Ruffaloni
APRIL 21, 2024
Aaron Basko This is a guest blog from Aaron Basko , vice president for enrollment management at Lynchburg Universit y. Aaron is a higher education professional with more than 25 years of experience in enrollment management. He has written previously for RNL about best financial practices for universities and has also written for The Chronicle of Higher Education among other publications.
Enrollment Catalyst
APRIL 22, 2024
Welcoming new families into your school community extends beyond mere enrollment numbers—it’s about crafting a supportive and engaging environment that fosters long-term retention and satisfaction. The onboarding process is pivotal in starting your retention efforts on the right foot. This is crucial for several reasons. Primarily, your goal is to ease the stress and anxiety for new families transitioning to your school.
BestColleges
APRIL 22, 2024
The Biden administration released its final Title IX rules after several delays. Title IX prohibits educational institutions that receive federal aid from engaging in sex-based discrimination. The new regulations include more protections for LGBTQ+ students and change how institutions respond to sexual misconduct and discrimination cases. After multiple delays, the Biden administration released final regulations overhauling Title IX, giving colleges and universities until Aug. 1, 2024, to comply
Educated Quest
APRIL 22, 2024
A “good college” means different thing for different people. Lately, I have had to ask myself: What is a good college for Jewish students, one where they will feel educated, embraced, happy and safe? The sad reality is that antisemitic and anti-Zionist events are happening on many campuses. How do prospective students determine where they will feel comfortable?
Ruffaloni
APRIL 22, 2024
July is just around the corner, and with summer comes the RNL National Conference , in Dallas (July 23-25). This year’s agenda is set and it full to the brim with sessions that will engage you, inform you, and prepare you to go back to your campus and affect change and advance enrollment. Because enrollment health is increasingly a careful balance between traditional undergraduates, graduate students, and online students at both levels, we present here a mix of featured sessions meant to show ho
ACM College Consulting
APRIL 23, 2024
For rising seniors, summer represents a time of exploration, relaxation, and, importantly, college planning. With application deadlines on the horizon, the summer months are an opportunity for seniors to map out their college application plan and gather and complete most of the application materials. Here's a comprehensive guide to navigating summer college planning for rising seniors: Reflect and Set Goals : Take the time to reflect on your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and
BestColleges
APRIL 26, 2024
Data Summary Check 44% of current students say they feel comfortable expressing their opinions on their campus without fear of negative consequences. Check Still, 41% say there should be limits to free speech on campuses to protect individuals from hate speech or offensive language. Check 37% of students say it is appropriate for federal and state governments to investigate free speech practices on college campuses.
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Ruffaloni
APRIL 21, 2024
RNL will soon release its second national study of the preferences and expectations of online students. What did we learn from our 1,500 prospective and current online students? Get all the insights at our study release webinar on May 1 , as RNL experts explore how the data can inform policies, practices, and priorities to ensure they align with student expectations.
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
APRIL 25, 2024
Learn proven strategies to get into the best Canadian medical schools Learn how to get into canadian medical schools Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Canadian medical school and residency admission rates Part 3: What are Canadian medical schools looking for? Part 4: How to ace Canadian medical school admissions Appendix: List of medical schools in Canada - Part 1: Introduction There are a number of reasons why you might want to attend medical school in Canada.
College Transitions
APRIL 26, 2024
You probably already know that a job in the medical profession can be wildly lucrative. Nurses and doctors can earn up to $86,070 and $239,000 per year, respectively, while specialists can expect even more by mid-career.
Scoir
APRIL 24, 2024
Completing your college applications is undoubtedly a big task. As you focus on checking off the to-dos and getting closer to having a complete application prepared, it’s easy to forget the importance of adding a letter of recommendation to your application materials. Your story is important. Your essay is important. Your potential interview is important.
