Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

This spring, many students and families discovered that schools that could once have been considered relatively safe bets for strong students were no longer sure things. Many colleges rejected astoundingly large numbers of applicants this year, sending shockwaves through schools and communities.

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Admissions Village

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In recent years, though, grade inflation has reached a tipping point where the reality is that even an A average is not a differentiating factor. According to the Higher Education Research Institute’s Freshman Survey in 2020, 68.10% of first-year students at 4-year universities had an A or A- average in high school.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 18, 2023

The decision won’t come into play until next cycle, for the class of 2029, so we don’t know exactly how things will change. Why We Think It Won’t Change Much Most colleges these days use what’s referred to as ‘holistic admissions.” This means looking at a student’s profile, as a whole, and making a decision.

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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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Niche

JANUARY 19, 2024

Well, it might not be a walk in the park, but keeping up with trends and listening to what students are saying is a great way to get a head start on figuring out what they’ll be up to in the future. There’s increasing pressure for colleges to stand out from peer institutions and prove their value—how does that impact institutions?

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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 30, 2024

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS TOP 40,000 JMU received a total of 40,232 undergraduate applications for the class of 2028, an increase of 78% over the 22,603 applications they received in 2021. Morgan State University and St.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 19, 2023

Berkeley2 Academy wants to provide you with the most current college major selection data so that you can make strategically sound decisions about which major you want to choose. In our , last blog post , we discussed what Berkeley2 Academy is seeing in the latest college admissions trends. So, what does this mean?

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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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Strategic College Consulting

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

How do you make that a reality? It’s true that some colleges have moved away from test score importance, especially since COVID, but many of the top universities still use them as a guiding principle in their admissions rubrics. A question we hear from a lot of our one-on-one students: which test is right for them?

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EAB

APRIL 11, 2023

Below, we outline five attributes that define this generation and how these will impact Gen Z's relationship with advancement. colleges continues to rise, Gen Z alumni graduate with more student loan debt than any generation before them. Instead, they will extensively research gift opportunities before making a donation.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The problem: Faculty and students alike are dealing with massive and varied post-traumatic stress issues due to the increase in gun violence on our campuses, the COVID-19 shutdown, and an increasingly divisive political environment.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

[more group laughter] ( video displays a statistic from 2022 BestColleges Research data : 49% of college students regularly deal with sleep loss or excessive need for sleep ) Intro ( video introduces moderator Dr. Alana Biggers, plus the 6 discussion participants: theater major Zach; Ph.D. Let's catch some z's. laughter] So.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders. The long-term impacts of the pandemic on student mental health—and 7 steps you can take to prepare. The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health. Why we need to be concerned.

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BestColleges

JUNE 30, 2023

Its decision left open the possibility of students using application essays to address race. Admissions offices will have to adjust their policies in light of this decision but will continue to consider students holistically. How might colleges respond? How Will Universities Respond? The recent U.S.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 16, 2023

Applying to college can be a powerful, important experience in a students’ life: in a culture with fairly few rites of passage, this can feel like a first major step into adulthood. Unfortunately, the college application process can also be confusing and stressful. The Common App is built to, hopefully, make the process easier.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How hard is it to get into the Brown Program in Liberal Medical Education? PLME is an eight-year BS/MD program, meaning students simultaneously gain admission to both Brown’s undergraduate program and medical school. In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the college admissions code.

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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.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Harvard University, the nation’s oldest college, is recognized worldwide as one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning, with centuries of history and an extensive alumni network ranging from Conan O’Brien to Sheryl Sandberg and beyond. General Tips. Required. ). Essay Prompt.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Learn how to improve your GPA with SAT prep Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Benefits of SAT Prep and Taking the SAT Honestly, because it gets you a better chance of getting into college - up to 2.3x Today, there are still many reasons why students should opt into taking the SAT.

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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. Then we’ll offer fresh ways to write each one, as well as strong samples from students who got into prestigious medical schools.

