Grown & Flown

MAY 5, 2025

I serve as an academic advisor at a large university which puts me in the unique position of witnessing firsthand what most of you only speculate about higher education and the college experience today. Purdue University is a public research university in West Lafayette, Indiana. Your teens need to learn how to solve problems on their own.

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Grown & Flown

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If you had asked me her likely choice the August before her senior year, I would have named an out-of-state school that she seemed very keen on. Im trying to stay focused on my part in the whole process doing whatever I can to increase the odds that at the end of it all, my daughter ends up where she is supposed to land.

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Grown & Flown

APRIL 30, 2025

Eighteen is our teen living in our home and an adult residing in another state in the same momentous year. Eighteen wants to be a child forever, yet he cannot wait to grow up. He loves his house and cannot wait to leave it. Eighteen is a year I have dreaded since the day he was born. Eighteen cannot believe he is 18. Eighteen is a writer.

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High School ACT In-State Education 242

Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

For Texass flagship public university, applications from in-state residents increased by 12%, while out-of-state applications soared by 48%. This means that out-of-state applicants are fighting for the remaining 10% of first-year spots. Applications for freshman admission increased 24.3%

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, todays decisions are only for Out-of-State applicants, and the data below is for the entire admitted EA group (In and Out of State). Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.17-4.40

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 27, 2025

Jackson State University | THEE Standard for Search Campaigns Inspired by Jackson State Universitys iconic fight song, this email campaign set the tone with bold headers inviting prospects to learn more about THEE standard for research, academics, innovation, and success. The result?

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Grown & Flown

APRIL 9, 2025

How might recent changes affect your student? These comments are factual not political.Politics comes in when deciding whether these actions are good or bad for higher education, and for our nation overall.Ill not take a position on that question in this article. 8 suggestionsthat will be helpful for parents whose teens are or will be in college 1.

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Financial Aid Loans Higher Education Out-of-State 130

Grown & Flown

MARCH 2, 2025

While grudgingly rising, this young man turned to my son who was now settling into his window seat, and flatly stated, I hope you dont need to leave your seat because Im not going to get up.” I was wrong about the young man who was on my flight. It was a window in a row of three seats. He replied no, that his seat was in fact 29B.

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Out-of-State SAT In-State Acceptance 206

Ruffaloni

MARCH 20, 2025

Penn State University’s IT Service Desk stands out with its comprehensive 24/7 technology support model. Arizona State University (ASU) : ASU’s help center provides round-the-clock service for their large student body. For example, Thompson Rivers University has implemented a 24/7 chatbot support system.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 10, 2025

or higher, who lives in one of 25 states including North Carolina, and who is a member of the Future Farmers of America. Opportunity Scholarship This provides up to $80,000 to individuals that have DACA, TPS, or arrived in the United States prior to November 2016 and would have met the requirements for DACA. Read more here.

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Scholarships Bachelor's Degree GPA Higher Education 98

Admissions Village

MARCH 24, 2024

Harvard’s acceptance rate last year was 3%, and more colleges than ever before have acceptance rates that are in the single digits. Kids are asking, “What more could I have done?”. We have spent a lot of time talking about all the things students can do to help their chances of admission to highly selective colleges. So what does this all mean?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2025

Macaulay Honors College, City University of New York (CUNY) Distinctive feature: Admitted students who are residents of the state of New York receive a full 4-year tuition scholarship. In my conversations with high schoolers over the years, Ive noticed a familiar theme when they describe their dream schools.

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University University Grants Scholarships 89

Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Winston-Salem State University: Institutional Website Update and SEO Improvements Search engine optimization (SEO) is increasingly vital in marketing and recruitment—particularly for academic program pages as students start their college search. ” Creating compelling digital engagement ads across Facebook and Instagram.

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Enrollment Out-of-State Policies Graduate Students 261

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 9, 2025

Roughly 45% of the applicant pool is in-state, and 55% is out-of-state/international. While core grades and a students curriculum are generally better indicators of academic strength than test scores, I am giving this data out due to the state of Georgia mandating test scores for all the GA public colleges/universities.

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Applications GPA Out-of-State Transcripts 84

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Tuition at community colleges is significantly lower than what you’d pay at four-year universities, often with reduced rates for in-state students. There are plenty of reasons why community college might be the perfect fit for you. from fall 2022. In spring 2024, enrollment in public two-year colleges grew 4.7 Another huge perk?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

California, Texas, and Florida represented 3 of the top 5 states for admitted students. UVA UVA received 4,971 total ED applications (2,795 in-state and 2,176 from out-of-state applicants) and admitted 1,282 students (825 in-state and 457 out-of-state). The acceptance rate for out-of-state was 21% (29.5%

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Admissions Standardized Testing Ivy League Early Decision 81

Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 16, 2024

According to RNL research, 70 percent of Google searches for graduate education in 2023 did not include an institution name. For example, someone interested in pursuing an online MBA degree may start their search process with best online MBA programs. Focusing here can help you capitalize on your strengths. Answer your audiences questions in detail.