College Essay Guy
APRIL 23, 2024
A lot of students and families fundamentally misunderstand college admissions. Which, considering how nebulous the process can seem, is itself understandable—colleges certainly haven’t made this a straightforward process. But I want to help you understand, based on many years of experience on both sides of the admissions process, how the applicant evaluation process really works.
road2college
APRIL 26, 2024
Dear Roadie, We just returned from visiting a few colleges and I’m feeling deflated. My daughter is a high-stat student. The post Dear Roadie: Should I Tell My Daughter Not to Bother Applying to Unaffordable Dream Schools? appeared first on Road2College.
BestColleges
APRIL 23, 2024
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Child Care Education Program (CCEP) won a research grant to fund student-parent fees for four years. Aside from childcare, CCEP serves as a place where students can work, volunteer, and conduct research with children. CCEP is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and makes sure teachers share similarities with the children they serve.
Colorado State University
APRIL 22, 2024
In the How I chose my major series, we showcase the academic paths CSU students have taken, and students tell their stories in their own words. Read on to meet Jordan , a major in Nutrition and Food Science , and learn how he decided it was the perfect path for his college career and far beyond. I have always appreciated learning about nutrition, beginning when I started playing sports in first grade.
Top Tier Admissions
APRIL 25, 2024
Over the past two decades, Top Tier Admissions has helped hundreds of students achieve their college dreams through our intensive 4-day program. Whether you’re a high school junior gearing up for the application process or a sophomore seeking that competitive edge, here are 20 essential things to know about the original Application Boot Camp®.
road2college
APRIL 20, 2024
Editor’s Note: Monica Matthews is the author of “How to Win College Scholarships.” She helped her son win over $100,000. The post Are ‘No Essay’ College Scholarships a Student’s Dream Come True? appeared first on Road2College.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
APRIL 24, 2024
Reading Time: 10 minutes As a K-12 school looking to resonate with parents through your marketing efforts, there are specific best practices that you should implement to optimize your results. Marketing to the parents of young ones is empathetic, with few decision-makers being as selective and thorough in their research as guardians who desire only the best for their children.
College Transitions
APRIL 20, 2024
Chapman University is a private, R-2 research university located in Orange, California. It was originally founded as Hesperian College in 1861—its inauguration was meant to coincide with the inauguration of President Abraham Lincoln.
Top Tier Admissions
APRIL 26, 2024
Columbia University , an Ivy League institution founded in 1754, is located in New York City and ranks #12 (tied with Cornell and University of Chicago) in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges. We’ll note, however, that the university has a somewhat fraught relationship with college rankings. Columbia is known for its intensive Core Curriculum — a series of small, discussion-based seminars that explore foundational, “classic” literature.
BestColleges
APRIL 23, 2024
Yield is the percentage of accepted students who choose to enroll. A high yield rate helps colleges minimize the volatility of the admissions cycle. Students assume yield protection is why they get admitted to certain colleges and not others. Colleges aim to boost their yield through several strategies, including early admissions policies. Around this time of year, high school seniors conduct post-mortems on their college applications, trying to make sense of the increasingly unpredictable and s
Solomon Admissions
APRIL 26, 2024
Political Science, Government, English, Criminal Justice, History… when it comes to majors commonly associated with law school, you may think of these most readily. And, for good reason. Such majors often include courses in their curriculum that align well with legal studies. Yale University’s Political Science program, for example, requires courses to be taken that… The post Does my College Major Matter when Applying to Law School?
Scoir
APRIL 23, 2024
Inbound marketing allows you to show students who you are, without selling to them. Learn all about inbound marketing for admissions.
DC College Counseling
APRIL 22, 2024
Our thoughts are with all of the students impacted by the situation at Columbia today and over the past few days. BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK OVER 100 ARRESTED, CLASSES HELD REMOTELY AFTER PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS AT COLUMBIA At least 108 protesters were arrested on Thursday after Columbia University called the police to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian demonstrators on its South Lawn.
Colorado State University
APRIL 22, 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. Colorado State University vloggers, Tiaira, Jenny, and Amanda, try food from the Durrell Dining Center, an on-campus dining center.
