March, 2024

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Solving Today’s Enrollment Challenges With AI

Ruffaloni

At RNL’s recent Graduate and Online Innovation Summit, I had the chance to sit down with Stephen Drew, RNL’s Chief AI Officer , for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is going to change how we do and what we do in higher education. Stephen and RNL’s AI development team are hard at work getting ready to launch RNL’s first AI-driven solutions in May of 2024, but he was happy to sit down to cover topics ranging from the highest level like “what is AI?

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When Your School’s Enrollment is Full: What’s Next?

Enrollment Catalyst

Achieving full enrollment is a significant milestone for any private school, symbolizing the culmination of hard work, strategic planning, and a compelling program. However, in the dynamic landscape of educational enrollment and marketing, reaching this point is not a signal to slow down but rather an opportunity to refine and enhance your strategies further.

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College Admission SOS

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

Thursday, February 22 Atlanta, GA : 5 a.m. My vibrating watch alarm went off. After 20 years of marriage, I’ve learned the hard way not to set an audible alarm before 6 a.m. (actually, that one only took me about two weeks). Groggily, I drug myself downstairs and fed the cat — which is better than feeding myself and drugging the cat, I suppose.

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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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March Madness 2024 Round of 32: Notable Alumni

Estrela Consulting Blog

It’s March Madness time! Here at Estrela, we are taking our brackets to the next level. Join us each round to learn something fun about the schools in the tournament! In the first round, we explored the mascots.

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How to Improve Your SAT Reading and Writing Score: 8 Strategies

PrepScholar

Are you struggling with an SAT Reading and Writing score between 300 and 500? You're not alone—hundreds of thousands of students are scoring in this range. But many don't know the best ways to break out of this score range and get a 600 or higher. Here, we'll discuss how to improve your SAT Reading score specifically and why it's so important to do so.

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Understanding the Journey: Exploring Graduate Student Mental Health and Well-Being*

Ruffaloni

Graduate students face many challenges with work-life balance. In the pursuit of knowledge, students enrolled in higher education often find their educational path intersects with the pressures of performance. Amidst the excitement of discovery and the pursuit of scholarly excellence, they tend to focus on keeping up on coursework, maintaining their relationships, and attending to their work, all while disregarding their own personal needs.

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It’s Not You, It’s Them

Admissions Village

At this time of year, social media overflows with posts of X kid with XY stats who did not get into Z college. Ivy Day is filled with disappointment because, hello, the HUGE majority of kids do not get accepted to these colleges. Harvard’s acceptance rate last year was 3%, and more colleges than ever before have acceptance rates that are in the single digits.

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Is Being a Teacher Worth It?

BestColleges

Summary Check 55% of educators surveyed in 2021 reported that they were thinking of leaving the profession earlier than planned. Note Reference [1] Check Low compensation for teachers has consistently been one of the main barriers to entering the field. Note Reference [2] Check However, recent teacher shortages have left a sizeable demand. Note Reference [3] Check One former teacher noted the value of the transferable skills she gained from teaching in a classroom.

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When are SAT Test Dates in 2024?

College Transitions

Knowing when the SAT is offered—and when you should take the exam—are important steps in the preparation process. If there was a one-size-fits-all answer to when you should take the SAT, this blog would be one straightforward sentence in length.

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Comprehensive College Application Checklist: Follow This Plan to Keep on Track

road2college

Students and families need to stay on track to find the right college at the right price, so we’re providing. The post Comprehensive College Application Checklist: Follow This Plan to Keep on Track appeared first on Road2College.

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7 Key Questions to Ask Before You Set Your Price in 2024

Ruffaloni

Co-written by Andrew Giachetti, Senior Market Research Consultant What do our prospective students value? How well do we communicate to the perspective students the strength of what we provide? Price doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s highly related to many of the subsequent questions that we will discuss. But most importantly, it’s related to what students and in some contexts, their families value.

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The Strategic Advantage of End-of-Year Surveys for Private Schools

Enrollment Catalyst

As another academic year begins to wind down, school leaders must look ahead and plan for the upcoming year. One of the most effective tools at your disposal for strategic planning is the end-of-year satisfaction survey. These surveys offer a goldmine of insights, directly from your school community, that can shape your strategies for admissions, retention, and overall school improvement.

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10 Must-Haves for College Prep (Grades 8-12)

University Gurus

The term “college prep” is used in a variety of ways. For some, college prep is a single class. For others, it refers to a high school specialized in college placement. For others, it might fall somewhere in between, including some test prep services and making sure you pick the right high school classes. At Kate Stone College Consulting, we take a holistic approach to college prep.

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Education Department Requests Colleges and Universities Extend Enrollment Deadlines Due to FAFSA Delays

BestColleges

The release of the new FAFSA was delayed by almost three months and has suffered technical delays during its rollout. The Department of Education is encouraging colleges and universities to adjust their decision deadlines due to the delays. Under the traditional enrollment deadline of May 1, students would likely only have a few weeks to review their financial aid offers and commit to a school.

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21 High School Internships in NYC

College Transitions

Internships for High School Students NYC – As an undergraduate, you’ll certainly have many opportunities to snag major-specific internships; however, many high school students now seek out internships as well to bolster their undergraduate application materials.

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Top 30 Colleges With the Best Merit Scholarships

road2college

If you’re a family that won’t qualify for need-based aid, it’s time to start looking for colleges with the best. The post Top 30 Colleges With the Best Merit Scholarships appeared first on Road2College.

