College Transitions

APRIL 15, 2024

Some high school students dream of writing for a living, perhaps pursuing an English major in college, or even attending a creative writing MFA program later on. For other students, creative writing can be useful for school assignments, in English and other subjects, and also for preparing their Common App essays.

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Enrollment Catalyst

AUGUST 29, 2023

Do you ever wonder about how other schools do things? Have you ever seen something another school is doing and thought, “That’s a great idea! If so, you’ll want to tune into The Show & Tell Show with the Enrollment Marketing Geeks — Dr. The Show & Tell Show is the show that showcases schools doing something worth showing off.

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

MassEducate builds on MassGrant Plus , a tuition-free program for Pell Grant-eligible and middle-income college students. citizens and undocumented students who earned a high school diploma or equivalent can qualify for these state financial aid programs. Middle-income students must be enrolled full-time to qualify. If the $75.5

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Ivy Central

JUNE 6, 2023

The average SAT Math score for admitted students is an impressive 761, with a middle 50% range of 740-800. In the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) section, the average score is 739, with a middle 50% range of 720-770. Start today!

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

And then a few days later from Charleston, SC to middle Georgia. Back When Middle 50% ranges- There was a time when publishing the middle 50% GPA and SAT/ACT range of admitted students was extremely helpful. Over time, however, as high schools created more and more GPA ranges, i.e. 4.0, What does this mean for you?

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

This suggests that the school is still able to attract a highly selective group of students, even in a challenging admissions landscape. The admitted students hail from all 50 states, 63 countries, and nearly 900 different high schools. Of the 26,914 applicants, MIT offered admission to 1,259 students with a yield of 4.7%.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

This suggests that the school is still able to attract a highly selective group of students, even in a challenging admissions landscape. The admitted students hail from all 50 states, 63 countries, and nearly 900 different high schools. Of the 26,914 applicants, MIT offered admission to 1,259 students with a yield of 4.7%.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Students from middle- and lower-income families from Virginia can now attend the University of Virginia (UVA) for even less, thanks to a new financial aid expansion. 8 to increase affordability for students from middle- and lower-income families. Five other Virginia colleges also offer free tuition for qualifying students.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 18, 2024

According to a recent CNN article , Tufts University estimates its undergraduate expenses for the 2024-2025 school year at nearly $96,000 , while Yale University’s cost comes in at almost $91,000. These figures represent a significant increase compared to previous years and outpace the rate of inflation, which stood at 3.2%

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The middle 50% SAT scores for accepted students for Fall 2023 who submitted SAT scores was 1210 – 1450 while the middle 50% of ACT scores for accept students for Fall 2023 who submitted test scores was 27 – 34, though there was great variation between schools and majors.

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BestColleges

APRIL 11, 2024

Colby College in Maine is expanding financial aid for middle-income families thanks to an anonymous donation. The small liberal arts college announced an anonymous $10 million donation that will expand financial support for middle-income families and cap the amount students and families will have to pay for tuition, room, and board.

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College Transitions

MAY 3, 2024

How Old are Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in High School? At what ages do most students in attend high school?

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

According to Forbes , many of these schools did so to help combat the effects of COVID, but as COVID cases have been on a drastic decline schools are standing by this policy for a multitude of reasons. Check the institution’s middle 50% standardized test scores. Test-optional policies differ from institution to institution.

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Scoir

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Students usually take the test that has been historically prevalent in their area or school. In the past, the SAT was typically a coastal test, predominant in the East and West Coast regions, while the ACT was more often taken in the middle of the country.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 30, 2023

How can middle class families get a full ride ? Step-by-step: how to check how much financial aid a school typically provides. FALSE: I am middle class, so I won’t get any financial aid. Prestigious schools like Harvard and Stanford meet 100% of need - selective, private colleges with large endowments! Or full tuition?

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College Transitions

JULY 19, 2023

After living through a middle school career riddled with COVID disruptions and remote learning, college-bound rising juniors and seniors will be thrilled if their biggest worry right now is when to sit for the ACT.

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Princeton College Consulting

OCTOBER 21, 2023

As parents of middle-school students, the journey toward college might seem distant, but it's never too early to lay the groundwork for a successful future. It's never too early to lay the groundwork for a successful future.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 9, 2023

Even more than demanding teachers and rigorous courses, the greatest challenge of middle school and high school can be staying organized and making time for so many projects and assignments. How can a student best manage their time during high school with so much on their plates?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

He has one kid in college and two still in high school. He told me that after watching his older son go through the admission process he has been telling his current high school senior who is applying to colleges to be prepared to hear “no.” If not, then good news—many great schools have deadlines in January. It shouldn’t be.

