Enrollment Catalyst
JUNE 21, 2022
Summer is here. The pace at your school has changed. Your halls and classrooms are empty. However, there is always some activity on your campus. Summer camps. Maintenance projects. Administrative planning meetings. Admissions tours. While the activity at your school has changed, the summer months can be more challenging to develop content to post on your social media channels.
Peterson's Blog
JUNE 23, 2022
Engaging in a college internship comes with a slew of benefits. While some provide financial compensation, there are multiple other reasons why internships are beneficial. Internships expose you to opportunities to learn new skills, network with professionals in your field, and can provide potential career possibilities after graduation. Read on to learn some of the benefits that internships bring. .
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College Admissions Partners
JUNE 30, 2022
Doctor shadowing is an expected activity for students interested in applying to BS/MD programs. But the question that comes up on a regular basis is does it matter who you shadow? The answer is no, it does not matter who you shadow as long as you are shadowing a physician. Either an MD or a DO is perfectly fine to shadow. Medical schools absolutely do not care what specialty you shadow.
Educated Quest
JUNE 28, 2022
In mid-April I had the privilege of visiting the University of Toledo (OH) , the only school in the US that offers an undergraduate education in Cosmetic Science. As a follow-up I had the opportunity to do an interview with Dr. Gariella Baki , director of the Cosmetic Science program. A pharmacist with a PharmD and a PhD in Pharmaceutics from the University of Szedged, Hungary, Dr.
College Kickstart
JUNE 28, 2022
Honors programs are a terrific way for academically talented students to reap the benefits of a liberal arts education within the context of a large research institution. To give you a better sense for how this can enrich your college experience, we’ve compiled a list of undergraduate honors programs from top public and private universities across the nation.
Revolution Tutors
JUNE 27, 2022
Most students will end up taking the ACT twice. But what if you do worse on your second try? Although over half of all students see an increase in their composite score after a retake, it’s still possible to see that number go down by a point or two. If this happens to you, don’t worry. Your hard work did not go to waste! Here are three things to help put your scores in perspective: 1.
CTK College Coach
JUNE 24, 2022
Writing the college essay is one of the most daunting tasks high school students face in applying to college. It is so important, and it feels like an impossible task: write an essay that will show how amazing you are without saying, that’s right, how amazing you are. Yowza. When I was applying to college, there wasn’t much instruction from colleges.
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College Admissions Partners
JUNE 21, 2022
I occasionally get a phone call from a student that wants to avoid the MCAT and has heard that some medical schools don’t require it for admissions. Today I want to talk about the myth of no MCAT requirement for medical school admissions. In all fairness, myth isn’t really quite the right word because there are medical schools that technically don’t require the MCAT for some students.
Ivy College Essay
JUNE 19, 2022
How to Prep for College. It’s the summer before your college applications, as in the summer before your senior year. You know you should be kind of thinking about stuff…right? But what exactly should you be doing to plan? Allow me to step in: I’m a former Harvard admissions interviewer and a Harvard graduate and having been running my Ivy League college admissions consulting firm for the last 10+ years.
College Success
JUNE 19, 2022
In recognition of PRIDE month, here are a few resources that can help students find colleges that are LGBTQIA+ friendly. Curated Lists of Colleges Campus Pride Index, owned and operated by Campus Pride, a national nonprofit working to create more LGBTQ+ friendly college campuses, the. The post LGBTQ+ Resources and College Campuses appeared first on Kate Sonnenberg College Admissions Success.
Revolution Tutors
JUNE 22, 2022
Your college application is like a sales pitch. You have to identify what the school is looking for, pitch yourself as a unique candidate with something special to offer to their student body, and, of course, make the school remember you. You have to network! But how do you network with the schools on your list exactly? It may seem daunting, but putting yourself on a college’s radar is easier than you think.
Admissions Madness
JUNE 18, 2022
What frustrates me the most about universities is how they assure their applicants that it’s easy, simple, and maybe even fun to apply! They’re encouragements suggest to me just how out of touch admissions counselors and university bureaucrats are from the needs of families. Many students and families navigate the admissions process without stressing too much, but for tens of thousands of others, this process is ripe with anxiety, stress, and worry.