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Aligning Your Academic Program Portfolio to Student and Labor Market Demand

Ruffaloni

Developing new and innovating within existing academic programs to meet evolving external market demand is critical but can be a daunting challenge for many colleges and universities. It may be overwhelming to consider where to begin in understanding what appeals to students and the needs of the labor market. Depending upon your college or university sector, institutional culture, and established governance and planning processes , the intentional use of student and labor market demand data in y

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Transform Your School’s Campus Visit from Routine to Remarkable

Enrollment Catalyst

In a world where first impressions are crucial, the campus visit can be a deciding factor for prospective families considering your private school. Have you ever considered your campus visit experience from beginning to end? I have experienced many routine campus tours where the conversation is lacking, the campus is uninviting, and the wow factor is missing.

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March Madness 2024 Round of 64: The Mascots

Estrela Consulting Blog

It’s March Madness time! Here at Estrela, we are taking our brackets to the next level. Join us each round to learn something fun about the schools in the tournament!

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UT-Austin Announces Significant Changes for Freshman Fall 2025

Tex Admissions

Scooter adventure in Tabanan, Bali On March 11, 2024, UT-Austin announced significant changes for the upcoming Freshman Fall 2025 admissions cycle. As of writing, UT has not updated it’s admissions page yet. The proposed changes include the following: UT-Austin is not test optional. All Fall 2025 freshman applicants must submit an official SAT or ACT directly from the testing agency to be eligible for admission.

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Famous Hamlet Quotes & Expert Analysis

College Transitions

If you’re here, you’ve probably been asked to read Shakespeare’s longest play, Hamlet. Don’t worry if you’re feeling overwhelmed – it’s not an easy play.

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Six Key Strategies to Lower Your EFC/SAI

road2college

Colleges use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for financial aid grants and loans. The. The post Six Key Strategies to Lower Your EFC/SAI appeared first on Road2College.

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Solving Today’s Enrollment Challenges With AI

Ruffaloni

At RNL’s recent Graduate and Online Innovation Summit, I had the chance to sit down with Stephen Drew, RNL’s Chief AI Officer , for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is going to change how we do and what we do in higher education. Steve and RNL’s AI development team are hard at work getting ready to launch RNL’s first AI-driven solutions in May of this year, but he was happy to sit down to cover topics ranging from the highest level like “What is AI?

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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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Biden Admin Expands TRIO Eligibility to Undocumented Students

BestColleges

The Department of Education is expanding TRIO program eligibility to undocumented students. The expansion only applies to TRIO programs aimed at helping students enroll in college. Some stakeholders hope future expansions will also include TRIO programs for college students. The Biden administration will soon expand the availability of college prep programs to non-U.S. citizens , including undocumented students.

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Why Your High School Class Decisions are Important | Scoir

Scoir

For many high schools, course selection for the next school year begins as early as January. So, the fall is often a good time to consider your next steps. While electives and core classes may vary from school to school, there are a few good rules to follow to maximize your time in high school.

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Is Western Governors University Accredited? Is WGU Legit?

College Transitions

So, you’re curious about Western Governors University (WGU) and you want to know if this online university is legit, accredited, and, potentially, worth your time. These are great questions. It’s worth starting by explaining a bit about WGU, and then we’ll dive into the school’s accreditation status and the most recent controversy concerning the school.

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How To Find Schools For Less Than $20,000 Per Year

road2college

If you ever want honest-to-goodness advice about paying for college, ask a parent who’s already been through it. They are. The post How To Find Schools For Less Than $20,000 Per Year appeared first on Road2College.

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Achieving Success Without an OPM

Ruffaloni

Over the years, I have consulted with dozens of institutions who, in understanding the market dynamics of our time, began the process of expanding their online offerings. The key challenge for many schools has been not just a lack of bandwidth, but also not having the in-house expertise needed to create, manage, market for, recruit, and enroll students in online programs.

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March Madness 2024 Elite 8: Selectivity

Estrela Consulting Blog

It’s March Madness time! Here at Estrela, we are taking our brackets to the next level. Join us each round to learn something fun about the schools in the tournament! In the first round, we explored the mascots , our second round celebrated notable alumni , and in the Sweet 16 we learned about campus traditions.

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These Schools Have Banned Legacy Admissions

BestColleges

Data Summary Check Legacy admissions is the practice of giving preferential treatment to children of alumni and donors at colleges and universities. Check During the 2022-2023 academic year, more than 1,300 institutions reported that they did not consider an applicant's legacy status for admission. Note Reference [1] Check During the same year, however, one-third of selective four-year institutions (32%) reported that they did consider legacy status.

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What to Do if You’ve Been Waitlisted by a University of California (UC) School 2024

The Koppelman Group

There are nine California universities that use the University of California application, which is their own application process distinct from the Common App. These are UC Davis, UC Berkeley, UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, UCLA, UC Irvine, and UC San Diego, and they have their own way of doing things from start to finish. This can be overwhelming for students who are also applying to schools that use the Common App or Coalition App, especially if you’ve been waitlisted

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The Divine Nine Fraternities & Sororities

College Transitions

The late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were simultaneously troubled and vibrant years for the African American community in the US. For many, this was a time of Jim Crow laws and other types of institutionalized racism, racial violence and cultural prejudice against Black Americans.

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How to Prepare for the Digital SAT in 9 Steps

road2college

Editor’s Note: The author, Dr. Kelly Frindell, is a test prep expert and owner of InHouse Test Prep. Students across. The post How to Prepare for the Digital SAT in 9 Steps appeared first on Road2College.

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What Drives Graduate Student Enrollment Decisions?

Ruffaloni

RNL graduate student data helps institutions better target graduate students Cost and flexible program options are two of the biggest enrollment factors. Do you know why your graduate students choose to enroll at your institution? Understanding why your students select the institutions in which they enroll can help you to refine your messaging to focus on the things most important in graduate student enrollment decisions as well as ensuring alignment in your recruitment process.

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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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