Berkeley² Academy
APRIL 26, 2024
As spring draws to a close and Decision Day approaches, colleges are beginning to release their admissions data for the most recent round of applications. Unsurprisingly, most schools saw an increase in the number of both early and regular applications (Common App shared that its number of applicants increased by 6% ) and a decrease in overall acceptance rate, a continuation of the figures seen in Early Decision rounds (see our recent blog post on Admission Trends and Early Admission Results fo
Scoir
APRIL 26, 2024
As staff support yield activity, faculty wrap up classes, and students find quiet corners to finish up their final projects, everyone is working hard to finish the spring strong.
Admissions Mom
APRIL 26, 2024
Hello seniors and others who applied this year (Transfers, Gap years etc), The NACAC College Openings List is out for this spring. If you find that your options aren’t working out for you for one reason or another, be sure to check out this list of colleges here. You can sort the list to see which colleges have freshman and transfer options and which still have financial aid.
College Transitions
APRIL 26, 2024
For many students, finding the ideal high school is just as important as scoping out the right university. Especially for students whose academic interests are defined early, public high schools that offer specialized curriculums are a big draw.
Enrollify
APRIL 26, 2024
In the latest episode of The Application , host Allison Turcio and guest Katie Mills-Erickson , a seasoned marketing professional from the University of Iowa, dive into the transformative power of truly listening to your audience in the realm of higher education marketing. Their discussion sheds light on how listening can significantly enhance engagement, loyalty, and the overall effectiveness of content.
BestColleges
APRIL 26, 2024
Last summer, the University of Michigan launched a suite of AI tools available for campus community members to explore AI in a safe and secure environment. The services included U-M GPT, a campus-exclusive ChatGPT tool, and U-M Maizey, which can be trained on university documents and programmed into a personal AI assistant or tutor. The university plans on introducing two new tools later this year aimed at helping first-year students navigate campus and prospective students find applicable schol
Admissions Mom
APRIL 26, 2024
Hello seniors and others who applied this year (Transfers, Gap years etc), The NACAC College Openings List is out for this spring. If you find that your options aren’t working out for you for one reason or another, be sure to check out this list of colleges here. You can sort the list to see which colleges have freshman and transfer options and which still have financial aid.
College Transitions
APRIL 26, 2024
Mechanical engineers are tasked with taking something from an idea to a product that is functional, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. To accomplish this monumental task, students must become well-versed in physics, engineering, and materials science, and attending an elite undergraduate institution will give you an edge in both knowledge acquisition and the subsequent career-launching phase.
The Koppelman Group
APRIL 26, 2024
While young bucks like yourself normally try to play it cool in most arenas during high school, we can attest to the fact that every year we see some applicants go WAY overboard with demonstrated interest. Forget goblin mode — we’re talking, like, full stalking. Besides the fact that this is red-flag behavior that will get you rejected faster than viral audio gets replaced on TikTok, it’s just not necessary.
iSchoolConnect
APRIL 26, 2024
The European Commission has rolled out New Schengen visa rules 2024, aimed at simplifying the visa acquisition process. With a favorable travel history, Indian students are now eligible for two-year visas extendable up to five years with responsible use. These revisions aim to streamline visa procedures, granting students increased flexibility for educational and exploratory ventures […] The post New Schengen Visa Rules 2024 For Indian Students By European Union appeared first on Study Abr
Caltech Admissions
APRIL 25, 2024
If you keep up with my blogs, then by now you know that I am a big foodie and a big picture person. Especially at Caltech, where the work can be stressful, everyone needs to unwind, and a good meal can do that for me. I recently wrote about my favorite restaurants in the SoCal area, but now, I want to share all the food on-campus. To give some overview before my ranking, Caltech dining has four main places you can eat at that are open at different times.
College Transitions
APRIL 26, 2024
Quantum Mechanics, Vector Calculus, Thermodynamics, Nanotechnology, and Microelectronics—sound like a rigorous enough undergraduate course menu for you? If so, you might just be up for tackling a Materials Science and Engineering degree at a top research university.
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