Enrollment Catalyst

JANUARY 22, 2024

The months of January and February are usually focused on school leaders asking parents to re-enroll for another year. However, just because a family is enrolled today, doesn’t mean that they will continue their enrollment next year. Parents continually reflect on their experience in your school and evaluate the decisions they’ve made. Over the years, I have written many blog posts and conducted several webinars and conference workshops on effective retention strategies.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 25, 2024

One of my colleagues asked me to plan a session for an upcoming conference called “Empowering Excellence: Trends Driving Innovation and Change in 2024.” As I sifted through all the data released last fall by IPEDS, National Student Clearinghouse, Open Doors, Council of Graduate Schools, and more, I arrived at five data-driven trends that institutions will likely have to take into account as they chart their course in 2024.

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Enrollment Catalyst

JANUARY 15, 2024

In the competitive world of private school admissions, effective follow-up with prospective parents is not just a courtesy, but a crucial aspect of a successful enrollment strategy. Your goal is to build a relationship, understand the family’s needs, and demonstrate how your school can meet them. The admissions process is more than just filling seats; it’s about building a relationship and determining the right-fit family.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

The new FAFSA form launched on Dec. 30 with a litany of issues. Some problems have since been resolved, but one remains without any workaround. The issue could potentially cause students with parents who are not U.S. citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. There is no estimated timeline for when the issue will be resolved. The rollout of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been rocky, but perhaps more so for U.S. students whose parents are eithe

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enrollmentFUEL

JANUARY 25, 2024

To rephrase Mark Twain, the reports of email's death have been greatly exaggerated—for now. It remains one of the most widely used marketing communication tools , especially when we talk about list marketing, which, in higher education, includes both the search strategy many of us employ to build up the top of the enrollment funnel, and any communication flows going to inquiries, applicants, or accepted students.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 15, 2024

More and more, college admissions is becoming a game. The days when kids simply submitted applications and waited for a response based on the merits of their application are long gone. As colleges and universities act more and more like businesses, they demand more than just an application from their prospects. They want demonstrated interest from the student.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 9, 2024

What is a DO vs. MD? Learn the truth about how allopathic and osteopathic medical programs can impact your residency, career, and salary Learn the differences between DO vs. md Part 1: Introduction Part 2: DO vs. MD: Admissions questions Part 3: DO vs. MD: Residency and career questions Part 4: DO vs. MD: Where to apply - Part 1: Introduction There are countless articles online that will tell you the following: At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter whether you receive an MD vs. a DO degree.

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Enrollment Catalyst

JANUARY 7, 2024

First impressions are crucial in any marketing effort, but they hold particular significance in private school marketing. When parents and students consider a private school, they are not just looking for an institution; they are looking for a community that reflects their values, aspirations, and expectations. In private school marketing, first impressions are not just important, they are essential.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

Drew Johnston thought his education was a lost cause until he took a business course in a prison education program — the Next Phase Program. In addition to a business course, the Next Phase Program offers a course in welding. All participants in the program take courses that promote successful reentry and offer reentry resources and support services.

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enrollmentFUEL

JANUARY 25, 2024

Anyone working in the realm of Adult and Graduate recruitment knows that their biggest challenge is finding a good source of prospective students to fill the top of their recruitment funnel. Yet, unlike working with undergraduate traditional students, whose names are available for licensing in a number of ways, the students looking for continued education are harder to get in touch with.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 23, 2024

For the majority of students, writing the perfect college essay can be a grueling and stressful process. The pressure for it to be unique, coherent, comprehensive and overall, perfect is undeniable. One of the biggest problems for most students is that they are not accustomed to writing about themselves. We learn at a young age that it’s not polite to talk too much about ourselves, lest we come off like a show off or a braggart.

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PrepScholar

JANUARY 29, 2024

SAT and ACT scores are common admission requirements for college. But what if I told you that you could get into a great school without taking either of these exams? Behold test-optional colleges. Colleges that are test optional don't require you to submit SAT or ACT scores but will consider them if submitted. In this guide, we'll explain what "test optional" means for different schools before providing you with a comprehensive list of test-optional colleges and universities in the US.

