Enrollment Catalyst
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Join the Enrollment Marketing Geeks in Orlando, FL, to Map Out Your Enrollment Marketing Plan! Join Andy Lynch, President and CEO of North Star Marketing , and Dr. Rick Newberry, President of Enrollment Catalyst , for a two-day workshop that will revolutionize how your team plans and executes recruitment and retention marketing strategies. Wed, Nov 30 through Fri, Dec 2, 2022.
Ivy Central
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
September is college rankings season. Across the world, websites and newspapers publish stories about the rankings of colleges and universities; some focus on specific countries like the US and UK, while others claim to tell you which are the ‘best’ in the world. While there are many other factors that students should use when making final admission decisions, college ranking lists are a resource that students and parents should use, so in this blog, I’m going to help you understand college rank
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Koodoos Learning
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
As the name states, personal statements are inherently personal and meant to communicate your qualifications and show what kind of person you are. For this reason, each statement an admissions team member reads is uniquely different from any other, as it should be. That said, there are still some general do’s and don’ts to consider when writing your personal statement.
DC College Counseling
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK TRACKING HURRICANE IAN Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by Hurricane Ian this week. Several schools, including the University of Florida , have been closed for several days and are expected to resume normal operations next week. The storm is making its way up the East Coast this weekend, so stay safe!
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Reading Time: 9 minutes Today, instant messaging platforms are capturing the time and attention of students all over the world, and WhatsApp is a key player. Around the world, WhatsApp is the default channel for personal communication, offering features such as group chats, video and audio messaging, and graphics. And the best part? Your school can get on board with this service to communicate with prospective students. .
Estrela Consulting Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
It’s no secret that during these uncertain economic times, colleges are having a more challenging time than ever maintaining balanced operating budgets. And while the question of whether or not families should apply for need-based financial aid comes up every year, the idea that there may be an “admissions edge” when not applying for financial aid seems to be more relevant than ever.
Enrollment Catalyst
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Several months ago, Andy Lynch and I launched our Enrollment Marketing Geeks brand through a series of webinars. And now, we are building on this by offering our very first workshop in Orlando, FL, from November 30 to December 2. During this workshop, we will utilize the Family Journey as our guiding framework for enrollment marketing planning as we consider the processes and strategies you should implement at each phase.
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Solomon Admissions
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
If you have gotten to the point of withdrawing an application, this means that you have been accepted to another university or college - congratulations on your accomplishment! This is a moment to be proud of, as you have poured a ton of time, energy, and effort into your studies and activities during your high school years (and your college application essays!
DC College Counseling
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Fall is officially in the air, and we’re enjoying pumpkin carves, apple picking, and football games. But there’s one fall tradition that stands out among the rest: homecoming! Over the next month, many high schools and universities across the country will be celebrating with pep rallies, spirit days, and most importantly, sports games. Students will dress up in silly costumes, participate in crazy relays, and maybe even get crowned as head of homecoming.
Educated Quest
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
The early fall has been the best time for me to announce my annual list of Public Ivy schools. This is one of my most-read posts. I realize that some people may not like the phrase ‘Public Ivy’ That term was conceived by Richard Moll, a former dean of admissions, to recognize schools that he believed to be the nation’s best public universities in 1985.
Estrela Consulting Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
While students are knee-deep in the exciting college application process, it’s important not to forget about the other piece to the puzzle - financial aid! The two main forms for financial aid open October 1st, and we’ve got everything you need to know in order to successfully begin the process.
Enrollment Catalyst
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Join Sarah Donovan, Senior Director of Advancement, at The First Academy in Orlando, with the Enrollment Marketing Geeks, as she discusses some key concepts and strategies related to managing an admissions waitlist/waitpool. During this webinar, Sarah will explore issues related to defining your process of a waitlist or a waitpool, the spread of applicants, openings and qualifications, connections with families who are waiting, and enrollment priorities and preparations for a season of feast or
Ivy Central
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Early Action, or EA, is offered by many public universities and a few private universities in the US, whose deadline is typically in November. It is often thought that Early Action (EA) is a ‘non-binding’ application to colleges and universities in the US. Typically, this means that you can apply to other universities simultaneously – something that the Early Decision or ED disallows you from doing.
