BestColleges

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A new report from The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University explores how race and ethnicity impacted students' college experiences during the pandemic. The report recommends systemic changes are needed to reduce barriers that students face to be successful in college.

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Admissions.Blog

APRIL 8, 2023

From dealing with academic pressures to navigating complex social dynamics, school students face a range of obstacles that can shape their future trajectories. This is particularly true in the era when the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education and forced students to adapt to new learning environments and modes of instruction.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 24, 2023

This deficit is attributed to factors such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Diverse Range of Nursing Specializations According to Baylor University, Texas presents a plethora of opportunities for nurses seeking specialization in various fields, such as pediatric care, mental health, oncology, and more.

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Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Only 26% of eighth graders were proficient, down from 34% in 2019. Fourth graders saw declines in 41 states with just 36% proficient, down from 41% before the pandemic began. So, it seems obvious that students are less prepared for college because of the pandemic. Three to four attacks a week caused me to dissociate from life.”

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BestColleges

MAY 24, 2023

MBA Enrollments Decline Following COVID-19 Bump Conventional wisdom suggests colleges and universities are relatively immune to economic downturns. This theory was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, and MBA programs benefitted. This theory was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, and MBA programs benefitted.

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Admissions Mom

AUGUST 23, 2023

As if writing the personal essay for college apps wasn’t enough, many colleges also like to see supplemental essays! They’re not trying to torture you though, it’s more a way for them to get to know you even better, so be sure to write these supplements — and take your time and do your research for each one.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Over 90% of our students get into one or more of their top 3 schools Get our free 110-page guide for strategies to become the kind of applicant that selective colleges love to admit: How to Get Into America’s Elite Colleges: The Ultimate Guide First Name Last Name Email Address Sign Up 100% privacy. Your guide is on its way.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Data Summary Check When faced with factors involving cost, enrollment, and admissions, students rank affordability (53%), student outcomes (39%), and flexibility and accessibility (36%) as the most important factors in deciding on a college. In 2023, there's no lack of controversy in college admissions.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 21, 2020

Nobody knows how this pandemic will evolve or when it will end, so colleges and organizations that deal with college admissions are continually updating policies and timelines. That said, here are some ways you can expect COVID-19 to affect college admissions and advice for planning ahead. Standardized Tests.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

essay Part 8: The medical school COVID essay Appendix: Frequently asked questions - Part 1: Introduction As a medical school applicant, you’ve worked hard on your submitting the best AMCAS application you can. Describe a significant challenge you overcame and what you learned from it.”) “Why us?” essay (e.g., “Why

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EAB

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Finally, they identify ways to collaborate more effectively with influencers at other institutions in your area who can have an outsized impact on steering right-fit students to your school. Transfer in of itself is not removed from the macro factors. You had mentioned, I think you said a 14% decline in community college enrollment.

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EAB

JULY 18, 2023

The three offer data that highlight the magnitude of the student mental health challenge and the extent of staffing shortfalls that are decimating college counseling centers. Many colleges and universities have heavily invested in hiring additional full-time clinicians, but they are still unable to keep pace.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 27, 2024

Listed in alphabetical order, below, is a sample of top undergraduate psychology programs that prepare students to make significant contributions to society—from reducing unconscious racial biases, to understanding long-term brain impacts of COVID-19, to developing AI systems for improving mental health, to name a few.

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University Gurus

APRIL 23, 2024

Embarking on a college tour can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Whether you’re a parent guiding your child through this significant phase or a student eager to find your perfect college match, knowing what to ask can dramatically steer your decision-making process.

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BestColleges

MARCH 15, 2023

Data Summary Check Over 1,300 colleges and universities canceled in-person classes or moved to online learning in spring 2020. [1] from 2019 to 2020. [2] 3] Check In a 2021 survey, over 9 in 10 college students reported having experienced negative mental health symptoms due to COVID-19-related circumstances. [4]

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EAB

JULY 25, 2023

In this second of a three-part series focused on student mental health, EAB’s Ed Venit, Lindsay Schappell, and Matt Mustard share ways to encourage and support help-seeking behavior by students. Today's episode is the second in a three-part series focused on ways to boost student mental health. music] 0:00:33.0

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In late June, the Supreme Court banned affirmative action as it relates to college admission (also known as race-conscious admission policies), leaving many students wondering… “Can I talk about race in my personal statement and college application?” In other words, you can’t get into college—or be favored—simply based on your race.

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EAB

JULY 11, 2023

Podcast How Racial and Ethnic Identity Influence Your College Journey Episode 157. EAB’s Wenie Lado is joined by Dr. Brian Peterson from the University of Pennsylvania where he teaches, advises students, and serves as the Director of Penn’s Makuu Black Cultural Center. July 11, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2023

A majority of survey respondents say financial concerns and personal or family life are causing significant distress to college students. Seventy-one percent of respondents say the availability of mental health services on campus has increased during the past year. Still, survey respondents believe there is room for growth.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 20, 2022

Check out my new book Surviving the College Admissions Madness and Youtube Channel There is a related prompt for Transfer students only called Essay C special circumstances that you can opt to submit in substitute for the Essay E Issue of Importance. There is also a very high probability you will not earn any sympathies from your reviewer.

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EAB

AUGUST 29, 2023

EAB’s Madeleine Rhyneer and Autumn Baggett-Griggs explore findings from a recent poll that identifies the top concerns of enrollment leaders. Today, we share findings from a recent poll of admissions leaders to find out what they worry about most. Transcript [music] 0:00:10.4 Speaker 1: Hello and welcome to Office Hours with EAB.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 25, 2023

News medical school rankings most years), its incredible array of clinical and research opportunities, and access to a strong personal and professional network. heard back from Harvard Med today and got into both the Pathways and HST programs. HST students must also complete a research thesis to graduate.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 6, 2023

Alabama Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022–2023 Describe how specific attributes of ACOM’s mission and core values align with your professional goals and personal attributes? 250 words) The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine promotes values and equity from various cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. (500

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EAB

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As another year comes to a close, our team at EAB is looking back at the top insights from 2022. From DEI initiatives to post-COVID outcomes, explore EAB’s top content of 2022 below: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice for Higher Ed. Colleges and universities have a vital role to play in this work.”. Key Quote. “We

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

To understand why, check out this example from Achievement First , which offers a great example of how both quantitative and qualitative information can help admissions officers better understand the world your students come from. At my school, most students are not applying to selective colleges. Any areas of impact ?

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Suicide, substance use, cardiovascular disease, and COVID-19 are notable factors in the widening gap in life expectancy. Americans with college degrees are living longer, while those without one continue to see rising mortality rates. This directly correlates with the findings from the Brookings Papers report.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 28, 2022

Starting in 2013, the Office of Admissions has shifted their priorities from informing the public to persuading students to apply and enroll. One of the many ways that college admissions is rife with uncertainty, doubt, and anxiety is a direct result of inconsistent admissions policies and arbitrary changes. It’s never a smooth ride.

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