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Colorado State University

JANUARY 18, 2024

Want to explore working with kids and helping create good humans of the world? Colorado State has academic options that can help you get experience with kids, research children and behavior, teach, and much more. Here are five majors to consider if you want a career that will keep you working with and for kids. #1. Early Childhood Education The Early Childhood Education major is housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences , and offers you a direct path to working with kids in their ea

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Enrollment Catalyst

JANUARY 28, 2024

February, the month symbolizing love, is an ideal time for private schools to launch a campaign that showcases the heartfelt connection between the school and its community. This Valentine’s-themed campaign is not just an opportunity to express appreciation but also a strategic move to enhance word-of-mouth marketing. Based on what I have seen implemented in schools, here’s how you can craft and implement this campaign with a focus on community sharing and online engagement. “Why We

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BestColleges

JANUARY 19, 2024

Mary Rasura, a senior at Florida Atlantic University, started OutFAU, a newspaper for the school's LGBTQ+ community, despite statewide legislation defunding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Rasura started the publication in partnership with OutSFL, a local weekly LGBTQ+ newspaper. The publication will be funded solely by advertising revenues.

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Estrela Consulting Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

It is pretty staggering as a parent of a high school student to visit a college website and see that the cost of attendance for ONE YEAR is more than what it likely cost for 4 years of college for us.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 16, 2024

Why Attend a Liberal Arts College? It’s a four-year investment, so you want to get the most out of your college experience. That’s why you should consider attending a liberal arts college where your personal achievement is important to everyone there, not just to you personally. However, there is a lot of misunderstanding out there in the higher education marketplace.

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PrepScholar

JANUARY 28, 2024

Are you scoring in the 600-750 range on SAT Math? Do you want to raise that score as high as possible—to a perfect 800? Getting to an 800 SAT Math score isn't easy. It'll require perfection. But with hard work and my strategies below, you'll be able to do it. I've scored 800 on Math on all my SATs, and I know what it takes. Follow my advice, and you'll get a perfect score—or get very close.

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Colorado State University

JANUARY 10, 2024

Want to see campus and get a feel for Colorado State University? You’re not alone. Visiting colleges is an important part of the college search process, and can help you make your decision in a myriad of ways. How big is the campus? What do the learning spaces look like for my future major? And, even the decisions we can’t put into words as easily: Does it “feel” right?

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College Transitions

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the early 1990s, the University of Pennsylvania was struggling to keep up with their fellow Ivy League universities and found themselves frequently relegated to “back-up plan” status among the nation’s top students. Their institution’s location in less-than-idyllic West Philadelphia and the “sounds like a state school” name contributed to their relative woes.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 26, 2024

Students at Spelman College restarted The Blueprint after a seven-year publishing hiatus. The Blueprint, formerly published online only, now also offers print copies thanks to the ReNews Project, an organization that helps historically Black institutions revive their student newspapers. The ReNews Project covers all costs related to restarting student newspapers and provides advising and advertising consulting.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2024

Learn how the best liberal arts colleges prepare their students for med school and determine if this is the right premed education for you identifying the best liberal arts colleges for medical school can help set your child up for success as a premed Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What is a liberal arts college? Part 3: The best liberal arts colleges for medical school Part 4: What medical schools should a liberal arts student apply to?

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online It’s no secret that the college admissions process is long and mind-bogglingly complicated. If you’ve decided to seek independent help to guide you through the process, you’re not alone! In today’s digital world, one great option is working with a college prep advisor online. Once you’ve decided to go this direction, you may be left wondering how to talk to a college prep advisor online.

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road2college

JANUARY 9, 2024

The benefits of preparing academically for the SAT and ACT are obvious, but many students and families underestimate the importance. The post Use These 5 Key SAT/ACT Tips on Test Day appeared first on Road2College.

