Penn Nursing

APRIL 29, 2021

All around Penn Nursing, students are volunteering, teaching, organizing, and conducting research with one shared goal: to make the world a fairer place.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 30, 2021

April is stress awareness month. During the pandemic we have all had the challenge of maintaining our mental health, but it's been especially difficult for high school students. Selective colleges are looking for students that demonstrate they value their mental health. Savvy applicants practice self-care in a number of ways, including getting regular exercise and eating healthy, but two others stand out: Sleep.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

APRIL 26, 2021

Many high school juniors are busy with school work, extracurricular activities and other responsibilities, not to mention the burdens of the ongoing pandemic. Here is a timeline to stay on track and, hopefully, make the college admissions process a little easier. Please note that this is a general timeline, and students should adjust it to fit their specific needs.

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 22, 2021

Gen Z, a/k/a/ Zoomers and Their Daily "Pivot" Gen Z, a/k/a/ Zoomers, get a lot of crap (criticism) for a lot of things. This is true of every generation and it’s fair to say that some of it is deserved and some not so much. Say what you want about Zoomers but man, they have got some cajónes. I know I’m not alone when I say that the word, “pivot” has been used ad nauseum, in the past year, so I’m only going to use it once.

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College in 321

APRIL 21, 2021

Introducing Dance into College by College in 3-2-1: College Advising for Dancers. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant. About 5 years ago I started on a journey as an Independent Educational Consultant. It has been so rewarding to help high school students find their way to a college that is perfect for them. During this time, I continued to raise my teenage daughters that were into all things dance.

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Great College Advice

APRIL 4, 2021

What is a weighted GPA and how is that different from an unweighted GPA? How do colleges calculate your GPA in high school in the admissions process? Some students take courses that “weigh” more than others, which can boost their GPA and their class rank. But how do colleges treat these different weights when they read your application? Calculating GPA for College.

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Penn Nursing

APRIL 27, 2021

A Penn Nursing alumnus uses fine art photography as stressrelief. But his work is also an eye-opening window into the realities of nursing and health care during the pandemic.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

APRIL 12, 2021

How does a high school student figure out where to apply to college? How many colleges and universities should they apply to and what kinds of schools should they be? The goal is to create a list that maximizes the student’s chances of being accepted to a college that they want to attend. How many colleges should a student apply to? 1. The number of colleges to apply to for most students is between 8 and 14.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

APRIL 27, 2021

Highlighting John Palmer Rea. John Palmer Rea, Belmont University, Nashville, TN. John Palmer Rea started as a student recruiter and student worker in admissions when he was enrolled at Belmont University (Nashville, TN). He managed and trained all of our tour guides and became president of our student Bruin Recruiter organization of over 130 volunteers.

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Penn Nursing

APRIL 27, 2021

Penn Nursing This issue - Spring 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search DEAN’S LETTER A Year of Rising to the Challenge SCOPE Chalkin’ Your Walkin’— Pandemic Edition A DAY IN THE LIFE Samantha Cueto Policy COVID-19: How RNs Can Help Overcome Public Vaccine Hesitancy Features Leading the Charge Seeking Social Justice Change From Within Discovery & Innovation The Art of the Pandemic And the Win

Government 52

Government Policies In-State Education 52

Penn Nursing

APRIL 27, 2021

Nia Akins, Nu'20, a former Penn middle-distance star, thinks the lessons runners learn about embracing discomfort can provide valuable insights when it comes to confronting racism.

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Ivy League 52

Penn Nursing

APRIL 27, 2021

Penn Nursing This issue - Spring 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search DEAN’S LETTER A Year of Rising to the Challenge SCOPE Chalkin’ Your Walkin’— Pandemic Edition A DAY IN THE LIFE Samantha Cueto Policy COVID-19: How RNs Can Help Overcome Public Vaccine Hesitancy Features Leading the Charge Seeking Social Justice Change From Within Discovery & Innovation The Art of the Pandemic And the Win

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Penn Nursing

APRIL 27, 2021

Almost any Penn student, alum, staff, or faculty is familiar with the pedestrian- friendly South Street Bridge that connects West Philly to Center City. And if you're involved in health care—whether attending classes at Penn Nursing or working in CHOP or HUP, it has likely factored heavily in your day-to-day commute.

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Penn Nursing

APRIL 27, 2021

Ingred Prince, Nu'16, is a Registered Nurse and emerging screenwriter based in Baltimore, Maryland. A Baltimore Youth Film Arts Fellow, Ingred is a recipient of the 2019 Saul Zaentz Innovation Fund Award.

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Penn Nursing

APRIL 27, 2021

Samantha joined Penn Nursing's BSN program remotely this past fall from her hometown of Union City, New Jersey. Before coming to campus in January, she lived with her parents, younger brother and sister, Abuela, and three huge Labrador Retrievers. While she may not have been on campus, she found plenty of ways to stay busy and engaged!

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

APRIL 22, 2021

The Facts and Feelings of Choosing Your College or University: Tips. Bryan Rutledge, Director of College Counseling, Woodward Academy, College Park, GA. If you are a counselor trying to help students make college decisions this spring (or summer), we hope you will find these tips helpful to share with students! The waiting is finally over, and you know your admission results.

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Simply Admissions

APRIL 1, 2021

This month we have a guest blog writer, Alexandra Hartmann! Alexandra is Simply Admissions’ newest educational consultant. You can learn more about Alexandra’s background here. We’re very excited to have her on our team! It has officially been three months since I joined the Simply Admissions team in the hopes of helping and guiding international students and their families through the USA college admissions process.

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Penn Nursing

APRIL 29, 2021

Penn Nursing This issue - Spring 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search DEAN’S LETTER A Year of Rising to the Challenge SCOPE Chalkin’ Your Walkin’— Pandemic Edition A DAY IN THE LIFE Samantha Cueto Policy COVID-19: How RNs Can Help Overcome Public Vaccine Hesitancy Features Leading the Charge Seeking Social Justice Change From Within Discovery & Innovation The Art of the Pandemic And the Win

Policies 52

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Penn Nursing

APRIL 29, 2021

Penn Nursing This issue - Spring 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search DEAN’S LETTER A Year of Rising to the Challenge SCOPE Chalkin’ Your Walkin’— Pandemic Edition A DAY IN THE LIFE Samantha Cueto Policy COVID-19: How RNs Can Help Overcome Public Vaccine Hesitancy Features Leading the Charge Seeking Social Justice Change From Within Discovery & Innovation The Art of the Pandemic And the Win

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Penn Nursing

APRIL 29, 2021

Penn Nursing This issue - Spring 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search DEAN’S LETTER A Year of Rising to the Challenge SCOPE Chalkin’ Your Walkin’— Pandemic Edition A DAY IN THE LIFE Samantha Cueto Policy COVID-19: How RNs Can Help Overcome Public Vaccine Hesitancy Features Leading the Charge Seeking Social Justice Change From Within Discovery & Innovation The Art of the Pandemic And the Win

Concentration 52

Concentration Policies Programs University 52

Penn Nursing

APRIL 29, 2021

Penn Nursing This issue - Spring 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search DEAN’S LETTER A Year of Rising to the Challenge SCOPE Chalkin’ Your Walkin’— Pandemic Edition A DAY IN THE LIFE Samantha Cueto Policy COVID-19: How RNs Can Help Overcome Public Vaccine Hesitancy Features Leading the Charge Seeking Social Justice Change From Within Discovery & Innovation The Art of the Pandemic And the Win

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