2023

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12 Strategies to Deploy While We Await the FAFSA and Subsequent ISIR Arrival

Ruffaloni

This blog was co-authored with Ann Cools. By now we’ve all accepted that the next 60 days will be one of excitement and nervousness in the world of financial aid and enrollment management as we await the changes to the FAFSA. Some of you are well prepared; others are trying to get prepared with limited staff and even more limited resources. We feel your pain and we hope to provide a few things to have on your to-do list as you head into this delayed FAFSA season.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action at U.S. Colleges

Spark Admissions

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina in twin cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, ruling that the decades-long policy of race-conscious admissions in American higher education was unconstitutional. Although expected by court-watchers and experts, this landmark decision has the potential to change college admissions dramatically.

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2024 UGA In-State EA Decisions

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. When you log into your status page, you will see a “View Update” link under the Status Update, and that is where you will see your decision. About 20 minutes after we release decisions, an email will go out to students who have not already checked their status letting them know a decision is available on their status page.

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The Committees and Decisions of College Admission… And College Football

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

This weekend Florida State beat Louisville in the ACC Championship and capped off an undefeated football season at 13-0. Translation for non-sports fans: they beat everyone they played. They practiced and prepared for each game, and despite some hardships– including losing both their first- and second-string quarterbacks to injury, achieved at the highest level within the context of their schedule.

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Award-Winning Digital Marketing for Enrollment: RNL and Our Campus Partners Receive Five Gold Medals

Ruffaloni

To break through the noise of digital marketing in 2023, you need to catch the attention of prospective students and drive them to take action. That requires great creative work that really stands out from all the other marketing messages that students see—and it’s what the RNL creative team does with each campaign they undertake for colleges and universities.

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The Crucial Role of Market Research to Compete in Higher Education

Ruffaloni

Market research provides the insights that give you a competitive advantage. Higher education is facing an array of challenges that require a thorough understanding of the landscape to ensure institutions remain competitive and that resources are allocated to strategies that can be most impactful. The key to navigating these challenges and achieving success lies in understanding the market, anticipating student and industry needs and interests, and implementing strategies to be competitive.

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Meeting 3 Key Student Expectations Through Exceptional Instructional Design for Online Courses

Ruffaloni

Are your online courses optimized for the way students learn? Student expectations are key for online enrollment. While increased demand for online learning has driven enrollment growth, simply having an online program may not be enough to attract and retain students. We must also consider the instructional design behind the course and how well it can deliver what students value.

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The 50 Best High School Graduation Gifts of 2023

Grown & Flown

The time has finally come for your high schooler to graduate. Congratulations! To reward them for all their accomplishments, it’s nice to give them a little something special aside from cash (which is always the number one gift every year). We were stumped for ideas for the best high school graduation gifts, so we reached… The post The 50 Best High School Graduation Gifts of 2023 appeared first on Grown and Flown.

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What Are the Components of a Strategic Enrollment Management Plan? (plus free SEM plan template download!)

Enrollment Builders

"He who fails to plan is planning to fail," Winston Churchill famously said. While he was speaking about war plans in World War II, his words of wisdom hold true for contemporary enrollment management. Having a strategic enrollment management plan for your institution means you’re more likely to succeed in establishing priorities, combatting uncertainty, and achieving your student enrollment goals.

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Wake Forest University 

Ivy Central

Overview Wake Forest University is a private research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. The university was founded in 1834 and has a rich history and tradition of academic excellence. Wake Forest is known for its strong undergraduate liberal arts program, as well as its graduate and professional programs in law, medicine, business, and divinity.

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20 Timeless Enrollment Marketing Maxims for School Growth Success

Enrollment Catalyst

Now that 2023 is in the rearview mirror, it is always good to reflect on the past year and to look ahead to 2024. In 2023, I had the opportunity to partner with 70 independent and faith-based schools. From my Enrollment Catalyst Program (on-site and virtual) to ongoing coaching, to my School Survey Solutions to my online School Ambassador Training Program , I am thankful for my partnership with school leaders.

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How to Get Better Grades in High School

Spark Admissions

It seems simple on its face: to get into a good college, get good grades in high school. If you know what kinds of schools you’re aiming for, you probably have an idea of what your GPA should be. But how exactly do you get where you need to be? A good grade is a reflection of both hard work and comprehension of the material. In the short term, it shows colleges that you’re a good student who can succeed in a highly rigorous academic environment, which is what they offer.