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

states and over 135 countries. Innovative Programs and Facilities : USC offers unique programs like the USC School of Cinematic Arts, which is considered one of the top film schools globally, providing state-of-the-art facilities and technology. All other applicants will be invited to defer to Regular Decision.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Another student was offered a spot at a highly selective public flagship with a single-digit acceptance rate for out-of-state students in a highly sought-after major, but that same student was denied or deferred at similar, less selective institutions. For colleges it is all about creating a class and who fits what they need for their class.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In an era dominated by screens and social media, it’s easy to think that the college recruitment landscape has become impersonal. But amidst the noise of online content and digital campaigns, it’s the human touch that truly resonates with prospective students and their families.

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Transition Out-of-State Enrollment In-State 130

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation compares a student’s score to the eligibility score for that student’s home state. Some states require higher scores than others for National Merit Scholarships. For example, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York typically have higher cutoff scores than other states.

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Grown & Flown

MAY 6, 2025

It didnt actually matter where the server placed us, it could have been next to the President of the United States and my mother would have insisted we move anyway. I begged my parents not to come to my college graduation. I begged my parents not to come to my college graduation. Twenty20 @sineadles) Its such a long trip, I pleaded.

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Grown & Flown

MAY 12, 2025

who has been a professor in the Psychology Department at California State University Long Beach, and is a licensed marriage and family counselor, says the best way to go about this is to spend time with them by doing something they enjoy and having a conversation about it. ” How to talk to your teens about their friends 1.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

That depends on factors like your academic achievements, athletic skills, financial need, or even state residency. State-sponsored State-sponsored scholarships often cover tuition and other college expenses for students attending in-state public universities. But there are ways to maximize your chances of receiving one.

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Scholarships Letters of Recommendation Tuition GPA 98

Grown & Flown

MARCH 21, 2025

It backfired, and instead of coming out of his relaxed state, he sank further into it. (Tuomas Lehtinen/Shutterstock) When my oldest of three went through this stage, I couldnt understand why everything left him exhausted. I didnt understand how he could sleep so late, nap all the time, and seem unmotivated and uninterested in everything.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Public Colleges: Government-funded postsecondary institutions that generally offer lower tuition rates to state residents. State Flagship: Typically the most prominent public university in the state. Most accelerated degree programs allow a student to obtain a bachelor’s degree in three years or less.

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Admissions Financial Aid Waitlist Standardized Testing 246

Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Im worried about approximate safety, like the area’s crime rate or state. ” Continuing-Generation Female “Since Im out of state, I wont know who to trust, especially in a big city.” reached over 2,600 high school seniors through the ZeeMee app, and their responses about safety concerns left me genuinely shaken.

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Mentorships Mentorship Orientation Out-of-State 130

Colorado State University

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

My name is Vicky, and I’m a fourth-year student at Colorado State University, majoring in Biology. Going out of state was nerve-racking, but it all worked out for me. About the author Vicky Wozniak is an out-of-state Biology major at CSU. I would do it a million times over if I could.

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Transfer Transition University University 78

Spark Admissions

JUNE 30, 2023

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. What Does the Fair Admissions Decision Say?

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Policies Out-of-State Higher Education Minor 264

Ruffaloni

JANUARY 20, 2025

The WICHE report plainly states, “Demography need not be destiny.” The WICHE report plainly states, “Demography need not be destiny.” Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: colleges struggle to connect with their most important audiencestudents. Spoiler alert: it’s not.

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Financial Aid Higher Education Placement Enrollment 130

Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For many students, the goal of college admissions is to gain entrance into the Ivy League – a group of eight universities that many believe are the most prestigious institutions in the United States. While there are many other schools alongside the Ivy League (like Stanford, MIT, University of Chicago, Northwestern, Caltech, Duke, etc.)

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Enrollment Catalyst

MARCH 11, 2024

This is similar to legislation in other states throughout the United States. The state of Ohio recently passed legislation to give families greater access to private education through its Ed Choice Scholarship. The State of Ohio has offered different versions of the EdChoice Scholarship since 2005.

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Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

We played number games, practiced spelling words, reviewed state capitals, and listened to recorded books. Nurturing and supporting your childs talent takes energy, commitment, money, and sacrifice. Mostly, though, it takes time. For many of us, that time is most often spent in the car. Audrey whined. The highway driving was stressful.

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Out-of-State SAT In-State Programs 143

Grown & Flown

APRIL 2, 2025

Going away to college was one of the most significant transitions Id ever had to make. I sat in my dorm room that first day with a huge smile, but inside, I felt a mixture of petrifying fear and excitement. Youre thrown advice in graduation cards left and right… Study hard! These friends will last a lifetime! This isnt to say it was all bad.

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Transition Semester SAT Out-of-State 195

Ruffaloni

AUGUST 28, 2024

Changes to state reciprocity rules that would considerably complicate the ability of institutions to enroll online students from different states. Phil Hill The high point of my experiences at last month’s RNL National Conference was the fireside chat I led with EdTech blogger Phil Hill.

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Policies Education Education Enrollment 182

Colorado State University

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

At Colorado State, we are proud to offer a wide array of tours, information sessions, and special events to make sure you get the full CSU Ram experience and get the info you and your student need to make their big decision when the time comes. However, we can accommodate you if you or someone in your family need assistance.

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Accommodations In-State Admissions 86

Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision. Although anecdotes can help, sometimes the data can tell the story for you.

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Admissions Standardized Testing Letters of Recommendation Transcripts 87