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College Wise

APRIL 27, 2023

Are you looking to enroll your youngster into a private or parochial middle or high school? They'll likely need to face an entrance exam before being considered. In this blog, you'll discover everything there is to know about the ISEE and SSAT exams and how your teen can be successful in preparing for them.

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College Wise

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Are you a school counselor, educator, principal, or superintendent looking for ways to empower and educate families on the college admissions process? When it comes to preparing middle and high school students for college and careers, the most obvious place to start is with the students themselves.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

The journalism school was named after Craig Newmark after his philanthropic organization donated $20 million to the school in 2018. The journalism school began its journey to free tuition by eliminating tuition costs for 25% of the class of 2024 and offering partial scholarships to 65% of the students.

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BestColleges

JUNE 13, 2023

In the state, students can find schools nationally recognized for their STEM curricula and research opportunities. Guide to HBCUs in Maryland How We Rank Schools At BestColleges, we believe a college education is one of the most important investments you can make. We hope our approach helps you find the school that is best for you.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 27, 2024

The school is home to just under 2,000 students, and is lovingly called “Conn.” The rigor of your high school program is,” they emphasize , “what carries the most weight in the admission process.” However, we do highly recommend taking a full breadth of courses across all core subjects available at your school.

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BestColleges

JUNE 27, 2023

Learn more about the NP licensing requirements in New York, the top nursing schools in the state, and how to choose one that will prepare you for licensure. Find out how much financial aid you're eligible for and make a plan to pay for school. We hope our approach helps you find the school that's best for you.

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BestColleges

JUNE 29, 2023

Explore the top nursing schools in New York and how to get a New York NP license. How to Choose a Nursing Program in New York The right nursing school in New York depends on the location, tuition and financial aid, program format (online, hybrid, on-campus), clinical placement options, acceptance rate, and board certification pass rates.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The "GEAR UP for LIFE" program will follow the sixth- and seventh-graders from participating schools past high school. Colleges in over 30 states offer free tuition to qualifying students, and the University of California will offer free online college courses to students from Title I schools in winter 2024.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

So, as sophomores we’d load the bus and head off to a joint facility shared by multiple high schools. One day, I was in the backseat with a girl from another high school. The kid driving was from my school. The combination leaves us diagonally stopped in the middle of the intersection. Actually, that was his real name.

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College Wise

JANUARY 10, 2024

For nearly 25 years, Collegewise has been at the forefront of providing empowering college admissions counseling and has helped more than 28,000 A students, C students and everyone in between pursue a major that will enable them to realize their dreams at a school where they will thrive.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A State University of New York (SUNY) school is cutting 13 struggling degree programs to address a $10 million deficit. The programs represent 15% of all Fredonia majors, with a total enrollment of 74 students — just 2% of all the school's undergraduates. The university plans to grow to about 3,400 students by fall 2026.

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College Wise

DECEMBER 4, 2023

If you're a middle or high school student, or a parent or guardian of one, read on for some valuable tips for prospective gap year students from gap year experts Baret Scholars :

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DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I’m excited to hear back from schools, too, but right now I am focusing on my classes and finishing my regular decision applications.” According to them, early applications to member schools are up 41% over pre-pandemic numbers from 2019-2020. For example: “Thank you for asking, Auntie Anne.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Massachusetts is axing costs for Pell Grant-eligible and middle-income students at state community colleges, universities, and the University of Massachusetts. Middle-income students, who earn between $73,000 and $100,000 per year, will have tuition and fees reduced by up to half of their out-of-pocket expenses. Massachusetts Gov.

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HelloCollege

MAY 25, 2023

This challenge is understandable, given the multitude of activities students participate in over the four years of high school. As colleges become increasingly selective, choosing the right after-school activities can be challenging. Which After-School Activities Should Be Omitted from College Applications?

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Berkeley² Academy

MAY 10, 2024

A balanced college list ensures that students have a range of options, from long shot and reach schools that challenge and inspire them to safety and match schools where acceptance is more likely. Your essays and profile will have to win you a spot in your chosen major.

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

Several Ivies Return to Testing In February, Dartmouth College became the first Ivy to reinstitute standardized testing, citing an internal study indicating that SAT and ACT scores can help flag high-achieving applicants from middle- and low-income backgrounds. Hoekstra's statement aligns with the research recommendations. [W]hen

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Business Schools want students to have taken Calculus and Statistics. Highly selective and selective colleges expect students to take the most rigorous course load their high school offers. That means a lot of APs if they are offered at your high school. Or for that matter if your high school does not even have APs.

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