Ruffaloni

AUGUST 28, 2024

Over the last few years, RNL has reported that the online education market is in the midst of a generational transition. With our 2024 national study, we can firmly say that this transition—from “Gen X/Millennial” to “Millennial/Gen Z”—is complete. Today, all but 24 percent of online students are within this new demographic. We now need to understand whether this represents a seismic shift in how we market, position, recruit for, and organize our online programs, or a more nuanced one.

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Penn Nursing

AUGUST 30, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) is excited to announce the launch of "Nurses for the Vote, Chart the Future," a groundbreaking initiative aimed at increasing voter registration and civic engagement among students and the community. In partnership with the Office of Government and Community Affairs (OGCA), Penn Nursing is the first and only school to collaborate with OGCA on a voter registration initiative of this scale.

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Enrollment Catalyst

AUGUST 28, 2024

As a new school year has begun, the importance of having a well-crafted enrollment marketing plan cannot be overstated. With the ever-increasing competition in the educational landscape, school leaders must approach enrollment and marketing with a clear, strategic plan. Without one, your school risks falling behind, missing opportunities to connect with prospective families, and failing to meet your enrollment goals.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 28, 2024

Women account for almost 30% of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. However, the majority (66%) of those women are white. To help improve diversity in the field, BestColleges, for the second year in a row, is awarding $6,000 each to five Black women studying STEM fields to help fund their education. "After starting this scholarship last year, this second cycle did not disappoint, and we received more interest from high school students, undergraduate and gradua

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Ruffaloni

AUGUST 28, 2024

Phil Hill The high point of my experiences at last month’s RNL National Conference was the fireside chat I led with EdTech blogger Phil Hill. As I said in my introduction, when I need to know about the latest developments in online education, I have come to rely on Phil’s research and analysis. Through the prism of one of Phil’s recent blogs on the “ enrollment turbulence ” facing institutions, our conversation focused on how proposed changes to three U.S.

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Penn Nursing

AUGUST 30, 2024

Salimah H. Meghani, PhD, MBE, RN, FAAN , Professor of Nursing and Palliative Care in Penn Nursing's Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, has been appointed the Carol E. Ware Professor in Mental Health Nursing. The appointment was effective July 1, 2024.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 26, 2024

Johns Hopkins University will reintroduce standardized testing requirements beginning with those seeking admission for the fall 2026 semester to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or the Whiting School of Engineering. For rising seniors (those applying for admission in fall 2025), submitting an ACT or SAT score is encouraged, but not required. JHU, considered one of the New Ivies , follows a wave of elite universities who have returned to standardized testing requirements.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

I am not going to tell you how many college fairs I have attended in my 17 years in admission, but let’s put the over/under at A LOT. Why title this “a view from the trashcan”? I have not always worked for a college that begins with the letter G, which currently puts me in the middle of a college fair floorplan (colleges are usually arranged in alphabetical order—more on that later!).

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Penn Nursing

AUGUST 28, 2024

Penn Nursing 's Sharon Y. Irving, PhD, CRNP, FCCM, FAAN, FASPEN , Professor and the Miriam Stirl Endowed Term Chair in Nutrition in the Department of Family and Community Health , will receive the 2024 National League for Nursing (NLN)'s Isabel Hampton Robb Award for Outstanding Leadership in Clinical Practice. She will be honored during the 2024 NLN Education Summit: A Daring Proposition: Competency-Based Education , on September 18-20, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 27, 2024

We can hardly believe the new school year is here! Whether you’re a student getting back into the swing of things, or a parent preparing your child for the upcoming academic year, a little planning can make a big difference in ensuring academic success. To get you ready, our Senior Private Counselors weigh in with their essential back-to-school tips and ways the Top Tier team can support your family this fall.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 28, 2024

Reading Time: 11 minutes The back-to-school season is a time of excitement and anticipation for students, parents, and educators alike. This crucial time presents the perfect opportunity for your school to connect with your community and reach out to prospective students. As you gear up for a new academic year, it’s essential to effectively utilize social media to engage your community and build excitement.

