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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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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BestColleges

MAY 2, 2024

The Department of Education will forgive debt for over 300,000 former Art Institute students. ED found that the Art Institute misled potential students with inflated job placement rates. This appears to be the biggest debt forgiveness action aimed at any for-profit institution under the Biden administration. Former students need not take any further action to qualify for debt forgiveness.

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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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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MAY 27, 2024

Last year I wrote this blog criticizing February , and man did the Feb fans have some words. Wow. Well, now I’m taking the other side of that coin to say that I’m a big fan of May. First, the weather. Now, maybe you live somewhere I’m not thinking of or unfamiliar with and you have some terrible May situation, but in the South, the pollen is gone, the flowers are out, the bugs and humidity haven’t arrived, and most mornings and evenings are cool.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 3, 2024

Collaborate, learn, and discover a Family Journey framework that will help you prioritize and implement proven recruitment and retention strategies. Join Andy Lynch and Dr. Rick Newberry (a.k.a., the Enrollment Marketing Geeks) this fall for a one-day, in-person workshop! Using the Family Journey framework, you’ll affirm what you’re doing well and close gaps in your marketing and admissions process.

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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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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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College Transitions

MAY 29, 2024

Teens and young children alike can benefit enormously from the practice of journaling. Journaling can provide a healthy mode of processing all kinds of thoughts, from complicated emotions, to funny ideas, to big life goals. The classroom can be a great place to start journaling, whether the practice stays here or carries on throughout students’ […] The post 150 Journal Prompts for Kids, Middle & High School Students first appeared on College Transitions.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 20, 2024

Learn what medical school prerequisites to take and what extracurricular activities to pursue to meet your premed requirements and maximize your admission chances Understanding medical school requirements is crucial as you map out your college courses Introduction Medical school degree requirement Medical school course requirements Medical school major requirements Medical school GPA requirement Medical school MCAT requirement Medical school extracurricular activity requirements Medical school l

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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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sparkslearn

MAY 10, 2024

Elevate your debate prowess and join the ranks of articulate orators at the esteemed Harvard University Summer Debate Camp 2024 Council’s annual summer camp. This exclusive program is meticulously designed for high school students who are passionate about honing their debating skills, critical thinking, and public speaking abilities. Engage in a comprehensive curriculum that meticulously intertwines policy analysis with the art of persuasion.

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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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BestColleges

MAY 8, 2024

D'Youville University is having an AI robot speak at commencement. Sophia the robot will engage in a Q&A with a student leader. Some students and faculty are upset by the university's choice of speaker. D'Youville has established a second ceremony not featuring Sophia. It's that time of year again when universities everywhere are busy announcing commencement speakers for the annual spring ceremony.

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College Transitions

MAY 9, 2024

Rising seniors who will be applying to college this fall are almost sure to face the question, “Common App vs. Coalition: what’s the difference?” However, this rivalry isn’t quite on par with Coke vs. Pepsi, Ford vs. Chevy, or Nike vs. Reebok. Rather, the case of the Common App vs.

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College Wise

MAY 8, 2024

As we slip further into a world dominated by technology, careers in computer science have continued to become more and more highly sought after. Add to that the public image of successful tech tycoons like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, and it’s no surprise that high school students are often eager to strive toward futures related to CS.

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Scoir

MAY 28, 2024

For many parents/guardians, it might be a daunting idea to let their student take a gap year off of school before leaving for college. Most parents worry that their student may decide not to attend college after taking a year off, instead opting to wander the world as a vagabond.

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The College Curators

MAY 1, 2024

The College Curators 2024 List of College Acceptances: Helping High School Seniors Find the Right School Congratulations to the Class of 2024 high school seniors! We are so proud of.

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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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BestColleges

MAY 31, 2024

Maurie McInnis, president of Stony Brook University, has also served in leadership roles at the University of Virginia and the University of Texas at Austin. McInnis helped establish the New York Climate Exchange, a public campus for climate research, solutions, and student opportunities. Yale's 23rd president, Peter Salovey, announced last year he would retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year to return to a faculty position.

