Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Are the holidays your sweet solace between semesters? It’s the time of year when you can put your school books away for 2-3 weeks. . Some students fill this time by working jobs to save for college. Others may get roped into helping their parents more around the house. And many students find themselves relaxing the days away with friends. During this downtime, one thing to remember is you still have a lot to do to prepare for college.

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CTK College Coach

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

I Got Accepted to a College! You may start to get acceptances from rolling and early action schools now. After all your hard work, that’s the best news ever! Keep track of anything required, but in general, you should hang tight even while the school sends you approximately 967 emails each day pressuring you to commit. Under no circumstance should you put down an enrollment deposit -- you can only put down an enrollment deposit at one school-- until you are certain you want to attend the school.

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The College Curators

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Class of 2026 Early Decision Notification Dates Congratulations on submitting your ED/EA applications! Even though you have passed the first hurdle in this college application process, it’s time to start.

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The College Solutions Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Upcoming changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will make it easier for grandparents, aunts and uncles, godparents and anyone else outside the nuclear family to help with college costs without hurting eligibility for financial aid. Before explaining the change, it’s important to understand what the situation is right now. Currently, parents are supposed to share on the FAFSA if grandparents, aunts and uncles, godparents, friends or others outside the immediate family hav

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The Enrollment Marketer

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Prioritization matters. If you’re a personal finance enthusiast like myself (or even if you’re not), you may have heard of Dave Ramsey. He’s best known for his 7 Baby Steps , a money management plan to help the average person get out of debt and begin saving for the future. On his website, blog, and radio show, Ramsey talks a lot about the many ways to approach paying off debt, and has popularized the avalanche and snowball payoff strategies.

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Othot

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

There is considerable debate regarding whether the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping or hurting higher education. A recent report by The Brookings Institution , ( Enrollment algorithms are contributing to the crises of higher education, September 14, 2021 ), provides what I believe is an unnecessarily negative view of the potential of AI, particularly when used constructively as a complement to human decision-making.

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Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Four short years ago, you were among the youngest in your school. Now – as a senior – your confidence is stronger than ever. The same hallways you used to get lost in, you can navigate with your eyes closed. . It’s funny how that happens. But it’s a part of life. Next year, you’ll be finding your footing on an entirely new campus. And once again, you’ll be among the youngest of the bunch.

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CTK College Coach

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As I launch our high school seniors out the door with their early college applications this month, I have one eye on the kids just entering the room: your freshmen and sophomores. I have a current sophomore myself, so I talk all the time with parents and kids who wonder how to set themselves up for college success with the choices they are making this school year.

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Admitted

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

iStock It took a lot of work to become a high-achieving high school senior. You studied hard, got involved outside the classroom, and took pride in your accomplishments. You are now in the middle of applying to numerous colleges and universities, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and having staff at your school talk to you about scholarship opportunities.

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Ivy League Prep

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

One of the foremost characteristics college admissions officers look for in applicants is the ability to innovate. Top colleges want students who know how to identify problems or opportunities and formulate solutions. As a high school student, you have many opportunities to show your ability to innovate, and entrepreneurism is an ideal way to accomplish […].

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Six Easy Ways to Earn MVP on Turkey Day. Bartley Sides, Associate Director of College Counseling, Christ Church Episcopal School (SC). In a few days, roughly 46 million turkeys will be consumed when our country pauses for a day of thanks with family and friends. However, one thing will certainly not pause this Thursday: the nagging feeling of anxiety and worry for the millions of high school seniors awaiting college decisions.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

College: University of California – San Diego. Location: La Jolla, CA (but close to San Diego). Type of Institution: Public research university. Size: 30,000 undergraduates, plus about 7,000 graduate students. Admissions Advice: UCSD has many “capped” majors, especially in STEM fields, so students should select a second choice major when they apply.

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AHM Advising

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Many colleges and universities divide their admissions offices into states or territories, designating specific staff members to be responsible for the recruiting and/or admissions of students from these areas. The recruiting staff are the individuals who (prior to COVID) travel around the country to visit high schools and represent their institution at college fairs.

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Admitted

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

iStock. It took a lot of work to become a high-achieving high school senior. You studied hard, got involved outside the classroom, and took pride in your accomplishments. You are now in the middle of applying to numerous colleges and universities, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and having staff at your school talk to you about scholarship opportunities.

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Ivy League Prep

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The personal essay is one of the most important components of the Common Application—it gives you a chance to show the admissions officers who you are and how you will add value to their schools. Your personal essay should tie in with your overarching admissions theme and narrative, showcasing your unique story. Certain content, however, […]. The post Ivy League Admission Tips: Topics to Avoid in the Personal Essay appeared first on IVY League.

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Ivy League Prep

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Most high school students are aware that their academic performance will be one of the decisive factors in the college admission process. As a result, some college applicants try to achieve the highest GPA possible and pay little attention to the quality of their course load, thus ignoring this important component of their high school […]. The post Ivy League Admission Tips: Choosing the Right Courses appeared first on IVY League.

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Admitted

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The Biden administration recently announced the reconstitution of an office designed to safeguard taxpayer-funded student aid dollars and protect students from predatory colleges. The previous administration had “deprioritized” the department tasked with enforcement of student protection regulations within the Office of Federal Student Aid in a move viewed by pro-student advocates as enabling problematic behavior on the part of predatory colleges.

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Admitted

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The Biden administration recently announced the reconstitution of an office designed to safeguard taxpayer-funded student aid dollars and protect students from predatory colleges. The previous administration had “deprioritized” the department tasked with enforcement of student protection regulations within the Office of Federal Student Aid in a move viewed by pro-student advocates as enabling problematic behavior on the part of predatory colleges.

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