, 2024

For Indian students planning to study abroad, the UK’s Graduate Route visa holds the shining light. However, a recent report published by the Migration Advisory Committee purports that the visa type will continue to operate in its known status; thus, the student has nothing to worry about in the press council. The arrival confirms the […] The post The UK Graduate Visa Persists for Foreign Students appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!

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Inside Emory Admission

MAY 15, 2024

We would like to provide a comprehensive update on the waitlist activity for Emory College and Oxford College at Emory University. Emory College As of May 15, 2024, we are pleased to report that the enrolling class at Emory College has met our expected enrollment target and exceeded it. However, we are also aware that changes in plans can occur for deposited students in the coming weeks.

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Caltech Admissions

MAY 14, 2024

As a non-LA resident, I didn’t know what to expect coming to Caltech. However, there’s been a lot of really great food! One of my new favorite food experiences has been going to Smorgasborg, a food market in the Lost Angeles Arts District. Free to enter, the market has not only had all kinds of food cuisines but also clothes, stickers, and more.

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College Transitions

MAY 15, 2024

If you’ve never been to Idaho, you’ve probably at least heard of their famous potatoes. If you’re from Idaho, you’re probably thinking, “You couldn’t write one line of this article without mentioning the damn potatoes!” If you are a potato, you are not sentient and are therefore unlikely to be reading this blog.

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BestColleges

MAY 14, 2024

According to a new report, most of California's higher education institutions offer low- and moderate-income students a high return on investment. Seventy-nine percent of institutions allow students to recoup educational costs within five years, with a third able to recover their costs in under a year. Almost all public schools allow students to recoup costs in five years or less.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 14, 2024

Engineering is super broad. From designing the next bridge to developing energy solutions that will power the future, engineering offers a vast array of disciplines for you to explore as you contemplate your major. It's a field that captivates students from around the world, drawing inquisitive minds eager to leave their mark on history. Engineering is also the most competitive of our three categories: stem, humanities, and business.

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Discovery College Consulting

MAY 14, 2024

Discovery College Consulting’s 25 students in the Class of 2024 were admitted to 107 different colleges, which are pictured to the right (click the image to enlarge it). They will be attending the following schools: Chapman University Creighton University Drexel University Macalester College Montana State University New Jersey Institute of Technology Northeastern University Northumbria University, England Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego State University Scripps College University of Ar

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road2college

MAY 10, 2024

Parents, it’s always better to choose the best school you can afford and not take on any significant amount of. The post Here’s Why Taking Out Huge College Loans Isn’t Worth It appeared first on Road2College.

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College Transitions

MAY 9, 2024

Honors colleges can be a cost-effective and highly rewarding undergraduate experience for top-notch students. In the best-case scenario, you can enjoy all the benefits of a large university (research opportunities, athletics, and a diverse student body) while still benefiting from an intimate, rigorous, and individualized experience usually reserved for students attending elite liberal arts colleges.

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BestColleges

MAY 13, 2024

A new Georgetown study charts "marginal" progress toward racial diversity at selective colleges. Low-income students also remain underrepresented at the top tier of institutions. Less selective colleges have fewer student resources and lower graduation rates. Achieving racial diversity has become significantly more challenging following the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

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iSchoolConnect

MAY 13, 2024

The University of Sheffield in the UK is offering the Professor David Locker Scholarship for international students pursuing a Masters in Dental Public Health (MDPH). This prestigious University of Sheffield Masters Scholarship is worth £7,500 and aims to support students with backgrounds in social sciences or dentistry. Below are the details and application process for […] The post University of Sheffield Offers Professor David Locker Scholarship appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 13, 2024

So you want to anchor down, huh? Vanderbilt has gotten increasingly competitive in recent years, and it’s natural that eager prospective students are looking to have an edge on their competition in any way that they can. “Demonstrated Interest” has remained a hot-button issue in college admissions because applying can be an incredibly emotional process and it’s hard to understand how much demonstrated interest really matters.

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Enrollify

MAY 13, 2024

Carrie Phillips dove into a topic that resonates deeply with many but often evokes a sense of dread: the art of having tough conversations. Carrie and Rebekah Tilley , seasoned AVP of Communications and Marketing at the Iowa Center for Advancement and a former leader at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa discuss their strategies in the most recent episode of Pulse Check: Learning From Leaders - Part 3.

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