Spark Admissions
JUNE 20, 2023
Grades are often considered the single most important factor in college admissions decisions. But how do colleges compare students who come from such different high schools? You probably know your grade point average (GPA); it’s usually printed on your transcript. But what will that number mean to colleges ? And what does it mean for a GPA to be weighted or unweighted?
Ivy Central
JUNE 21, 2023
In an era driven by scientific advancements, biotechnology stands as a pivotal field at the forefront of innovation and discovery. Biotechnology offers boundless possibilities in the field of healthcare and it has helped mankind come up with sustainable solutions. If you have a passion for science and a desire to make a tangible impact on the world, a career in biotechnology could be your gateway to an exciting future.
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road2college
JUNE 23, 2023
Merit scholarships are an important source of funding for college. Learn about the different types of merit scholarships available, where to find them, and how to qualify. The post Merit Scholarships Guide: Factors, Tips, Full List and Search Tool appeared first on Road2College.
BestColleges
JUNE 23, 2023
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT threaten to displace writers. The Writers Guild of America strike involves the use of AI in screenwriting. AI can create content, but it's not purely creative in the ways humans are. It's best to think of AI as a complementary tool aiding the creative process. So there you were last fall, comfortably ensconced in your creative writing degree program, eyeing a career — or at least a side hustle — as an author, screenwriter, copywriter, or
Spark Admissions
JUNE 22, 2023
One of the primary arguments for hiring a private college coach or college admissions consultant is that public school guidance counselors are too overworked to give each high school student personalized attention in the college admissions process. Many students report only having a few minutes in the whole of their junior year to speak with their guidance counselor about their college aspirations, and for many that conversation is their first and only meeting with the counselor.
Ivy Central
JUNE 20, 2023
The University of Pennsylvania is one of the most selective universities in the United States. In the past three years, the acceptance rate for the Class of 2027, 2026, and 2025 has been 4.1%, 4.47%, and 5.7%, respectively. This means that for every 100 students who applied, only 4 to 6 were admitted. As the admission process becomes increasingly competitive, gaining insights into the acceptance rates and application statistics of top universities like UPenn can provide valuable information for
College Transitions
JUNE 21, 2023
For many teens, the summer is a time to work extra hours at your job, attend a summer program, vacation with family, or simply enjoy a respite from the hectic pace of the academic year. .
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Berkeley² Academy
JUNE 23, 2023
As the culmination of rigorous high school courses, , Advanced Placement (AP) and , International Baccalaureate (IB) exams hold great significance for students seeking admission to colleges and universities. Understanding when these exam scores are released, how they are used in admissions, and how to decide which scores to submit can alleviate some of the anxiety associated with this critical aspect of the application process.
Ivy Central
JUNE 20, 2023
Language is a fundamental aspect of human communication, and its intricacies have always fascinated us. But what happens when language and technology collide? Enter the exciting field of computational linguistics, where the power of computers is harnessed to understand and analyze human language. What is Computational Linguistics? Computational linguistics is the study of how computers can be used to understand and process human language.
College Transitions
JUNE 21, 2023
Each fall, more than 520,000 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes ready themselves for competition in 24 sports at roughly 1,100 colleges and universities. Roughly 192,000 individuals participate in Division I athletics, 132,000 in Division.
#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog
JUNE 21, 2023
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) accepted David Calixte into the IEEE Power & Energy Society Student Branch Chapter Leadership in Training program. Calixte, a rising sophomore in Franklin Cummings Tech’s Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree program, will receive the training at the 2023 Power & Energy Society General Meeting in Orlando, FL, in July.
EAB
JUNE 20, 2023
Podcast How Drexel and Saxbys Partnered to Boost Experiential Learning Episode 155. June 20, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.
Ivy Central
JUNE 19, 2023
What is Machine Learning? Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) that allows software applications to become more accurate in predicting outcomes without being explicitly programmed to do so. Machine learning algorithms use historical data as input to predict new output values. Machine learning has emerged as a transformative force in our increasingly data-driven world.
PrepScholar
JUNE 19, 2023
You might have heard that getting into college is more competitive than ever. Students are applying to college in ever greater numbers, and many apply to multiple colleges, making the pool of applications even deeper. As a result, you are likely looking for anything that will help you edge out the competition. Your counselors or friends might have suggested applying early action or early decision to increase your chances of being accepted.
College Transitions
JUNE 21, 2023
Williams College is one of the most competitive liberal arts schools in the country, in the same league as the likes of Amherst, Pomona, and Swarthmore. While lesser known to the general public, these schools.
Scoir
JUNE 21, 2023
We're basically like your summer personal assistant ? From signing up for events to tips for making the most of your summer, we have everything you need to fill your summer days! Check out how to discover exciting events and make the most of your summer below.
Top Tier Admissions
JUNE 21, 2023
Our mission at Top Tier Admissions is to provide comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to students and families navigating the college admissions process. We prioritize teen mental health and work towards alleviating the stress and pressures associated with this process, empowering students to make informed decisions, nurturing their authentic love of learning, and encouraging academic achievement.
BestColleges
JUNE 21, 2023
Duke expects the tuition grants to help 340 students during the 2023 fall semester. The offer is for all incoming and current students with residency in either North or South Carolina. Duke expects to invest $2 million in tuition grants for fall 2023 and $6 million-$7 million over the next five years. Duke University is giving students from the Carolinas the opportunity to go to college tuition-free if their family incomes meet certain requirements.
