Enrollment Catalyst
AUGUST 21, 2024
In today’s competitive educational landscape, many schools invest in paid search marketing strategies, expecting a significant increase in prospective student inquiries. However, visibility alone doesn’t always translate into actual leads. Too often, schools find themselves with a significant online presence but little to show for measurable results.
Enrollment Builders
AUGUST 20, 2024
Are you unhappy with your enrollment rate of prospective students? Do you worry something is wrong with your higher ed admissions strategies but don’t know how to improve them? You’re not alone!
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BestColleges
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Vote HBCU "Say It Louder" tour utilizes the student leadership at each historically Black college and university (HBCU) to guest-star on panels and join local events. Vote HBCU is a national program that equips HBCU student leaders with the tools to organize voter activism on campus and register students to vote. Some of the most common barriers to HBCU students voting are voter ID requirements and disinformation.
PrepScholar
AUGUST 21, 2024
You may have seen a lot of news in the past few years about closed colleges. It's true; many colleges have shut down in the past decade, and some sources estimate that roughly one college closes down each week. Which colleges have closed, and why? And should you be concerned about the school you're interested in or attending closing? Read this guide to learn which colleges have closed down since 2015, what happens when a college closes, and why there have been more closed colleges in recent year
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
AUGUST 21, 2024
Reading Time: 12 minutes Instagram is a highly visual and engaging platform that has become a vital tool for schools to reach prospective students, engage current ones, and showcase their vibrant campus life. However, the fast-paced nature of social media trends means schools must continuously adapt their strategies to stay relevant and effective. This blog will explore the top Instagram trends schools should know to enhance their marketing efforts.
Top Tier Admissions
AUGUST 23, 2024
Northwestern University , located in Evanston, Illinois, is ranked #9 on the most recent U.S. News & World Report ’s list of National Universities. 70% of its more than 8.5k undergraduate students live on campus. Northwestern also competes in NCAA Division I sports in the Big Ten conference. Northwestern had an acceptance rate of 8% for the Class of 2028 and it remains test-optional for the Class of 2029.
road2college
AUGUST 23, 2024
Dear Roadie, After putting myself through school, surviving a difficult divorce, and raising two kids on my own, I’m finally. The post Dear Roadie: Is It Wrong Not To Pay My Son’s College Tuition If I Make $500,000 A Year? appeared first on Road2College.
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College Transitions
AUGUST 23, 2024
The University of Notre Dame is a famed Catholic institution located outside the city of South Bend, Indiana. It is a dream college for many brilliant high school students around the globe, across all faiths.
Scoir
AUGUST 21, 2024
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road2college
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves more purposes than most people realize, and you may miss out. The post Why You Should Fill Out FAFSA Even if You Don’t Qualify for Financial Aid appeared first on Road2College.
JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG
AUGUST 19, 2024
One of the most memorable articles I ever read was in the New York Times, about information cascades, specifically about the value of low-fat diets.
Top Tier Admissions
AUGUST 21, 2024
Welcome to our new blog series, where we’ll spotlight the journeys of a few of our students who have successfully navigated the college admissions process with our guidance. Through these stories, you’ll hear firsthand how our expert counseling not only helped students gain acceptance to top universities like Harvard but also shaped their academic and professional paths.
Great College Advice
AUGUST 20, 2024
The junior year of high school is the most important year in preparing for college admissions. It is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application. It will likely be the most rigorous year of classes as you ramp up your class load with AP, Honors and IB courses. It is also when you should carve out time in your already busy schedule to begin exploring college admissions.
road2college
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Seven Sisters Colleges are a group of historic women’s colleges in the Northeastern U.S. known for their strong academics. The post The Seven Sisters Colleges: Is One Right For You? appeared first on Road2College.
Scoir
AUGUST 21, 2024
So, you’ve signed up for NACAC. You have your ticket and transportation planned, but odds are, you’ve been so busy it’s been hard to think ahead much more than that.
North Star Admissions Consulting
AUGUST 23, 2024
Ten weeks from today, on November first, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. (Some are due even earlier, on October fifteenth.) Although these dates are fast approaching, don’t worry – with the right organization and strategy it’s plenty of time. For the next ten weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly.
Solomon Admissions
AUGUST 23, 2024
Updated: August 2024 (Originally published: January 2018) The Importance of Research Experience for High School Students Students often hear the word “research,” but they might not fully understand what it means. It’s a term that pops up in phrases like “do your research,” which simply means digging deeper to learn more about something. But in… The post Why does research experience matter?
HelloCollege
AUGUST 20, 2024
When it comes to applying to college, one key way to stand out is by showing colleges that you’ve taken challenging coursework. While high schools offer different options for rigorous courses, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) are two of the most common (and most standardized) options for challenging courses in high school.
AHM Advising
AUGUST 19, 2024
I worked for many years in an admissions office, so I took for granted that applicants understood what happens after they hit the submit button on their application. Sometimes, students panic because they log in the day after submission and notice that their application is marked "incomplete." I need to remind them that despite all of the technological advances we have, there are still humans involved in this process and some of the work is actually manual.
Peterson's Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Tapping into our motivation is a powerful way to supercharge back-to-school success. Bringing awareness to how you are motivated and wielding the power of what drives you may lead you to lasting fulfillment in your life and academic career. Tap Into Natural Curiosity—Intrinsic Motivation People engage in an activity when intrinsically motivated because they find it interesting and inherently satisfying.
Next Admit College Admissions Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Rice University , located in Houston, TX, is a highly ranked research institution with a roughly 8% acceptance rate. With Division I athletics , strong academic offerings , and inclusive campus life , Rice attracts many qualified applicants every year. If you’re hoping to score an acceptance letter, you’ll need to nail your Rice supplemental essays first.
