Grown & Flown

APRIL 9, 2025

Life is decidedly unfair.Five years ago, your child (and you!) faced the social and educational upheavals of the pandemic.Now those college-bound students confront a higher education landscape thrown into uncertainty by actions of a new federal administration. Students may feel unsettled and wonder what their college experience will look like.

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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.” As an anxious air traveler, I am frequently not the most serene person with whom to travel. I was wrong about the young man who was on my flight.

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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. About 20 minutes after we release decisions, an email will go out to students who have not already checked their status letting them know a decision is available on their status page.

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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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Grown & Flown

MARCH 21, 2025

Small tasks like taking out the garbage or wiping the counter after theyve destroyed the kitchen to make a sandwich feels like a huge undertaking and they arent afraid to complain about it. It backfired, and instead of coming out of his relaxed state, he sank further into it. Letting my son sleep helped our relationship.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For most colleges and universities we partner with, we recommend starting with program pages to get the greatest value out of your SEO investment. Check out RNLs On-Demand Webinar: Know Your Market. Degree program pages are the heart and soul of almost any college or university website. Know Your Students. Build Great Strategy.

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Admissions Village

MARCH 24, 2024

This has allowed colleges to reach out to more underserved populations both domestically and internationally. At this time of year, social media overflows with posts of X kid with XY stats who did not get into Z college. Ivy Day is filled with disappointment because, hello, the HUGE majority of kids do not get accepted to these colleges.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Institutions that take the initiative to reach out (regularly and personally) to share information about their unique offerings, admission processes, and campus communities can attract top talent and build lasting relationships with prospective applicants. Scale up personalized outreach as students get closer to applying.

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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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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. The University of Central Florida (UCF) has adopted a strategic approach to technical support.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Ivy League Universities Brown Admitted 906 students Early Decision out of 5,048 applicants for an 18% admission rate. Ivy League Universities Brown Admitted 906 students Early Decision out of 5,048 applicants for an 18% admission rate. California, Texas, and Florida represented 3 of the top 5 states for admitted students.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 10, 2025

Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details. or higher, who lives in one of 25 states including North Carolina, and who is a member of the Future Farmers of America. or higher, who lives in one of 25 states including North Carolina, and who is a member of the Future Farmers of America.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That requires great creative work that really stands out from all the other marketing messages that students see—and it’s what the RNL creative team does with each campaign they undertake for colleges and universities. We would like to spotlight these five campaigns and share the strategy behind these award-winning efforts.

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

To learn more about what Early Action applicants deferred to Regular decision should do next, get an update on scholarship allocation, and find out more about USC’s first foray into Early Decision, watch the full video below. states and over 135 countries. All other applicants will be invited to defer to Regular Decision.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 20, 2025

The WICHE report plainly states, “Demography need not be destiny.” A new report from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is waving red flags about dropping enrollment numbers and workforce gaps if colleges can’t step up their game and prove their worth. But what’s going on here?

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Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

We played number games, practiced spelling words, reviewed state capitals, and listened to recorded books. I ask if she has had a chance to check out brochures for summer dance programs. Nurturing and supporting your childs talent takes energy, commitment, money, and sacrifice. Mostly, though, it takes time. Should we go? I dont know.

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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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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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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. You don’t have to have everything figured out right away. About the author Vicky Wozniak is an out-of-state Biology major at CSU.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Which means that, if you receive one, you can potentially attend school without paying a dime out of pocket. That depends on factors like your academic achievements, athletic skills, financial need, or even state residency. So how exactly do you get a full-ride scholarship? But there are ways to maximize your chances of receiving one.

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Scholarships Letters of Recommendation Tuition GPA 98

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The PSAT is scored out of 1520 (while a perfect score on the SAT is 1600). 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. Who Does Not Need to Take the PSAT?

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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. The early results for the AV Class of 2028.

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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. 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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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For students out of state, these numbers are even lower. Below, we’ve listed some key points to keep in mind: Choosing campuses The same UC application can be sent to all nine campuses, and when you fill out your application, you’ll have the opportunity to select which campuses you’d like to receive it.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

College/University Terms: Accelerated Degree Programs: An accelerated degree program reduces the amount of time it takes to obtain an undergraduate degree by at least one year. Most accelerated degree programs allow a student to obtain a bachelor’s degree in three years or less. Colleges typically do not have graduate students.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

UGA is the flagship institution for the state of Georgia, and as such our goal is to enroll a class that is roughly 80% Georgians. It is more difficult for out-of-state students to be admitted though due to the 80/20 split. It is more difficult for out-of-state students to be admitted though due to the 80/20 split.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Speaking of, if any of the above categories might fit you, please check out and bookmark our FG/LI Resource Center , which offers guidance for students who may not have as much support/guidance as others in the application process.) Looking at pictures of the ocean isn’t the same as dipping your toes in it. Enter fly-in programs!

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Deferrals keep going up: over the last ten years, early applications to the University of Georgia have nearly tripled and this year Georgias applicant pool went up a whopping 14.6%, from 2024, and it admitted only about 42% of in-state applicants and 23% of out-of-state applicants in the early round. Read more about yield here.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

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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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 15, 2025

The universitys further 12 professional schools, including the high-ranking Samueli School of Engineering, the School of Nursing, and the Luskin School of Public Affairs, round out the universitys offerings to a total of 125 majors. Are you dreaming of attending college in sunny Los Angeles? The truth is, theres no one-size-fits-all answer.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

If you’re passionate about sports and dream of being part of this exciting industry, it’s a smart move to start by checking out the country’s best colleges for sports management. Sports management is a booming and competitive field with plenty of opportunities to explore.

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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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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 10, 2025

Virginia State University (VSU) Norfolk State University (NSU) Radford University George Mason University (GMU) University of Virginia (UVA) The Average Cost of College in Virginia 10 Smart Strategies to Score Scholarships and Save Big in College Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways 5 Cheapest Colleges in Virginia 1. and 1600 required.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 15, 2023

It’s that time of the year again! Many high school seniors are awaiting the results of all the hard work that they have put in for all these years.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What Are the University of Florida Supplemental Essay Prompts? What’s not to love about that? And if the campus hammocks, year-round warmth, and nearby beaches weren’t appealing enough, what’s really attracting students is the big work being done on campus. If so, please describe.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Competitions and academic Olympiads Online competitions can be a fantastic way to stand out. In fact, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 44% of colleges consider extracurricular activities as a significant factor in their admissions decisions. What Are Good Online Extracurricular Activities?

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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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