College Wise
JANUARY 29, 2025
As of January 2025, the landscape of standardized testing requirements in college admissions has changed. During the height of COVID-19, many schools released new policies to offer flexibility to students who may have experienced disruptions in taking the SAT or ACT exams. Since then, colleges have undergone another shift, with many reverting to their old testing requirements.
Grown & Flown
JANUARY 29, 2025
I know I shouldn’t compare my teen years in the ’90s to my kids’ teens years but I can’t help it. It’s too much fun to look back and see how my friends, sisters and I spent our time versus how my kids spend their time. I know some say teens these days are spoiled and have no idea how good they have it, but we all remember our parents saying the same to us and so on and so forth.
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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
JANUARY 29, 2025
Reading Time: 11 minutes With video consumption accounting for n early 83% o f global internet traffic and popular platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook prioritizing video content, video marketing has become indispensable for educational institutions aiming to boost visibility and enrollment. To stay competitive in todays market, youll need to harness the potential of video advertising effectively.
AdmissionSight
JANUARY 31, 2025
Dartmouth College requires all applicants to answer three supplemental essay questions. Only three? Sounds easy, but they carry more weight than you might think. With an acceptance rate of just 5.3% for the Class of 2028 the lowest in Dartmouths history and one of the lowest in the country getting in is more competitive than ever. To earn a spot, youll need an application that truly stands outand that includes your supplemental essays.
Admissions Mom
JANUARY 29, 2025
If youre reading this, you know the entire college admissions process is riddled with challenges. Letters of recommendation. Essays. Interviews. Activities. Applications. All of these hurdles inspire anxiety among college-bound students. But none seem so nerve-wracking as the threat of having your admission rescinded. The threat of being rescinded when a college revokes its offer of admission to a student is scary for a reason.
Grown & Flown
JANUARY 29, 2025
We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through these links. See more about our Privacy and Affiliate policies here. While you cant go wrong with a good backpack , a tote bag is a stylish and convenient way to carry all school gear to and from class. When choosing the best tote bags for school, there are a few key elements to consider, especially if you want them to be both functional and stylish.
The Koppelman Group
JANUARY 29, 2025
Getting into Yale is hard, as youve experienced. Yale had a 3.7% overall first-year acceptance rate in 2024 after receiving the largest pool of applications ever in Yale history and 10% larger than the previous year. Each year, Yale has offered a space on the waitlist for a thousand or more applicants. This can give a spot of hope to students who are relieved to not have been rejected outright.
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Berkeley² Academy
JANUARY 31, 2025
You applied earlywhats next at UT Austin, MIT, and more! Spring is in the air and so are admissions results for students who applied under Early Action, Early Decision, or Priority admission plans! Depending on the school, you may have received one of three responses: Accepted Rejected Deferred For those who were deferred, it can be a time of disappointment and uncertainty.
Grown & Flown
JANUARY 26, 2025
We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through these links. See more about our Privacy and Affiliate policies here. If your teen is away at school, being sick without anyone there to care for them can be scary and overwhelming. While you might not be able to be on campus, nothing says youre thinking of them quite like a “sick day” care package.
College Transitions
JANUARY 31, 2025
High school students curious about showcasingand testingtheir knowledge of physics should look no further. Like most specialized competitions, physics competitions for high school students are fantastic academic and professional opportunities to take advantage of. Theyre also unique gatherings where students can network and build community with physics-driven peers and leaders.
AdmissionSight
JANUARY 25, 2025
Harvard University asks you to write five supplemental essays, each capped at 150 words. Theyre short, sure, but dont underestimate themthese essays are your shot at standing out in one of the most cutthroat applicant pools out there. With an acceptance rate of only 3.6% for the Class of 2028 , Harvard needs more than perfect grades or sky-high test scores.
College Success
JANUARY 26, 2025
Nearly five years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education and college admissions, its effects remain deeply embedded in the college application process. While much of life has returned to normal, the pandemic introduced lasting changes and challenges that families must navigate. Heres a look at. The post The Lingering Impact of COVID-19 on College Admissions: Five Years Later appeared first on Kate Sonnenberg College Admissions Success.