HelloCollege
AUGUST 22, 2024
Congratulations! You’ve reached the end of your Common App personal…or you’re thinking about the end of your personal statement, and that’s still a cause for celebration. Consider your favorite show, film, or book—how did you feel when it ended? Perhaps you were sad because you had spent so much time with the characters that they felt like close friends, or maybe you were angry at a disappointing conclusion that left more questions than answers.
BestColleges
AUGUST 23, 2024
The nationwide counselor-to-student ratio is 1-to-385, and nearly a quarter of all public schools have no counselor. Apply Genius looks to fill that gap. Apply Genius is an AI college admissions consultant available from the App Store for $9.99 a month, which is less than the thousands of dollars many students spend on an independent consultant. Apply Genius makes a student profile of your college goals to give you personalized answers to your questions or a catalog of 100-plus premade questions
The Koppelman Group
AUGUST 23, 2024
Harvey Mudd is an engineering, science, and mathematics-focused liberal arts college in Claremont, California. A member of The Claremont Colleges inter-collegiate system, Harvey Mudd offers the under 1,000 undergraduates enrolled a STEM-focused education with the resources and opportunities of a larger liberal arts network. The acceptance rate is about 13%.
College Transitions
AUGUST 23, 2024
With an acceptance rate of just 5% for the 2024-25 entering class, Vanderbilt has become one of the more selective schools in the United States.
iSchoolConnect
AUGUST 21, 2024
Why France France’s MBA programs frequently attract a diverse student body from various international backgrounds, which allows students to get a multicultural perspective that enriches their educational experience. Some of the reasons to study an MBA in France are: Renowned Business Schools: France boasts some of the world’s leading business schools, such as HEC Paris, […] The post Study MBA in France in 2024 appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, t
BestColleges
AUGUST 22, 2024
Spain's IE University will now have a presence in New York, school officials announced. The school replaced Glasgow Caledonian University as the sole member of Glasgow Caledonian New York College (GCNYC). GCNYC will be renamed IE New York College, pending accreditation approval. That new campus will feature a heavy focus on sustainability. A top international business school will now have a campus in the United States.
The Koppelman Group
AUGUST 23, 2024
New York University, better known as NYU, is an iconic university in the heart of downtown New York City, and one of the largest private universities in the country. When people dream of going to school in the ‘big city,’ this is what they are picturing. Cobblestone streets, leading professors, and amazing career opportunities, NYU has it all. There are programs in the arts, business, STEM, humanities, and basically anything else you can dream of pursuing in college — and the university isn’t li
College Transitions
AUGUST 23, 2024
With a 3% acceptance rate (yes, truly), Caltech is one of the most highly selective schools in the country. Although ACT or SAT results are now required again during the admissions process, the Caltech admissions committee does give serious weight to the six supplemental essay prompts that they require from all applicants.
Berkeley² Academy
AUGUST 21, 2024
Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher learning in the U.S. Since 1792, Georgetown has grown into a university that prioritizes a collaborative learning environment and globally-minded academics. Its ~7,900 undergraduates make their home “on the hilltop” in Washington D.C., a campus and community at the intersection of learning and doing.
Caltech Admissions
AUGUST 20, 2024
After being away from Caltech last fall for study abroad at the University of Cambridge , recently, I was clearing my notes app and came across a gem of a note – a comparison list I made once I came back to Caltech (adapted for clarity): A Caltech/California appreciation list: Sunshine that’s so strong, you feel the heat while sitting at your desk even through a darkened window Unexpected random chats with people at Red Door – you never have to eat dinner alone if you don’t want to Grocery store
The Koppelman Group
AUGUST 22, 2024
The University of Pennsylvania, or Penn , is an Ivy League in Philadelphia, PA. The university is known for an exceptional undergraduate business program, and is very popular among students interested in careers in finance, consulting, law, or medicine. They also have one of the most well-respected anthropology programs in the country, and many other top programs that attract tens of thousands of applicants annually for a relative handful of spots.
College Transitions
AUGUST 22, 2024
Like the highest paid baseball, basketball, and soccer players, the highest paid NFL players bring in millions of dollars each year. The highest of the highest paid NFL players—superstars like Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Deshaun Watson—command multi-year contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
BestColleges
AUGUST 20, 2024
Dumpsters filled with hundreds of books were spotted behind the library on the New College of Florida campus. Many of the discarded books belonged to the college's discontinued gender studies program. The school claimed it was "weeding its collection," while advocacy groups have characterized it as a "cultural purge." Hundreds of books have been purged from the New College of Florida catalog — including many titles focusing on LGBTQ+, religious, and diversity subjects.
Top Tier Admissions
AUGUST 20, 2024
While authenticity and content are crucial, your writing skills can make or break your college essay. Admissions officers aren’t just evaluating what you say, but how you say it. The way you express your thoughts, the clarity of your prose, and the style of your writing all contribute to the overall impression you leave. In a sea of applications, it’s your writing that can make your essay stand out and resonate with the reader, setting the tone for the rest of your application.
The Koppelman Group
AUGUST 21, 2024
Middlebury College, located in Middlebury, VT, is a small, private liberal arts college known for their arts and humanities programs, their joint engineering programs, and their language schools. Plus, Jason Mantzoukas went there! Last year, Middlebury had a 10% acceptance rate, and it keeps trending downwards. With their test-optional policy (only 42% of applicants last year submitted scores) and no supplement, you might think it only takes a click to convincingly apply to Middlebury.
College Transitions
AUGUST 22, 2024
Getting into dental school is far from easy. Most dental programs are quite competitive, though they vary in terms of acceptance rate, from closer to 3% (extremely low) to closer to 30% (much higher odds, though still not so easy).
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