Enrollment Catalyst

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As a consultant and advocate for effective private school marketing strategies, I always focus on innovative approaches to enhance word-of-mouth (WOM) marketing. With the ever-changing landscape of school marketing, word-of-mouth remains the primary way a parent discovers your school. While word-of-mouth will occur naturally and organically, I believe that your role is to inspire more of it in your community.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education has finally released its first look into the 2022-2023 academic year. Their IPEDS snapshot data showcase how many students were enrolled in different types of programs on a given fall semester day. There are three important findings: Undergraduate enrollment continued its decline but slowed to -2 percent (see Figure 1) Graduate enrollment contracted by 1 percent—the first time in a decade (Figure 2) Students opting to enroll in all online or some online courses a

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Department of Education over the last six months negotiated a student debt forgiveness plan for “borrowers experiencing hardship.” The plan would offer debt relief to borrowers with an 80% chance or higher to default on their loans soon. It also promises to create an application process for ongoing debt forgiveness. Higher education stakeholders agreed to greenlight the proposal despite some points of disagreement.

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Colorado State University

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These days, it can be hard to find an industry that technology doesn’t touch, be it computerized software, automated machinery, and even teaching. But are you hoping to find an academic path that provides a tech-forward education and keeps you on the creative path? Never fear, at Colorado State, you’ll find majors that are highly creative, but utilize software, technology, virtual reality, and beyond to help you express yourself and make inspiring things in the world.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

A complete list of North Carolina medical schools, plus strategies to get admitted to your top-choice program there are currently five medical schools in north carolina Part 1: Introduction Part 2: List of medical schools in North Carolina: 2023 rankings & admissions statistics Part 3: North Carolina medical school profiles Part 4: North Carolina medical school admissions strategies Appendix A: North Carolina medical schools by degree type Appendix B: North Carolina medical schools by instit

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As the landscape of higher education continues to be fraught with enrollment challenges, steep competition, and rising costs, university leaders often find themselves in the unpleasant position of determining how to do more with less. What can be implemented to remove barriers for prospective students, improving their experience and institutional outcomes, while not sacrificing legitimacy or precious time and energy along the way?

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

President Joe Biden released a new student debt repayment plan in mid-2023. That new plan promises quicker forgiveness for those who borrowed $12,000 or less for their college education. Biden is delivering on that promise six months earlier than initially expected. His administration has now forgiven $138 billion in federal student loan debt through various executive actions.

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road2college

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

If you could avoid the biggest mistake that most parents and students make when applying to college, would you? We. The post The Most Common College Application Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Road2College.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A Marketer’s Thoughts on Changing Student Expectations There is no doubt that Millennials and GenZ have driven dramatic change in higher education because the expectations of these generations are changing everything. Add in the pandemic, and the changes in expectations accelerated across all industries—healthcare, employment, and goods and services—because almost everything can now be delivered online or virtually.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

February and spring breaks are great times to visit campuses. For northern colleges, if you love them in the snow and cold, you will always love them. If you are visiting down south or out west, it is a great escape from the rough weather. Here are some things to consider when planning college visits: 1) Always try to book an official tour and information session. 2) If all of the official tours and/or information sessions are filled but you still decide to visit somewhere, please, at a minimum,

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Student assistants across the California State University system voted to join the university's employee union. There are an estimated 20,000 undergraduate workers across all 23 CSU campuses, making this the largest union of undergraduate student workers in the country. The vote passed with 97% approval. An estimated 20,000 student assistants across the California State University (CSU) system will form the largest union of undergraduate student workers in the country.

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road2college

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Celebrating college acceptances is great, but how do you mark the other significant moment, rejection? We asked parents in our. The post Fun, Clever, and Smart Ways To Handle College Rejections appeared first on Road2College.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Let’s make this short and sweet! Currently, we are deep into review season, where we are looking at both our First Year applicants for Final Decisions and our Transfer applicants for Summer/Fall 2024. The good news is that we are at the point where we can let everyone know when we will be releasing decisions! Fall 2024 First Year applicants – Final Decision release date/time is Friday, March 15 at 4:00 pm ET.

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College Wise

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Delve into the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States, and read on to celebrate the role they've played in creating educational and career opportunities for the African American community.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A new report sheds light on the growing field of nontraditional graduate credentials. These microcredentials complement master's degree programs with industry-ready skills training. Many certificate students are also enrolled as current master's students, but some use certificate programs to test the graduate waters. Programs can be costly and frequently don't offer financial aid, which limits student diversity.