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 30, 2024

Updated: August 2024, (Originally published: August 2021) College application essays remain a cultural mainstay even during these unprecedented times. Instead of spending hours dreading the process, Solomon consultants are ready to guide you through your first draft to the final uploaded copy, and also to answer the question: “How long should a college application essay… The post How Long are College Application Essays?

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Penn Nursing

AUGUST 30, 2024

Dalmacio Dennis Flores, PhD, ACRN, FAAN , an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Health , has been appointed the Class of 1942 Term Chair for Penn Nursing. The appointment was effective July 1,2024.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 30, 2024

The University of Michigan, a public research university located in the vibrant college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is considered both a “ Public Ivy ” and one of the “ New Ivies.” It is ranked as having the #3 best psychology program, #4 best business program and, #5 best undergraduate engineering program by the U.S. News & World Report. UMich offers over 250 degree programs across 19 schools and colleges, including highly respected programs in engineering, business, and the liberal arts.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 29, 2024

It is human nature to selectively showcase only our best moments while simultaneously sweeping those that are less flattering out of sight. When serious high school athletes put together highlight reels for recruitment videos, they cherry-pick touchdowns, dunks, or homeruns; not fumbles, air balls, and strikeouts.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 27, 2024

Vanderbilt University is planning a $520 million campus in West Palm Beach. That new campus would include Vanderbilt's Owen Business School, Engineering School, and a planned innovation hub. The plan relies on land donations from city and county officials. University officials say the new campus would generate billions in economic impact as financial services firms flock to South Florida.

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Penn Nursing

AUGUST 27, 2024

At the start of this fall semester, I welcome you—not just to the hustle of a new semester, but to a renewed chance to be part of our vibrant Penn Nursing community. We talk a lot about what we want our culture to be at the School, and for me the thing that makes the biggest difference is being deliberate about connecting with people. We need to understand how connecting reinforces our community and our health—and wards off isolation that can lead to loneliness.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

Franklin Cummings Tech, Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD), and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s School of Reentry (SOR) announced a joint initiative providing comprehensive support to individuals transitioning from incarceration to community. Through ABCD’s Bridges Returning Citizens Center and the college’s facilities and programming, students from the School of Reentry will have access to a tailored, comprehensive support system focuse

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College Transitions

AUGUST 29, 2024

For many students, their first opportunity to vote will occur during college. And most will take advantage of that fact. Researchers at Tufts found that the college student voting rate in 2020 was a historic high of 66%.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

College Application Tips: #2 – The Common Application Form On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next nine weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. (Read last week’s tips about logistics.) If you’re hoping to attend college in the United States, you are most likely going to submit the majority of your applications through the Common Application Form.

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Penn Nursing

AUGUST 29, 2024

More than a dozen professionals with ties to Penn Nursing will be inducted as 2024 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). One is a current Penn Nursing faculty member and alumna, with the others being Penn Nursing alumni and friends of the School. All inductees will be honored at a ceremony during the AAN's 2024 Health Policy Conference , taking place October 31- November 2, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 26, 2024

The incoming class at MIT is less racially diverse than those in recent years. Last summer, the Supreme Court prohibited universities from considering race in admissions decisions. Black and Hispanic representation has declined at MIT, while the number of Asian Americans has increased. Race-neutral admissions policies have historically failed to boost racial diversity among college students.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 29, 2024

Planning when you will take standardized tests is an important part of any college admissions strategy. While it’s important to give yourself ample time to study before the exam, it’s also essential to ensure that you’ll receive your scores—and have enough time to re-take the exam, if necessary—before your earliest college deadlines.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

How hard is it to get into USC? Learn the USC acceptance rate and strategies to get accepted Part 1: Introduction Part 2: USC admissions requirements Part 3: 2024–2025 USC supplemental essays (examples included) Part 4: Frequently asked questions - Part 1: Introduction Situated just a few miles from Hollywood, the University of Southern California (USC) is famous for its stellar film and performing arts programs.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 27, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the choice between a liberal arts education or a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) degree is one of the most significant decisions students must make. While both pathways offer unique benefits and challenges, understanding their key differences and similarities can help students and parents make informed decisions about their academic futures.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Common App essay prompts are designed to demonstrate your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and help you distinguish yourself in your own voice. Your personal essay provides the opportunity for you to stand out in the crowded college admissions landscape. The key question you must answer is: What do you want the readers of your college application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores?