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Appeals in College Admissions: Everything You Need to Know

Sara Harberson

As most colleges have now released admissions decisions, I get asked by students on a daily basis about appeals—all different types of appeals. What are the odds? What do I need to do? And when does it need to be done by? There are multiple types of appeals in college admissions.

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HBCU Presidents Are Leaving at a Rapid Clip – Here’s Why

BestColleges

HBCU presidents play a key role in student success and stakeholder relationships. The mass departure of HBCU presidents raises questions about the impact on the schools. Conflicts with university boards and financial constraints are among the reasons for departures. The departure of an HBCU president can have destabilizing effects on staff and donor giving.

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Average SAT Scores Over Time: 1972–2022

PrepScholar

SAT scores for the past few years have shown a marked decline, particularly since 2006, which can be attributed to various causes. In this article, we provide you with some charts showing the average SAT trends from 1972 to 2022 as well as the variation in SAT scores by ethnicity.

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College Admissions Magic Wand

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

I have been overcommitted in the last few weeks. Apparently, months ago when I agreed to these programs and presentations, I either did not realize they were all bunched together, or I forgot that April in Admissions Land is chaos. Ironically, while the audience sizes, venue locations, and Zoom formats have varied, the closing question has been ubiquitous: “What is one last thing you would like to say to parents or students?

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College Rejection and Mental Health

Ruffaloni

The current mental health crisis has made rejection even harder to take. May is college decision time, and we can’t think of a more emotional time in college planning than these next few weeks. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month , we at RNL wanted to reflect on the less popular side of the admissions process—the rejections. Rejection is a natural part of any application process.

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Harvard University Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Ivy Coach

Harvard University Waitlist Acceptance Rate If you’ve been waitlisted to Harvard University’s Class of 2027, you might wonder if you’ve got a legitimate chance of admission. You might internally debate if it’s even worth getting your hopes up and crafting a Letter of Continued Interest.

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I Let My Son Follow His Own Path and This Is Where It Led

Grown & Flown

I have a son who has ADHD. Throughout his academic life, it has been an incredible struggle not just for him, but also for us, his parents. We needed to let him follow his own path. The post I Let My Son Follow His Own Path and This Is Where It Led appeared first on Grown and Flown.

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Drop Admissions Appointment No-Shows by 16 Percent

Enrollment Builders

Your admissions team has an appointment scheduled with an interested prospective student … now what? Will the prospective student answer the call when the appointment time rolls around? Does the prospective student understand the importance of the call? Does the prospective student recognize that this call will help them determine if the institution is a right fit?

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What You Need to Know About Columbia University

Ivy Central

With a history that goes back to before the United States existed, it was founded in 1754 as Kings College, and being the only Ivy League college that is located in the centre of a major city Columbia University is one of America’s great universities. In this blog post, we will dive into some key data about Columbia University to help you get a better sense of what makes it such a special place.

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Understanding the Advocacy Phase of the Family Journey

Enrollment Catalyst

Advocacy is the final phase of the Family Journey. And, I believe it is the most important one for your school. This is when your parents will share stories from their child’s educational experiences and will refer their friends to consider your school. The more positive the experience, the more powerful the word-of-mouth and the referral. This phase works to build awareness in the community, which you will remember is the foundational phase of the Family Journey.

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What Effect Will ChatGPT Have on College Admissions?

Spark Admissions

Lately, you’ve probably been hearing about ChatGPT, a new artificial intelligence system that is likely to make an impact everywhere: education, politics, employment, and of course, college admissions. In particular, because ChatGPT is proving to be a surprisingly effective writer, everyone who relies on essays and other written materials to evaluate students, job seekers, or other applicants for positions now needs to be on the lookout for AI-generated text.

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Does the Letter of Recommendation Still Matter in College Admissions?

Sara Harberson

I used to take such pride when I wrote a letter of recommendation for a student. As the school counselor at a high school, I carefully crafted letters that I knew admissions officers wanted to read. After spending the first half of my career as an admissions officer and dean of admissions, I was keenly aware of what those letters of recommendation could do for a student.