Berkeley² Academy
JUNE 17, 2022
Texas A&M is More Competitive than You Might Think! In the past ten years, we have seen Texas A&M become a tour de force not only in the state of Texas, but in the country. , Texas A&M is currently ranked in the top 100 National Universities (#68) and highly ranked in the list of Top Public Schools (#26). Some of A&M programs are climbing in rankings: #15 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs. #23 in Business Programs- , Hospitality Entrepreneurship Program was just given a
Essay Hell
JUNE 16, 2022
I’m excited to work with students this summer who get to attend the My Pathway to College pre-college experience in sunny San Diego. During the weeklong conference, which will be held on the gorgeous campus at the University of San Diego (the private liberal arts college; not to be confused with the University of California at San Diego campus), I will take students through the process of writing their college application essays.
College Admissions Partners
JUNE 14, 2022
Recently I have had a number of people ask about post-baccalaureate programs, commonly known as post-bacc programs. So today I wanted to talk about post baccalaureate programs and when they are needed. What is a post-bacc program? This is a series of classes taken after a student has graduated from college. It typically refers to classes that students need to take to prepare for the MCAT exam.
Admissions.Blog
JUNE 12, 2022
Only sixteen percent of students responded to the optional Common App COVID-19 essay during the 2021-2022 admissions cycle. The prompt is question is as follows: Community disruptions such as COVID-19 and natural disasters can have deep and long-lasting impacts. If you need it, this space is yours to describe those impacts. Colleges care about the effects on your health and well-being, safety, family circumstances, future plans, and education, including access to reliable technology and quiet st
Revolution Tutors
JUNE 20, 2022
During the school year you dutifully took an ACT prep course after school and completed practice test after practice test. Now that summer break is here, your next opportunity to take the SAT or ACT may be months away. And, although the summer can be a great time to take a break from the hustle of the school year, you don’t want to let your diligent preparation go to waste.
Excelsior Admissions Consulting
JUNE 10, 2022
Juniors-Summer is a great time to write the Common App essay! Here are the prompts for the coming year. Many students struggle to choose a topic for the essay. A good strategy is to make a list of all the things admissions officers will learn about you from the other parts of the application (including grades, classes, and activities). Write a list of characteristics you want readers to learn about you.
Elite Open School
JUNE 10, 2022
The Future Global Need: There is a world beyond the games and those who play, and that ecosystem will require future leaders in media production, broadcast, intellectual property, event organization, marketing, and so much more. Learn about career paths, gain industry knowledge, and experience hands-on projects within this multi billion dollar industry with Elite Open School’s UC Honors approved esports curriculum.
College Success
JUNE 5, 2022
Rising high school seniors are about to finalize their college list and decide on an application strategy. As they do this, it can be helpful to look back at the application cycle that just ended for guidance. Here are a few notable trends: Applications rose. The post The Trends Are In: Lessons from the 2021-2022 Admissions Cycle appeared first on Kate Sonnenberg College Admissions Success.
College Admissions Partners
JUNE 9, 2022
If you are interested in getting help with medical school admissions I am sure you have seen some of these companies that use doctors as their consultants. It seems to make sense to have a consultant that has actually gone through the process, right? But if you look at this issue a little closer you will see why you don’t need a doctor advising you.
Admissions Madness
JUNE 4, 2022
The recent documentary Social Dilemma made a damning claim about today’s social media landscape. Users are both the customer and the commodity. The same applies for college admissions and higher education, if in different ways. College students are both the customer and the commodity. They pay not just for academics, skills, and social networks but also the quintessential “American college experience.
Revolution Tutors
JUNE 13, 2022
The university you attend can have a dramatic impact on the connections you make in college and the trajectory of your future. If choosing just one college out of the 5,000 colleges and universities in the US seems like an impossible task, don’t sweat it. Here are 5 steps you can take to make sure you apply to and choose the school that’s right for you. 1.
Berkeley² Academy
JUNE 4, 2022
Last week, we discussed how volunteering and pursuing internships during the summer can help give your resume that extra OOMPH that it needed. Today, we’ll continue by exploring research, independent projects, and informal online classes. Research and Independent Projects. Perhaps the most difficult summer activity to get started on is research and independent projects.
UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A
JUNE 3, 2022
For the Fall 2023 class, UGA will be keeping the same essay questions as have had for the past few years. UGA will require two essays, a longer personal essay (250-650 words) and a shorter essay (200-300 words). In addition, the Fall 2023 application will open up on August 1 in order to align our opening with other institutions using the Common Application.