AHM Advising
JANUARY 28, 2025
Youve worked hard, submitted your applications, and now you are seeing the offers of admission coming in. Congratulations! While this is an exciting time, it can also feel overwhelming as you decide which school is the best fit for you. Here are some key factors to consider as you evaluate your options and decide where youll thrive academically, socially, and personally. 1.
College Transitions
JANUARY 29, 2025
For anyone entering fields such as business, finance, information technology, software development, government, law enforcement, or healthcare (just to name a handful), fluency in a foreign language has never been more advantageous. The ability to converse with international clients in their native tongue is of great value.
AdmissionSight
JANUARY 29, 2025
California is a fantastic place to kick off your career in psychology, with one of the strongest job markets in the country for psychology grads. Over 150 psychology colleges in California offer psychology degree programs to explore. Choosing your specialty might feel a bit overwhelming with so many paths available, but the good news is you’ll never run out of opportunities.
Top Tier Admissions
JANUARY 28, 2025
For homeschooled students dreaming of attending prestigious colleges like Harvard or Yale, the journey can seem daunting. With homeschooled applicants typically making up less than 1% of Harvards freshman class and facing similarly competitive odds at other top institutions like Stanford and Yale, standing out is crucial. But dont let the statistics deter youyour unique educational path can be a powerful asset.
Great College Advice
JANUARY 28, 2025
The college admissions process is a multi-year journey that begins in freshman year and culminates with college acceptance in senior year. In our previous posts, we detailed what to focus on during 9th , 10th , and 11th grade. Here’s a comprehensive overview of key milestones and focus areas for each year of high school, including senior year. 9th Grade: Building the Foundation Freshman year focuses on making a successful transition to high school while laying groundwork for college prep
Peterson's Blog
JANUARY 28, 2025
Introducing our new PSAT Preparation Course crafted to give students a solid foundation for one of their first high school standardized tests. Empower learners to achieve higher PSAT scores, build confidence, and highlight their strengths for college admissions and scholarships! What Is the PSAT Test? The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a digital standardized test typically taken by high school sophomores and juniors in October.
AdmissionSight
JANUARY 28, 2025
Stanford is one of the most competitive schools in the U.S. , and getting accepted is a huge achievement. To secure a spot in the incoming class, you need to excel in every aspect of the admissions process, from your grades and supplemental essays to the optional interviews. Interviews can feel nerve-wracking since theyre something you might not be used to.
The Koppelman Group
JANUARY 27, 2025
Harvard: theres not much new we can say about this school. Its maybe the most famous school in the world, and its also one of the most competitive. Last cycle, Harvard had a 3.6% acceptance rate, which is just so incredibly low. If youve been waitlisted by Harvard, we know youre now worried about whatever the waitlist acceptance might be like. You also might feel a little rejected or sad, and thats totally okay.
UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A
JANUARY 27, 2025
The Summer/Fall Transfer Admission application is now open, and with it comes a few changes or updates. For both freshman and transfer admission, UGA has specific enrollment goals for new students to ensure that they have access to the resources needed to have a successful academic career. The transfer enrollment goal for Summer/Fall 2025 is approximately 2,000 new enrolling (not admitted but enrolling) transfer students, and you can find the full details of our enrollment plans at the UGA Enrol
Caltech Admissions
JANUARY 29, 2025
I love Hozier. Hozier is awesome. I used to listen to Take Me to Church on loop when I was young (I still do by the way). I presented this song for an English class in high school. I don’t know guys… I just miiiight really love Hozier… do you think it’s obvious??? Hozier is an Irish singer-songwriter whose deep voice croons right into the hearts of many.
AdmissionSight
JANUARY 27, 2025
Ah, UC Berkeley. The name itself carries a certain vibe, doesnt it? Youve probably seen it in movies, heard it in pop culture, or read about its protests in your history books. But lets cut to the chase: what is UC Berkeley really known for? Spoiler alert: its not just the picturesque campus or the Golden Bear mascot. Lets break it down. UC Berkeley Is Known for Its Prestigious Academics UC Berkeley Is Known for Its Tough Admissions UC Berkeley Is Known for Its Social Activism UC Berkeley Is Kno
The Koppelman Group
JANUARY 28, 2025
If you were waitlisted by Princeton, you arent alone. Princeton is one of the most sought-after admissions in the country, with an acceptance rate, most recently, of only 4.5%. Like most colleges, Princeton uses a waitlist as a way of ensuring the first-year class is filled. If their yield rate, or the number of accepted students who enroll, is lower than predicted, they can pull from the waitlist to fill the class.