Admissions Village
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
As I sit outside I am trying to reconcile this gorgeous fall day with the text message a colleague just sent me. Another young person committed suicide this week on a college campus. Depression and anxiety among teens and young people is at an all-time high. Last year, I felt like it was an almost daily or weekly occurrence that I was hearing about some beautiful young person’s decision to end their life.
Enrollment Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
On an airplane. At a party. Ran into an old friend. In line for the bathroom. These are just some of the places you might be asked, “so, what do you do?” It’s the ubiquitous question of our times. We ask one another this question because “what we do” for a living goes beyond earning […]. The post Focus on Fulfillment appeared first on Enrollment Resources.
The College Solutions Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
College degrees cost too much to ignore the return on investment (ROI) for colleges on your list, as well as the ROI for a particular academic college major. Luckily, a handful of resources, which rely on federal data, can help you pinpoint the ROI for not only specific colleges, but also academic majors within particular schools. Return on Investment (ROI) for Colleges and College Majors.
Solomon Admissions
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
You have signed up for your college admissions interview, done your research on the school, and practiced your introduction in the mirror tens of times. But the big question is, what are you going to wear? While your outfit may seem like the least important part of your college admissions interview, how you look will impact how the interviewer remembers you.
Humbach Education Consulting
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Talk about a brilliant collaboration! The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), in conjunction with Oregon State University have created a fantastic new tool - the AXS Companion (download the brochure here) or visit online HERE. “The AXS Companion is a free, open online resource to help students navigate the Common Application. IECA volunteers created the content, and Oregon State University’s Ecampus developed the platform with the goal of helping students achieve greater suc
Ivy Central
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
With the submission deadline for applying in the early round of US college applications rapidly approaching, you will hopefully be well on the way to finishing your personal essay. However, if you are struggling, this article will hopefully help as I share five tips from college admission professionals that can help you create a winning essay. For many students, writing a solid personal essay is the most challenging part of the application; its test comes because what is required is significantl
Admissions.Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Scattergrams, the ubiquitous x/y axis graphs that have caught on like wildfire over the last twenty-five years because of their inclusion in Naviance, MaiaLearning, Cialfo, and other online college counseling tools used by thousands of American high schools. Scattergrams purport to show a student’s chances of admission at different colleges and universities by plotting previous students from a particular high school on an x/y axis graph based on such students’ GPAs on one axis and th
the college spy
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
The College Spy periodically welcomes guest blogs from other experts and thought leaders on topics we believe will be of interest to parents and students on the journey from high school to higher education. Today’s guest blogger is Andrea Malkin Brenner, PhD, a college transition educator, creator of the Talking College™ Card Deck , the original card deck of discussion prompts for college-bound students and their parents, and co-author of How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You’
College Admissions Strategies
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
By Kelly Barnhardt, College Admissions Strategies, Owner Long-established patterns of college admissions have been disrupted in the last two years. Many consider the changes to be a result of the pandemic, but the pandemic only accelerated trends that had been building for a decade. While most colleges have struggled to cope with declining enrollment, elite […].
Office of Undergraduate Admission Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Thoughts for seniors as you navigate the college process, Liz Kinsley A couple weeks back, I was chatting with a colleague about the upcoming application cycle: “This is the last pandemic class,” he remarked. “Interesting,” I replied. “I think of them as the first pandemic class: the first class to feel the effects of Covid.
enrollmentFUEL
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
We’ve talked about it for months, but the need for these conversations hasn’t subsided: the Great Resignation is still going. According to sources within the Higher Education industry, professional staff turnover will continue to affect campuses, and by extension enrollment management teams, for yet another year.
