ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT? Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind. Unfortunately, the answer is not as straightforward as it once was.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

At the same time, Northwestern becomes the most selective Common App college to no longer require submission of the Common Application main essay in order to be considered for admission. Community and belonging matter at Northwestern. Who might be some ideal classmates or collaborators?

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Students applying to college this year will inevitably confront the community essay. In fact, most students will end up responding to several community essay prompts for different schools. For this reason, you should know more than simply how to approach the community essay as a genre.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Cornell University in Ithaca, New York is the first Ivy League college to officially released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants. Cornell University 2023-2024 Supplemental Essay Prompts College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Required: Why are you drawn to studying the major you have selected?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

How hard is it to get into Rice University? If your child dreams of making an impact and would thrive in a close-knit, spirited community, they might be a perfect candidate for Rice University. Rice is also rich in tradition—including its residential college system. And after Rice?

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland has released a new supplemental essay prompt for students applying during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. race, gender, sexuality, religion, community, etc…) or a life experience that has shaped you as an individual and how that influenced what you’d like to pursue in college at Hopkins.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 31, 2024

Trinity College is a liberal arts college in the heart of the city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college has an old school vibe, a liberal arts foundation, and a close-knit community. All this adds up to Trinity being a selective college that is a strong option for top students. This shouldn’t come as a surprise.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

sent a message to the university community Feb. program with its neighbor North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Communication Sciences and Disorders Ph.D., Communication Sciences and Disorders Ph.D., Chancellor Franklin D.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Notably, Texas medical schools tend to have relatively low tuition —this is especially true for in-state students but applies to out-of-state students, too. On top of this, Texas as a whole has a low cost of living, and many Texas medical schools have strong reputations and support a wide variety of communities across the state.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 3, 2024

How hard is it to get into Yale Law School? Want to learn how? In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the law school admissions code. A number of our students get into Yale Law School each year. Your guide is on its way. You can also learn more about our 1-on-1 law school admissions support here.

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

As a typical first entry point for prospective students, college websites have always been a crucial instrument in any marketing strategy toolkit. The reality is college websites aren’t going the way of paper viewbooks anytime soon. I scoured the internet to find some of the best college websites, so you wouldn’t have to.

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 21, 2024

Best Engineering Colleges in the US When it comes to pursuing a career in engineering, choosing the right college can be a crucial decision that shapes your academic journey and professional future. The United States boasts a plethora of esteemed institutions known for their excellence in engineering education.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Should I apply Early Action or Regular Decision? It is actually up to you whether you should apply for EA or RD. If you are comfortable by October 15 with our office reviewing your file at that time, then apply EA. If you are comfortable by October 15 with our office reviewing your file at that time, then apply EA.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 23, 2024

The school is a deeply academic and service-oriented community in a city built on the idea of having a good time. Tulane isn’t known as a deeply athletic school, and, while they have amazing facilities, they don’t have all the bells and whistles of bigger Division I colleges. If you’re an athlete eyeing a top college, send us an email.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 24, 2024

Applying to college in the United States is an objectively hectic situation. There are so many different colleges (literally, thousands), and they each come with their own lists of requirements, expectations, likes, and dislikes. If you’re looking at applying to U.S. If you’re looking at applying to U.S.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Certain colleges tend to be popular at different high schools. Basically, college admissions officers evaluate applicants based on their qualifications (grades, extracurriculars, test scores etc.). Second, a student’s chances of admission can be affected by the historic relationship between the high school and college.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The California College Promise Grant means tuition-free college. College is expensive — but grants can save you thousands on a college degree. And the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) is one of the best in the country. And the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) is one of the best in the country.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How hard is it to get into UCLA? UCLA’s tri-fold mission of education, research, and service is deeply integrated into its world-class curriculum and campus community. UCLA has long stood as a beacon for discovery and innovation, but equally important to its values is the emphasis on preparing students to impact global communities.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 15, 2024

Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Read This Before Applying to Georgetown Georgetown University is highly selective, with an overall acceptance rate of about 12%. They’re looking for students with leadership characteristics who demonstrate a commitment to outside communities. How did you push through a challenge?