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Emerging College Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

Approach your next college fair with confidence! Learn how to target top schools, ask thoughtful questions, and make strong impressions.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

All the facts about medical schools in Louisiana: the best programs, statistics, and strategies for getting in Part 1: Introduction Part 2: List of medical schools in Louisiana: rankings & 2024 admissions statistics Part 3: Louisiana medical school profiles Part 4: Louisiana medical school admissions strategies Appendix A: Louisiana medical schools by degree type Appendix B: Louisiana medical schools by institution type - Part 1: Introduction Famous for its balmy weather, fantastic Cajun and

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Common App Additional Information section can be confusing. This optional section has the potential to add valuable to your application, but only if you utilize it strategically. It’s not a place for an additional writing sample, repetitive information, or minor details. Instead, this section is your chance to address any gaps—or missing pieces—in your application.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 30, 2024

Over the 2023-2024 application season, 1,425,083 distinct first-year applicants applied to Common App member schools — a 7% increase from 2022-2023. The number of applicants who identified as an underrepresented minority increased by 11% in 2023-2024. The number of first-generation applicants grew by 5% but still didn't catch up to the growth of applicants who are not first-generation.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 30, 2024

Wellesley is an all-women’s liberal arts college at the very top of its game regardless of being a women’s college. It is a premier college, and it is a women’s college — both. Located in Wellesley, Massachusetts outside of Boston, the college offers over 50 majors and, for over 150 years, has been at the forefront of liberal arts education and interdisciplinary learning.

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iSchoolConnect

AUGUST 30, 2024

Denmark is a compelling study-abroad option known for its cosmopolitan culture, history, and seraphic natural beauty. It enjoys a cachet of offering multi-faceted education, a welcoming environment, and various programs making it an attractive choice for international students. Let’s dive into Denmark’s best universities and the requirements to study in Denmark for international students in […] The post Top Universities in Denmark 2024 appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about unive

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Emerging College Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

Approach your next college fair with confidence! Learn how to target top schools, ask thoughtful questions, and make strong impressions.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 30, 2024

ChatGPT uses are well known among many in academia. However, those outside of college campuses have fewer opportunities to learn about the program and how it can help or hurt them. Emory University's statewide tour aims to bridge that knowledge gap. Attendees of the university's free seminars are granted three months of access to ChatGPT. Universities far and wide have launched AI-focused courses and degree programs in recent years, capitalizing on a wave of interest in the field.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

Emory University , located three miles from downtown Atlanta, GA, is a renowned private research institution. Students at Emory receive a diverse and interdisciplinary education , involving applied learning , impactful research , and service. Emory’s accomplished alumni include Carl Hiaasen, Bernice King, Keri Hilson, and Ernie Harwell. Hoping to join their ranks?

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iSchoolConnect

AUGUST 30, 2024

Switzerland’s repute as a hub for quality education, profound cultural diversity, and knowledge-driven economy is unmatched. The presence of path-breaking universities, research facilities, and creation of a vast pool of employment & job opportunities establishes it as one of the foremost choices for international students seeking Masters in Switzerland.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Vassar College is a small liberal arts school in Poughkeepsie, NY. Vassar is nestled in the Hudson Valley region about a two hour train ride from NYC, think wineries, skiing, hikes, it's all very picturesque, but still very accessible from a major metropolitan center (Vassar itself has a nature preserve, golf course, and farm on campus). Academically, Vassar is very flexible.

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