BestColleges

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They considered the financial need of students on the waitlist, engaged in enrollment management practices to secure full-pay students, and wooed kids of donors or potential donors. How did these colleges stray from their need-blind commitment? By favoring wealthy families in some admissions decisions, claims the lawsuit.

Ivy League 52

Ivy League Financial Aid Waitlist ACT 52

the college spy

AUGUST 20, 2020

In case your child is unable or unavailable to make the following kinds of financial decisions: managing their bank accounts; paying bills; filing taxes; and breaking a lease. Without the FERPA waiver, the college will not give you access to your child's grades even though you're paying tuition.

Transition 52

Transition Tuition Higher Education ACT 52

Solomon Admissions

JULY 5, 2023

Students are required to sign the FERPA agreement, granting permission for school administrators to share supporting documents with colleges (transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.). For the counselors who are fortunate to work within a manageable caseload (30-70 students), drafting detailed letters is more realistic.

Letters of Recommendation 83

Letters of Recommendation Admissions Grants Transcripts 83

Admissions Mom

APRIL 24, 2024

Consider band leaders, theater teachers, bosses, managers, scout leaders… WHEN do you ask for LORs? HELPFUL TIP: Find people who know who you are as a person that might not be demonstrated in other areas of your application. GIVE YOUR TEACHERS PLENTY OF TIME!

Letters of Recommendation 52

Letters of Recommendation Grants Extracurricular Acceptance 52

CampusESP

JUNE 22, 2021

I teamed up with Sarah Coen , Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Enrollment Management at Transylvania University , to present the future of parent and family engagement at the 2021 Ruffalo Noel Levitz National Conference. Much of this data is protected by FERPA. The takeaway? 7 Parents want weekly communication.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Orientation Retention Higher Education 52

CampusESP

MAY 17, 2021

For our partners using our FERPA Management Module — during important times of the year like when grades are released, sending an announcement like this one is also a great opportunity to remind families to connect with their student in the portal!

Out-of-State 52

Out-of-State In-State Programs University 52

Admissions Mom

APRIL 26, 2023

Consider band leaders, theater teachers, bosses, managers, scout leaders… WHEN do you ask for LORs? HELPFUL TIP: Find people who know who you are as a person that might not be demonstrated in other areas of your application. GIVE YOUR TEACHERS PLENTY OF TIME!

Letters of Recommendation 52

Letters of Recommendation Extracurricular Grants Acceptance 52