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11 Ways to Appeal for More Financial Aid or Merit Aid

The College Solutions Blog

An effective way to reduce the cost of college is to know how to successfully appeal for more financial aid. It’s critical to understand that the first financial aid award that a college delivers often doesn’t have to be the only offer. This is especially true since the enrollment management arms of many colleges use sophisticated algorithms in the hopes of answering this question: What is the smallest amount of a financial aid or merit award that we can offer a student that the family would acc

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California Community College Students Struggle With Food, Housing Insecurity: Survey

BestColleges

A survey of California Community College students found that many students continue to grapple with basic needs insecurity. Half of the students surveyed are food insecure, and almost 3 out of 5 are housing insecure. While food insecurity rates have declined slightly since the last survey in 2019, housing insecurity remains a prominent issue. Two out of every 3 California community college students face at least one basic needs insecurity, including food and housing insecurity, according to a re

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The Two Most Important Letters in College Admission

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

I loved watching Family Feud when I was a kid. The need to think quickly on the first showdown, the spontaneous family dynamics, and playing along at home with anyone who would join me. Over it’s 40+ year history, guests and gimmicks and hosts and networks have changed, and there have been some dark, quiet years when the show was scrapped, but today it is as lively and fun as ever.

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Enrollment Leaders: Time to Build Your Skills This Summer 

Ruffaloni

The RNL National Conference is the premier event for higher education professionals to attend each summer, to connect with colleagues, to learn the latest trends in enrollment management and student success, and also to hear from nationally recognized keynote speakers.Over two and a half days, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts in our field and connect with other higher education professionals to bring home the very best ideas for their campus to be successful in the year

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Yes, Where You Go To College Matters

Ivy Coach

Yes, Where You Go To College Matters Originally Published on October 24, 2019: There’s a common refrain in elite college admissions. It goes like this: “It doesn’t matter where your child goes to college. All that matters is that your child is happy.

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58 Trendy Gifts for Teen Girls They’ll Absolutely Adore

Grown & Flown

Teenage girls can be, like, the worst–to shop for. Love them as we do; they can be a tough crowd to please—and nearly impossible to impress. With new products going viral weekly, finding the best gifts for teen girls is no easy task. Gen Z digital natives are hyperaware, always in touch with social media… The post 58 Trendy Gifts for Teen Girls They’ll Absolutely Adore appeared first on Grown and Flown.

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The High Cost of Poor Relationship Building in Admissions

Enrollment Builders

Institutions often ask: Why do only 8% of our leads convert into students? We spent an enormous amount of energy and resources on generating new leads for my admissions team. So what happened to the other 92% of prospective students we generated? Why didn’t they enroll and what can my admissions team do to increase these conversion rates?

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Top Summer Programmes: Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)

Ivy Central

PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists) is an intensive six-week summer math programme that has been running for over 30 years. It is designed for high school students who are passionate about mathematics and an interest in exploring the world of mathematical thinking alongside other motivated young people. Overview of the Programme Each year, typically between late June to early August, around 60 students from around the world join a further 20 returning students to attend the six

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6 Enrollment Marketing Strategies for Your School in September

Enrollment Catalyst

The excitement of a new school year is in the air. Throughout my admissions career, there was always one day that I looked forward to—the first day of school. This day is the reward for your hard work during the year recruiting and enrolling new families when you see them on your campus. It also is a time that closes out one recruitment cycle to begin a new one.

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How Will the Harvard Lawsuit Affect Affirmative Action in College Admissions?

Spark Admissions

As of May 2023, there are major legal cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court right now dealing with the role of affirmative action in college admissions, brought by the group Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard University and other well-known universities. Of course, we can’t predict the future; like everyone else, we can only speculate as to how the Fair Admissions case will be decided, and what consequences might ensue.

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Facebook Live Recap: Ask America's College Counselor (3.15.23)

Sara Harberson

My Facebook Live Q&A in March garnered college admissions questions from parents and students across the country on topics like letters of recommendation, test-optional colleges, admissions decisions, and much more! If you missed this session of Ask America's College Counselor, keep reading for a list of some of the questions I answered and to watch the full video.

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Defer Decision – Myths and Reality

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

Defer: For many applicants, this tiny little five letter word should be added to the long list of swear words. It is never fun to be told to wait and see, from having to go standby for an airline flight to being on the wait list for a class, or even waiting to see if you got the tickets (concert or football) you hoped for when you put your name in for them.

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Meet BestColleges’ Black Women in STEM Scholarship Winners

BestColleges

Black women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields face barriers along the way that their peers often don't. And these barriers may be why, when deciding on majors and future careers, many Black women in college decide not to pursue degrees in STEM. In fact, in the 2019-20 academic year, Black women earned just 3% of STEM degrees and certificates, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.