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College Transitions

MAY 6, 2024

What is a gap year, anyway? To answer that question, we’ll need to make a brief detour to the 1980s. Back then, parents’ worst nightmare was that their flaky Gen-X teens would defer entry into college, stating that they first needed to “find themselves.

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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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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

MAY 7, 2024

Does your student have time to volunteer this summer? Here are some suggestions for both long and short-term opportunities. (Click on underlined names for links to the programs.) Central Park offers Teen Volunteer Days on the weekends where groups of teens clean up areas of the park. Interested in farming in NYC? Earth Matters offers Friday work days and compost builds where teens can learn about composting, gardening, and animal care.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 29, 2024

How to Choose A College Major Wondering how to choose a college major? Choosing your major in college is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make during your academic journey. The choice shapes your career path, influences your future job opportunities, and even impact your personal life, the types of other people you will meet along the way, and your overall life fulfillment.

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road2college

MAY 17, 2024

Millions of high school students apply for college each year, and many have to write at least one college application. The post How to Write a College Essay That Works appeared first on Road2College.

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High School Applications 91

BestColleges

MAY 21, 2024

A new study analyzes the return on investment of undergraduate and graduate programs. Some 31% of students are enrolled in programs that do not lead to a positive ROI. The median ROI for a bachelor's degree is $160,000. It estimates that 43% of master's degrees aren't worth the cost. Two recent high school graduates, both highly accomplished students, will soon set off to college.

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Colorado State University

MAY 6, 2024

A Ram’s Life is a vlog series for Rams by Rams, and showcases everything from the daily life of a CSU Ram to advice videos, DIY tutorials, tips and tricks for navigating college life, and even excursions into Fort Collins and beyond Colorado State. Sit down with Colorado State University vlogger, Amanda, and learn how she narrowed down her college list and chose to come to CSU.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2024

Last year, there were over one million international scholars enrolled in U.S. colleges, drawn by the promise of an excellent education and increased professional opportunities. For students coming to the U.S. from abroad, however, applying to these schools can feel incredibly complicated, especially as application processes often differ from those in their home countries.

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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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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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Solomon Admissions

MAY 31, 2024

So, you’ve started researching colleges you’re interested in applying to. You’ve done the virtual tour, read about the amazing clubs, and dreamt about having group Spotify sessions with your dorm floor. You’re starting to make your spreadsheet with the college deadlines, and you’re coming across a few different types of deadlines, including Early Decision and… The post Early Action vs Early Decision: Understanding the Difference appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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BestColleges

MAY 20, 2024

The lawsuit alleges that a University of Oklahoma official told a plaintiff she would have gotten more financial aid if she was African American. According to the lawsuit, race-based scholarships fall under the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 race-conscious admissions ban. The lawsuit claims data shows the university gave more grant aid to Black students than to other student groups.

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Colorado State University

MAY 23, 2024

When it comes to applying for scholarships, the task can be immediately overwhelming. Where do you find scholarships? How do you apply? What do they each require? This is going to take forever! But at Colorado State, we do things a little differently. We’re so proud of our one-and-done scholarship application process. Almost all CSU scholarships live in the same place, and can be applied for with one application, one time, and that’s it.

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road2college

MAY 21, 2024

Navigating insurance options is essential for college students to protect their health, belongings, and finances. However, many people aren’t aware. The post 6 Types of Insurance for College Students and How to Save on Them appeared first on Road2College.

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Scoir

MAY 21, 2024

College decision time is here, and many students are still uncertain about which college they will attend. What makes this year even more difficult is the FAFSA delays. Plus, just like in recent years, a number of students may have also been waitlisted by their first-choice college. It seems as though the frustration around waitlisting students has been growing each year.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 1, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes In the dynamic landscape of higher education, institutions constantly seek innovative strategies to enhance their brand visibility, improve student engagement, and foster a sense of community. One potent yet underutilized strategy is the implementation of a Student Ambassador Program. This initiative not only empowers students by giving them a voice and leadership opportunities but also serves as a bridge between the student body and university administration, enhancing

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