Peterson's Blog
JANUARY 27, 2025
Denver, Colorado – January 27, 2025 – Petersons LLC announced today that Brian Coyne will immediately assume the position of Chief Executive Officer. As the previous General Manager of Petersons Test Prep division, Coyne now succeeds the CEO position in place of Jordan Stolper. Stolper has led the company since 2018 and will remain the executive chairman of the business.
College Transitions
JANUARY 31, 2025
For students lacking inexhaustible higher education funds, finding out whether or not you are accepted into your dream college is only one battle in a broader, fast-unfolding conflict. Upon learning of ones acceptance (congrats!), the locus quickly shifts to the other envelope/email before youthe financial aid letter.
AdmissionSight
JANUARY 25, 2025
Does MIT have Early Decision? The short answer is no. Instead, they offer Early Action. This isnt the only thing you need to know if youre thinking about applying to MIT , though. This blog will walk you through all the important details. Youll learn about MITs application process, deadlines, and how to figure out if MITs Early Action is the best option for you.
HelloCollege
JANUARY 28, 2025
What is the most effective way to prepare for the SAT and ACT ? When should you start preparing? And how long does it take? Since standardized tests play a crucial role in the college applications process and is one of the most important factors in college admissions , figuring out how to study for the SAT and ACT can feel overwhelming. In this blog post, Ill answer all these questions and share tips to help you succeed.
Georgia Tech Admissions Blog
JANUARY 27, 2025
This week we welcome the director of the Office of Scholar Programs , Chaffee Viets, to the blog. Welcome, Chaffee! This summer, Rockell Bartoli, host of the Scholar Budget Podcast , invited me to discuss our scholarship programs and share application tips with the motivated students and parents who listen to her show. Unfamiliar with her work at the time, I took a minute to listen to some of her episodes and quickly found a resonance with her purpose and ours.
College Transitions
JANUARY 31, 2025
The class of 2027 saw a tremendous number of talented and impressive applicants. While college admissions have always been competitive, the most recent data suggests that this trend will continue.Surprisingly, some institutions saw a record number of applicants.
AdmissionSight
JANUARY 26, 2025
Are you considering applying to one of the most prestigious institutions in the world? Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate programs are renowned for their excellence, but the journey to acceptance is highly competitive. With over 30,000 applicants from around the world, only 11% were accepted based on the graduate admissions in 2023.
road2college
JANUARY 30, 2025
Dear Roadie, My husband insists that our daughter apply to an Ivy League school or at least a public or. The post Dear Roadie: My Husband Insists Our Daughter Attend an Ivy appeared first on Road2College.
Emerging College Consulting
JANUARY 31, 2025
Learn how Test-Optional policies are reshaping college choices, leveling the playing field, and shifting what really matters in admissions.
College Transitions
JANUARY 31, 2025
Essay writing consists of two primary procedures: coming up with the content we want to include and structuring that content. These procedures might take place in either order or they could occur simultaneously. When writing an essay, it is important to think about the ways that content and structure complement one another.
AdmissionSight
JANUARY 28, 2025
The University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in 1890. Its known for rigorous academics, and some of its most popular majors are Economics, Social Sciences, and Physics. If youve spent time at a different institution but still believe that UChicago is the right school for you, then you might want to know about UChicagos transfer acceptance rate.
Marks Education
JANUARY 28, 2025
Are you an AP environmental science student wondering how you should prepare for the exam or set yourself up for success in your coursework? At Marks Education, we meet with students daily, aiming to improve their test scores, grow their skills in challenging classes, and stand out when it comes time to apply to colleges. While the AP environmental science test may have gained the reputation of being the easy AP science credit, make no mistakethis exam is no piece of cake!
Grown & Flown
JANUARY 29, 2025
Sanitizing the upstairs bathroom after a recent bout with the flu and vacuuming the house after a New Years Eve so-called rager as we congratulated ourselves on the shocking feat of staying awake until midnight; this is what my New Years Day looked like. There was no new gym membership to cash in, no crisp, clean journal pages to fill, and no list of inspiring resolutions to follow.
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