The Thoughtful College Search
JUNE 27, 2022
(This is the first of a two-part post based on a keynote address I gave last Monday at the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling conference in Hershey. It originally appeared in Inside Higher Ed’s “Admissions Insider” this morning. Thanks to loyal ECA reader Barbara Conner for suggesting that I turn the speech into a blog post.) Last week I had the opportunity to serve as keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling conference in Hershey.
College Admissions Partners
JUNE 7, 2022
While getting ready to apply to medical school when to do certain things, like research, volunteering and shadowing, can vary depending on the student. But one thing that doesn’t vary? You need to apply early to medical schools. Most US medical schools use a common application called the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). This application becomes available for the next application cycle around May 1.
Ivy League Prep
JUNE 13, 2022
Start preparing for the SAT exam, which is an important factor in determining Ivy League admission success. Test Dates Location & Format Services & Fees Subjects Tested Scoring When to First Take the SAT PSAT The precursor to the modern SAT was developed from a U.S. Army intelligence test and was first administered in 1926. […]. The post Ivy League Admission Tips: Getting Familiar with the SAT and the PSAT appeared first on IVY League.
Revolution Tutors
JUNE 8, 2022
When it comes to applying to the most selective undergraduate programs, like Stanford, demonstrating interest in a major of lesser popularity can make your application stand out from the crowd. What you select on your application is not binding (aka, you are not committed to that major just because you indicated interest!). Still, it’s important that the major you select ties into your application “pitch,” and how you are presenting yourself to that specific school.
Admissions Madness
JUNE 25, 2022
In my previous post, I discuss how interviews are almost useless. In this post, I make a similar argument. Recommendation letters don’t make much of a difference for most students most of the time. It’s absurd that hundreds of universities went test-optional during the pandemic to supposedly increase access, yet none removed their recommendation letter requirements.
Tex Admissions
JUNE 13, 2022
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand There are two kinds of transfers: external and internal. External transfers begin their studies at one university and wish to move to another, like at Texas A&M, and want to move to Austin. They may or may not be changing their major in addition to moving campuses. I discuss external transferring here. Internal transfers are current students who wish to enroll in another college or school.
North Star Admissions Consulting
JUNE 27, 2022
Ready for some alarming college admissions news? Tulane University received almost 46,000 applications for undergraduate admission last year. Guess how many people they admitted in the Regular Decision round? 106. That is not a typo, 106. Furthermore, Tulane’s applications have risen more than 55% over the past 5 years, and the most recent overall admit rate was 9.8%.
College Admissions Partners
JUNE 2, 2022
When deciding what college to attend as a pre-med student, one of the issues you want to consider is the quality of pre-med advising at a particular college. Most colleges have some type of pre-med advising for their students. The intent of this advising is to make sure the student is doing what they need to do to be a competitive candidate when applying for medical school.
The Thoughtful College Search
JUNE 1, 2022
The last ECA post commented on some issues arising out of the brief filed with the United States Supreme Court on May 2 by Students For Fair Admissions (SFFA) in its case alleging discrimination against Asian-American applicants to Harvard and UNC-Chapel Hill. There was one other issue from that brief that I intended to address, but inadvertently left out when I put the finishing touches on the post, trying to keep it from turning into a tome.
Revolution Tutors
JUNE 7, 2022
The most successful applicants get started early. This means that the summer before your senior year of high school is an essential time to get ahead of the game! But the CommonApp doesn’t open until August 1! That’s true, but there are still plenty of ways you can get a head start on the application process even before the application opens. That’s right– it’s time to commit to a summer to-do list!
Admissions Madness
JUNE 18, 2022
College interviews are a waste of time and resources. Most universities seem to agree. Among all of the silly and absurd aspects of applying to college, interviews are the most b t. Of the 16 admissions factors from the most recent NACAC survey, interviews rank fourth to the bottom. They rank below AP/IB scores, extracurriculars, and recommendation letters and above only work experience, state graduation exam scores, and even SAT II Subject Tests.
Tex Admissions
JUNE 17, 2022
Hot chocolate at Lake Batur in Kintamani, Bali, Indonesia. UT-Austin and Texas A&M Finally Join the Common Application A few months ago, the Common Application issued a press release that UT-Austin and Texas A&M would join the Common Application. They were a few remaining flagship/land-grant public institutions that weren’t already one of the 950+ members.
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