Spark Admissions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Because the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Schools in this group included all of the Ivy League universities, most large public universities, and many, many small liberal arts colleges.

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enrollmentFUEL

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In our age of carefully curated social media feeds featuring beautifully filtered photos, it can be easy to assume that authenticity somehow matters less to the current generation of prospective students. But when it comes to the business of recruiting a new class, nothing could be further from the truth.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

What classes should I sign up for next year? Now is the time of year many high school students are deciding which classes to take next year. What classes a student takes is often a big factor in college admissions decisions. 1. All students should take a challenging course load. This is especially important to do in subjects you are considering pursuing in college.

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College in 321

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Yes, Teens Should Use Proper Etiquette in the College Application Process. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant. Let’s face it – the college application process can be time-consuming, stressful, and overwhelming. However, that’s not an excuse for not using your manners and applying proper etiquette, such as saying thank you, throughout the process.

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College Admissions Strategies

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies – Founder Summer is the best opportunity for a student to set themselves apart from their peers. CREATE A CLUB/OR FIND A SUMMER OPPORTUNITY OF INTEREST: During the school year, students are confined by the courses and extracurricular offerings at their high school. There may not […]. The post Making the most of your summer appeared first on College Admissions Strategies.

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ACM College Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Big news in the college admissions world recently was that the SAT will be moving to 100% digital testing in the future. They will begin with it internationally in Spring 2023 then continue with the Fall 2023 PSAT both in the US and abroad; by Spring 2024 it will be digital in all locations for both PSAT and SAT. The test is still required to be taken at a school or official test center.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Although the 2021-2022 admissions season isn’t over, there are indications that it will ultimately be the most competitive yet , especially at highly selective schools. With application volume soaring, it can be hard to know how to best position yourself for success. Rest assured, the right college admissions strategy can greatly enhance your chances.

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Winning Ivy Prep

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Here are 20 UC essay examples (also called UC Personal Insight Essay Examples ) from students of ours that have been accepted to at least UCLA or UC Berkeley. If you have writer’s block and want to jumpstart your UC personal insight essay writing process, then these UC essay examples will most definitely help :). Remember, you must write 4 UC essays; the word limit is 350!

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