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Top 7 Benefits of Attending a Local Community College

AdmissionSight

Tuition at community colleges is significantly lower than what you’d pay at four-year universities, often with reduced rates for in-state students. Are you a high school student unsure about which colleges to apply to, or maybe an adult thinking about going back to school? from fall 2022. What Is a Community College All About?

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2025 Overall Applicant Pool

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

Roughly 45% of the applicant pool is in-state, and 55% is out-of-state/international. A student is not tied to their initial choice of major, as enrolling students can change their major prior to orientation using the UGA student system called Athena. using the UGA GPA calculation method.

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7 Steps to Start a School Podcast: A Guide for Modern Education Marketing

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

They deliberately planned the first season of the podcast to coincide with the university’s virtual orientation program for new students. They collaborated with the orientation staff (Destination Kent State) to ensure content was relevant and even gathered feedback from that partnership to improve the show. Contact HEM today!

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From First-Year to Graduation: How Email Marketing Nurtures Student Retention

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

The United States reports a comparable figure, with NCES data showing first-year retention rates for full-time undergraduates averaging around 75% to 78%, indicating an attrition rate of approximately 2225%. Find out today! Discover how we can enhance your recruitment strategy today! Behind these statistics are myriad reasons.

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What Keeps Students Up at Night? Understanding College Safety Concerns

Ruffaloni

Im worried about approximate safety, like the area’s crime rate or state. ” These aren’t just random commentsthey’re real voices from our latest research, and they stopped me cold. For the past three years, RNL and ZeeMee have been diving deep into the emotional landscape of college planning. Will I belong?

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2026 Freshman Admission Notes

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

an examination of your work ethic and maturity in and out of the classroom through all areas of the application, including recommendations. an examination of your work ethic and maturity in and out of the classroom through all areas of the application, including recommendations. with a focus on depth over breadth.

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Summer Strategy Ideas for Hamilton College

The Koppelman Group

Just over 2,000 students call Hamilton home, and they come from 48 states and 56 countries for the opportunity to learn in the Hamilton way. Just over 2,000 students call Hamilton home, and they come from 48 states and 56 countries for the opportunity to learn in the Hamilton way. What’s the Hamilton way?