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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 11, 2024

Debunking the myths To submit testing, or not to submit testing, that is the question on every student’s mind, but how much do colleges even care about standardized scores? Even though most colleges today use a holistic review that considers various factors to determine admission, standardized testing is often still considered to be the greatest… The post Standardized Testing in College Admission appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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College Transitions

JANUARY 21, 2024

Do you dream of a school known for its academic rigor, where excellence is prized and the faculty is top-notch? Perhaps you also dream of sunny skies, mild temperatures, and a lush, scenic campus. If so, you might be looking to attend a Southern Ivy. If you’ve never heard this term, don’t worry—you’re in luck.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Several colleges have eliminated liberal arts and humanities programs in response to budget cuts and student preferences. Other colleges have integrated the humanities with pre-professional majors, offering students experiential learning opportunities. The number of majors in the liberal arts has declined over the past half-century. A national grant program aims to reposition the liberal arts and humanities as central to the general education curriculum.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 2, 2024

How hard is it to get into Harvard Law? Everything you need to know: acceptance rates, admissions requirements, and essays (including examples) LEARN HOW TO GET INTO HARVARD LAW Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Harvard Law School programs Part 3: Harvard Law School admissions statistics Part 4: Harvard Law School essays (examples included) - Part 1: Introduction If you’re applying to law school, you know the two most important parts of your application are your LSAT score and your undergraduate grad

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 10, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Although 2024 has only just begun, if you’ve already set your recruitment objectives, now is the ideal moment to contemplate the strategies you’ll be putting into action for the year ahead. For schools that haven’t started using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system tailored for the educational industry, this might be one of the strategies you might want to consider this year.

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 21, 2024

Best Engineering Colleges in the US When it comes to pursuing a career in engineering, choosing the right college can be a crucial decision that shapes your academic journey and professional future. The United States boasts a plethora of esteemed institutions known for their excellence in engineering education. In this article, we will delve into the top 20 engineering colleges in the US, exploring their unique features, Ivy League distinction, college prep programs, and the competitive admissio

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

My son is 15 and learning to drive. Sitting (squirming/ praying) in the car with a new driver has brought back some incredibly vivid 30-year-old memories from my driver’s education experience. Our county offered this class at the district level. So, as sophomores we’d load the bus and head off to a joint facility shared by multiple high schools. After a month or two in rudimentary simulators, we finally hit the roads.

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Scoir

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a college admissions professional, you know your way around enrollment marketing tools. Especially this time of year, the pressure is on to maximize the tools you have.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 29, 2024

A majority of white, Hispanic, and Asian adults who were surveyed said the decision will have a mostly/slightly positive impact on higher education. Most Black adults reported it would be much/slightly harder to attend a college post-affirmative action. According to Gallup, the decision comes at a precarious time for Black prospective students since Black college enrollment has been declining for more than a decade.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 3, 2024

How hard is it to get into Yale Law School? Learn the Yale Law School acceptance rate and admissions requirements, plus essays examples that work LEARN HOW TO GET INTO YALE LAW SCHOOL Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Yale Law School programs Part 3: Yale Law School admissions statistics Part 4: Yale Law School essays (examples included) - Part 1: Introduction For aspiring lawyers, attending Yale Law School is the unparalleled dream.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 3, 2024

Reading Time: 9 minutes In today’s evolving work environment, team productivity is a concern in many organizations. Since hybrid and remote work formats have gained popularity, many marketing managers wonder how to balance their team’s productivity and well-being. In the education industry, many schools are increasingly investing in strategies and resources to address these concerns and foster a productive team culture amid these changing work dynamics.

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 5, 2024

How to Transfer to Columbia University How to transfer to Columbia? Transferring to a college like Columbia is a hard yet rewarding undertaking. The process involves more than just maintaining a strong academic record; it requires the artful crafting of your Columbia transfer essays. Columbia’s transfer admissions process is notably competitive, and success hinges on presenting a compelling case for why you belong at the school.

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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 19, 2024

Students who are building their college lists tend to start at one place: the rankings. Some students prefer the school’s overall ranking while some prefer to check the ranking of their intended major. While that is a great place to locate your reach and dream schools, your list should be well-rounded and include both likely… The post Are Colleges with High Admissions Rates Bad?

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