College Transitions
JUNE 21, 2023
A popular filming location for shows/movies about brilliant young scientists (Big Bang Theory, Numb3rs, Real Genius, and countless others), the California Institute of Technology is a magnet for the most accomplished STEM minds in the.
Scoir
JUNE 20, 2023
The weight and responsibility of assisting Title 1 students through the college admissions process is heavy. As counselors, we want to do our best to help bridge students to a happy, successful future. This is often a daunting task, and you know that these students are counting on you to help tell their story through their recommendation letter for college.
Top Tier Admissions
JUNE 23, 2023
At Top Tier Admissions, we believe in supporting the whole student. Prioritizing mental well-being is crucial for students to thrive academically, emotionally, and personally. In our new blog series, we are providing the TTA community with resources on the critical intersection of mental health and college admissions, diving deep into the challenges faced by students and their families during this pivotal phase of life.
Anna Ivey Consulting
JUNE 22, 2023
Microsoft Word. Microsoft… anything. I know, it seems too antiquated in a world of Google Drive. I love Google Drive too and use it for some things. But when a document needs a lot of formatting and the best Track Changes and Commenting tools, my go-to is still MS Word. More importantly, future lawyers still need to master MS Word. And by master, I mean know it cold.
College Transitions
JUNE 21, 2023
Community service projects can look great on college applications. But the difference between a worthwhile community service project and a flimsy excuse to check a box is not only vast, but easily recognizable by college.
Solomon Admissions
JUNE 23, 2023
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) The , LSAT is the test required for admission to every law school in the United States. It is a time-intensive test consisting of five sections of multiple-choice questions: logical reasoning (2 sections), analytical reasoning (1 section), reading comprehension (1 section), variable section (unscored), and the writing sample(unscored).
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
JUNE 21, 2023
Reading Time: 10 minutes Over the years, TikTok has taken the social media world by storm. Many schools now need to develop a strong TikTok presence in order to reach their prospects, but learning a new platform can be a bit of a challenge to some. Here, applying the right strategies and following the right TikTok trends in schools can make a big difference.
road2college
JUNE 21, 2023
Here’s everything you need to know about applying to both UK and U.S. colleges. The post Applying to Colleges in the UK and the U.S: Know the Differences appeared first on Road2College.
Princeton College Consulting
JUNE 21, 2023
Selective colleges seek to admit students that are highly interested in attending their college partly because their “ranking” is based on how many admitted students accept their offer. Most colleges have three “times of application.” Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision.
Princeton University Undergraduate Admission
JUNE 23, 2023
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College Transitions
JUNE 23, 2023
From law firms to movie sets to biology labs, there’s no doubt that good leadership is the backbone of any successful workplace. (If you’ve ever worked on a group project, you can attest to this.
The Koppelman Group
JUNE 23, 2023
"My student is a legacy at MIT so that will help them get in," is something we hear often from parents of the students we work with… and we always hate to tell them this, but no, actually it won't. The issue with this belief is that MIT admissions office doesn't look at legacy status. You might be asking yourself, wait what?! Many schools give legacy candidates a boost when it comes to admissions, but MIT doesn't.
Niche
JUNE 23, 2023
Want to keep updated about the blog? Sign up for the newsletter! This is a recording of a Niche webinar discussing the results of the 3rd annual Niche Grad Searcher Survey. We discussed some of the overall trends in graduate recruitment as well as three tactical insights and answered audience questions.
BestColleges
JUNE 22, 2023
Western Kentucky University broke ground in June on a $74.4 million building for its Gordon Ford College of Business. The new facility will feature Bloomberg trading terminals, a virtual reality lab, and more. School officials say the space will also serve as a proving ground for business partnerships to offer students real-world experience. The new facility is being built with state funding.
Admissions Mom
JUNE 22, 2023
Happy Summer, Rising Juniors and Seniors (and Sophomores hold on to this)! This is basically an abbreviated version of pretty much everything I say throughout the year; hopefully, it’s organized in a way you can find useful. Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. You now have quite a few items to tick off your to-do list, but don’t freak out if you’re already a rising senior — (or even a fall semester senior for that matter if you’re reading
Scoir
JUNE 22, 2023
When my great aunt was eighteen years old, living on the family farm, and attending a small schoolhouse in rural western Pennsylvania, a representative from a local college visited.
CTK College Coach
JUNE 22, 2023
Whether you are heading into senior year and putting the finishing touches on your college list or just starting your college research as a sophomore or junior, many students are wondering WHY, WHEN, and HOW to build the college list. WHY? By fall of your senior year, you will want to have built a list of 6-12 schools that are the right personal, academic, and financial fit.
Heller Admissions Blog
JUNE 22, 2023
As I write this, the forecast is showing highs in the high seventies and low eighties later this week, so I feel pretty confident in saying that summer is just around the corner. At Heller, the school has more or less emptied out as students enjoy their opportunity to relax and unwind before coming back to campus in the fall. For those of you entering into graduate school, your summer is likely to be filled with preparations for your new chapter: maybe you have a move ahead of you, maybe youR
The Koppelman Group
JUNE 22, 2023
So Yale is your dream school, but will you get in? A lot of our students are very nervous about their chances at schools like Yale. And we get why: it takes more than great grades and scores to get into Yale. If you are dreaming of Yale, you also need to have great extracurriculars. It isn’t always obvious what that might look like, so we wanted to break it down and give a real example of what the kind of student that gets into Yale looks like.
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