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Admissions Madness

JULY 30, 2022

One of the biggest unquestioned assumptions about applying to college is whether and why you need to enroll immediately after high school. When students hint at a gap year and parents fiercely resist, which are conversations I regularly have, my response is: Why not? Immediate college enrollment is somewhat outside of the norm.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 29, 2020

If you’re like most students, you’re probably feeling frustrated being cooped up inside during the COVID-19 pandemic and if you’re a junior, you could be anxious about the college admissions process. Truth be told, applying to college will look very different than it has in the past. Not sure how to get started?

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 26, 2022

Building a college list that’s manageable and realistic is critical to decreasing the stress of submitting your college applications. It’s almost universally true that students and parents underestimate the time required to complete their essays and fulfill the other requirements.

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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?” Yes, you definitely can (see rest of blog for more). “.And And should I?”

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

news & world report Part 1: Introduction Part 2: UPenn Medical School MD programs Part 3: How hard is it to get into Perelman School of Medicine? News and World Report’s list of the top research medical schools, UPenn Medical School has been producing leaders in the medical field for more than two centuries.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I spent 10 years as a school-based college counselor, and as I always say, nothing makes me happier than collaborating with my school counselor colleagues. When families allow school counselors and independent counselors to collaborate together, it’s the best of both worlds and the students benefit SO MUCH!

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 20, 2022

In the Fall 2018 cycle, UT required all students to write an Academics short answer discussing their academic record. In the Fall 2018 cycle, UT required all students to write an Academics short answer discussing their academic record. Some students used this as an opportunity to present special circumstances.

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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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Learn the Drexel medical school requirements, admissions strategies, and read sample responses to secondary essays Drexel medical school is ranked #85 in us news & world report’s best medical schools (research) list Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Drexel Medical School MD programs Part 3: How hard is it to get into Drexel Medical School?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Part 4: Tufts University School of Medicine secondary application essays (examples included) Part 5: Tufts University School of Medicine interview - Part 1: Introduction Situated in the heart of Boston, one of America’s most dynamic cities for research, the Tufts University School of Medicine attracts students from all over the world each year.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK MORE BAD NEWS FOR MARYLAND 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Another board member at Maryland 529 has resigned. After freezing college savings accounts over an interest calculation error, Maryland 529 sought to correct the discrepancies. So how are they doing? in just one year.

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EAB

JULY 18, 2023

Podcast The Eight Dimensions of Student Wellness Episode 158. EAB’s Lindsay Schappell, Matt Mustard, and Ed Venit explore the eight dimensions of wellness as they related to keeping students engaged, healthy, and on path academically. Today's episode is the first in a three-part series focused on student mental health.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 25, 2023

Learn Harvard Medical School’s requirements, acceptance rate, and admissions strategies, plus an HMS personal statement example and secondary essay examples Getting into Harvard Medical School is a dream for many premed students Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Harvard Medical School MD programs Part 3: How hard is it to get into Harvard Medical School?

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University Gurus

APRIL 30, 2020

If you have questions on how to proceed with the college admissions process, check out this resource I created: How to Make a Final College Decision in the Wake of a Pandemic. Here’s a spreadsheet of Colleges That Have Announced Test-Optional Policies Due to Covid-19. College Closures.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 21, 2023

Part 4: Lewis Katz School of Medicine secondary application essays (examples included) Part 5: How are Lewis Katz School of Medicine applications evaluated? If you’re looking for a school that will foster your curiosity and assist your growth into a variety of interests, LKSOM has it all. Want to learn how?

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DC College Counseling

MAY 15, 2023

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK VARSITY BLUES FRAUD CONVICTIONS OVERTURNED Two parents who were convicted in the Varsity Blues scandal had their convictions overturned this week by a federal appeals court. We’ll be paying attention to how this development affects the 50+ convictions of other parents in the aftermath of Varsity Blues.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Learn Tulane Medical School ranking, acceptance rate, and admissions strategies, plus a sample response to the “Why Tulane Medical School” essay prompt Tulane medical school is one of 3 medical schools in the state of louisiana Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Tulane Medical School MD programs Part 3: How hard is it to get into Tulane Medical School?

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