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

Brown University has become the latest highly selective institution — and third Ivy, following Dartmouth College and Yale University — to reinstate standardized testing requirements, beginning next fall. Let's take a closer look at how Brown reached its often conflicting conclusions.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 2, 2024

The university is comprised of a collection of undergraduate colleges, and you should have the college you want to go to in mind as you plan your courses, your activities, and how you spend your summers. Altogether, across the various colleges, Cornell is home to over 16,000 undergraduate students from over 130 countries.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 1, 2024

The University of Chicago is one of the top schools in the United States, and is frequently mentioned in the same sentence as Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale, and other top colleges, like Stanford. 16% of the class of 2027 came from abroad, and international students account for 24% of the UChicago community overall.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

For northern colleges, if you love them in the snow and cold, you will always love them. Here are some things to consider when planning college visits: 1) Always try to book an official tour and information session. It is important for a college to know that you have made the effort to visit. Is the food good?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How hard is it to get into Caltech? Stanford, MIT), you may be encouraging them to apply to the MIT of the West Coast: Caltech (or the California Institute of Technology). Stanford, MIT), you may be encouraging them to apply to the MIT of the West Coast: Caltech (or the California Institute of Technology).

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 12, 2024

When we say “deep dive,” we mean a detailed look at stand-out programs within larger colleges. Colleges are under constant pressure to increase profit and maximize yield, and a lot of the material they put out is simply marketing. So how do you cut through the noise?

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Colleges within those systems will offer automatic admission for students in the top 10% of their class. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. New York announced a direct admissions program for its SUNY and CUNY systems. Earlier this month, New York Gov.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 1, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes In the dynamic landscape of higher education, institutions constantly seek innovative strategies to enhance their brand visibility, improve student engagement, and foster a sense of community. How does that work? One potent yet underutilized strategy is the implementation of a Student Ambassador Program.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

With over 450 student groups available, the sky’s the limit when it comes to engaging in the campus community—students can pursue anything from competing in broomball leagues to delivering art education to local students. And after Boston University? ambassadors, and award-winning actors and actresses.

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Inside Emory Admission

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, Jack transitioned from Oxford College (OX) to the Atlanta campus in 2023 (23OX) and plans to graduate from Emory College (C) in 2025 (25C). An unbeatable community in my dorm. The Covington community and the lovely amenities it has. How was the transition from Oxford to Atlanta? So many things.

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 9, 2024

How to Write Harvard’s Transfer Essays How to Write Harvard’s Transfer Essays – expert tips and advice from a former Harvard admissions interviewer and Harvard graduate. How will the life experiences that shape who you are today enable you to contribute to Harvard? You think that’s bad?

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University Gurus

APRIL 8, 2024

Parents and students need to find that unique edge in college applications. Today, the most successful candidates are those who blend their technical acumen with a genuine commitment to humanity and community engagement. Community service is a powerful narrative tool that showcases a student’s leadership, empathy, and innovation.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 9, 2024

Vassar College in the city of Poughkeepsie, New York is a small liberal arts college in the heart of the Hudson Valley with the resources of a small city and only two hours north of New York City by train. It’s a college that is the best of every world. That’s what they want to see in how you spend your time.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This introduces us to various community members – and their funny reactions – while also driving home the positive energy of the season: This simple and humorous take on the holiday video format gives prospects a better sense of the personalities on campus and can even bring the entire community together.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 15, 2024

More and more, college admissions is becoming a game. As colleges and universities act more and more like businesses, they demand more than just an application from their prospects. What is demonstrated interest in college admission? What is demonstrated interest in college admission?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 16, 2024

If you’re thinking about attending college in the United States, you probably already know that applying to college here can be pretty stressful. There are so many schools, so many requirements, and so many different expectations the colleges and universities want you to balance. The acceptance rate is a mere 12.5%.

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Inside Emory Admission

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

International students are an essential part of the Emory undergraduate community. For example, Dongshen will transition from Oxford College (OX) to the Atlanta campus in 2024 (24OX) and plans to graduate from Emory College (C) in 2026 (26C). Read about his experience below.

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BestColleges

MAY 23, 2023

Social workers play a vital role in promoting social justice and equality by providing services to individuals, families, and communities. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offer MSW programs that provide a unique and important focus on the well-being of Black Americans and communities of color.

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