Georgia Tech Admissions Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
This week the US News and World Report rankings of colleges came out. Over the years, I have written extensively about this topic, in order to put them in perspective and point away from the list and more toward the methodology , i.e. how they are formulated. Here is what I know. Your time is limited. Between friends, school, work, practice, studying, and the basics of eating and sleeping, you are busy.
#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology today announced the hiring of Heather S. Duffy, JD, PhD, as Assistant Professor and Chair of Biotechnology. Dr. Duffy will lead the development of the nonprofit college’s Biotechnology program, where students will receive an Associate degree in Biotechnology to fill jobs in the booming biotechnology industry, which is rapidly expanding in Massachusetts.
Ivy College Essay
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Student In to the Ivy League. Parents want their children to do well in life, and if you have always dreamed of having your son or daughter graduate from an Ivy League college — which, to define the term “Ivy League,” refers to the eight schools that make up “The Ivies” and includes: Harvard , Princeton , Yale (the “Big Three”), as well as Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, Columbia, and Penn (The University of Pennsylva
Excelsior Admissions Consulting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Food delivery services like DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub can save time and bring special treats they may not find on campus! The cornerstone of any great college care package: snacks! Protein bars, beef jerky, and fruit can provide a natural energy boost for long study sessions, and individually wrapped snacks make it easier to share with friends.
Enrollment Management
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
“It was an impulse buy,” I lied as I slipped an arm into my new forest green zip-up varsity jacket with black trim. “You sent me four pictures from the fitting room,” said my friend, in immediate recognition of my self-delusion. “Plus made me go with you to the store.” Okay. Not impulsive per se. “I knew you’d buy it when you heard the return policy.
Discovery College Consulting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The considerable growth in the number of colleges offering test-optional admissions has led many students and parents to question whether the ACT/SAT are necessary or relevant. Unfortunately, the answer is not simple, and whether a student should take these tests and submit scores has become a more complicated question. A bit of history: test-optional admissions are nothing new.
Educated Quest
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions is one of the newest, and more necessary, college advice guides around. It was one of the best college guides that I have read, because it presented new, unfamiliar viewpoints, at least for me. This is going to be a lengthy review. I had to do some homework after I read the book. Co-authored by Timothy Fields, Senior Associate Dean of Admissions at Emory University and Shereem Herdon-Brown, an independent college admissions advisor, this book
Admissions.Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Let’s face it, these days so much of the world of undergraduate admissions is smoke a mirrors. Which makes it particularly noteworthy when a big institution like University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign goes out of its way to be transparent about the fact that it’s a university made up of many different acceptance rates, not just one top-line number.
Solomon Admissions
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
One of the most common questions higher education professionals receive is, “how can students make themselves stand out in a very competitive and saturated academic environment?” The application process can often seem overwhelming and clouded in mystery but there are some very clear steps you can take to show yourself in the best light during the application review.
Excelsior Admissions Consulting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
High schools differ in how much access parents have to the college counselors. School counselors may offer meetings for parents and students in 11th and 12th grades. Parents should schedule a meeting, if offered. Come prepared with questions about the college process and your child’s specific college considerations. Here are some questions to consider discussing with your child's counselor. 11th Grade Questions How does the college process work?
Enrollment Management
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
“It was an impulse buy,” I lied as I slipped an arm into my new forest green zip-up varsity jacket with black trim. “You sent me four pictures from the fitting room,” said my friend, in immediate recognition of my self-delusion. “Plus made me go with you to the store.” Okay. Not impulsive per se. “I knew you’d buy it when you heard the return policy.
The Enrollment Marketer
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
HubSpot and Slate are both incredibly powerful technology platforms that serve higher education marketers and enrollment managers. HubSpot’s marketing automation tools, data. analytics, and marketing attribution capabilities are unmatched in this space, while Slate’s application management, event organization tools, and queries tool, are equally impressive.
College Success
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
The FAFSA—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid—opens in three weeks. No one enjoys collecting all the required documents and information, which includes IRS tax returns for the previous two years; current bank statement balances; investment balances (including stocks, bonds, and trusts); K-1 documents; corporate. The post Should We File The FAFSA??
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