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road2college

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Should decent grades be a requirement for you to help your child pay for college? We asked parents in our. The post Should Parents Foot The Bill Based on GPA? appeared first on Road2College.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Is Capella University accredited? Further, is Capella University legit? Let’s start with the basics. Capella University is a private, for-profit, online university based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It offers 47 degree programs and more than 1,670 online courses. The school has 89 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 11 certificate programs.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Pomona College is a small liberal arts school in sunny southern California that punches way above its weight. Thanks to the Claremont Colleges consortium , Pomona has the resources of a major university in a tight-knit and super elite community. 62% of the 1,800 students at Pomona conduct research with faculty, and there are 69 different study-away programs available to students.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Columbia University 2023 master of business administration (MBA) graduates landed jobs with a median salary of $175,000. That figure is the same as in 2022, although job offers ticked down year over year. As of three months after graduation, 84% of 2023 MBA graduates had received job offers, and 81% had accepted an offer. In 2022, 95% of graduates had received job offers, and 92% had accepted an offer in that same time frame.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Next up in our series highlighting early round acceptance rates at top colleges is Emory University — a top 25 university with its largest campus in Atlanta, Georgia. Emory was founded in 1836 and is home to four undergraduate colleges with more than 8,100 undergraduate students. Emory is known for its unique residential college for first-year and sophomore students, Oxford Campus, located 45 minutes east of Atlanta.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Since 1983, Allison Academy has provided a highly individualized, creative, and forward-thinking education for its students. Founded by Dr. Sarah Allison, Allison Academy was conceived “in the spirit of dynamic growth and intellectual pursuits” as a place where students had the opportunity to engage with the world around them in innovative and creative ways.

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Peterson's Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Becoming certified as a ServSafe Food Manager is a great idea if you’re currently in or thinking about starting a career in the restaurant industry. To become certified, you must pass a ServSafe certification exam. Peterson’s has launched a new ServSafe Food Manager Prep Course that can help people prepare for the ServSafe Food Manager certification exam.

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Enrollify

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the latest episode of The EduData Podcast, titled " Surviving the Enrollment Cliff, " hosts Timothy Davis and Jamie Boggs tackle a pressing issue in the realm of higher education: the impending enrollment cliff.

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iSchoolConnect

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Unveiling the surge in female study abroad applicants In recent years, students aspiring to study abroad have notably shifted the demographic landscape. According to data from education consultants, there has been a significant increase in the number of female study abroad applicants in India. What’s striking is that major cities and small towns alike are […] The post Rising female study abroad applicants rates for higher education appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about uni

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College Admissions Strategies

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The total amount of financial aid that college students received in 2022-23 from Federal grants, loans, education tax benefits, and the work-study program was $240 billion. To this huge pile of money, colleges added $17 billion more in student aid. It’s obvious that every scammer in the country is attracted to a sum of money […] The post Be Prepared for Student Aid Scams appeared first on College Admissions Strategies.

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Niche

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This is a recording of a Niche webinar discussing trends in boarding school enrollment performance, parent preferences and Niche platform data. Resources from the Webinar Slides Sample Review Request Email Blog Post: Do Online Reviews Matter for Schools?

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road2college

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

If you could avoid the biggest mistake that most parents and students make when applying to college, would you? We. The post The Most Common College Application Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Road2College.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill aiming to ban legacy admissions at public and private colleges. Other states are considering similar measures. Criticism of legacy policies has intensified following the U.S. Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions. Some public and private colleges have already eliminated legacy preferences. On Feb. 15, the Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill aiming to ban legacy admissions at the state's colleges and universities.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Picture a room full of strangers. They know close to nothing about each other, but they’re all gathered for a common purpose: school, camp, sports, hobbies, volunteering, the list goes on. Now picture yourself in that room with them. How will you strike up a conversation?

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iSchoolConnect

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

India Young Professionals scheme In a noteworthy move, the United Kingdom is opening its doors to Indian graduates with UK study visa. They are offering 3,000 visas through the innovative India Young Professionals Scheme. This opportunity comes with a unique twist – a ballot system. Here’s everything you need to know about this exclusive chance […] The post UK study visa for Indian graduates| The India Young Professionals scheme appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about univer

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Rice University is a mid-sized private university in Houston, Texas. The school has about 4,500 undergraduate students, who make up about half of the overall student body. The campus culture is, however, truly driven by the enthusiasm of the undergraduate community. At Rice, they seek to build a campus community full of diverse perspectives and voices, and that shows.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The bill would instruct public colleges and universities in the state to open employment opportunities to all students, regardless of immigration status. Undocumented students are currently unable to hold campus jobs due to federal law. There are an estimated 83,000 undocumented college students in California. A proposed bill in California would allow public higher education institutions in the state to hire undocumented students.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Real estate is a viable career option for many. One of the most popular tracks is a real estate agent. In this position, agents schedule showings, update property listings, manage open houses, and more.

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iSchoolConnect

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Surge in student visa rejections In a significant development, Australia has witnessed a surge in student visa rejection rates, impacting one in five international students in the last two quarters of 2023. The rejection trend is attributed to a shift in migration policies, leading to heightened uncertainty and challenges for prospective students. 20% decrease in […] The post Australia student visa rejection | Migration policies for students!

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Course selection is an important factor in college admissions. Course selection can not only influence your GPA and rank, but also be an opportunity for you to communicate your academic passions and intellectual curiosity. Each course is a key to understanding a student's academic potential. Course Weight and GPA To help understand course selection, let’s break down a few terms: Grade Point Average (GPA) , rank , and weight.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program offers $10,000 per year in forgivable loans for up to four years for students who are committed to teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); elementary education; or Exceptional Children education. North Carolina just added Appalachian State University in Boone and East Carolina University in Greenville to the program for the 2024-2025 year.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

College football means a lot to a lot of people. I get it—college is a big part of American culture. For those of us who went to college, it can play a formative role in our identities. College can be an expression of one’s hometown, home state, or family legacy.

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