Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As colleges look for a more sustainable supply of students and realize that online or hybrid modality has become the preferred method of learning for many , colleges and universities are saying that this is where they’re going to shift their attention. Until recently, the real question has been whether anything has really changed.

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT? Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind. Unfortunately, the answer is not as straightforward as it once was.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 11, 2023

May is college decision time, and we can’t think of a more emotional time in college planning than these next few weeks. However, a college rejection brings rejection to a whole new emotional level. You can also read more about our research in my earlier blog, Emotions and College Planning.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

For over a decade now I have led strategic enrollment planning work at RNL. In this post, I share some common questions I hear from campus leaders as a way to encourage you to attend RNL’s Strategic Enrollment Planning (SEP) Executive Forum , April 19-20 in Las Vegas. What are the building blocks of a strategic enrollment plan?

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As colleges and universities work to recruit and retain students in the post-pandemic world, understanding students and their families is more important than ever. Read College Planning and Student Emotions. E-Expectations : How do students search for colleges online? Read the E-Expectations Trend Report.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 1, 2024

Designing and executing a successful Student Ambassador Program involves strategic planning, clear objectives, and ongoing support and training for the ambassadors. Ambassadors are actively involved in the orientation process, event planning, leadership, and student support. Let’s explore them and how you can plan to overcome them.

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Ruffaloni

JUNE 15, 2023

To focus on operating sustainably, we’ve seen multiple announcements of colleges and universities needing to make cuts to stay responsive and relevant. In our work with colleges and universities, the most successful ones do not think about enrollment stabilization and growth as the ultimate goal.

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Ruffaloni

JULY 13, 2023

One of the many things we learned from their words, experiences, and responses was that college planning is social and interactive; even emails are part of that social interaction. Here is what we learned about emails and how high school kids use them during college planning.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The SAI is used to determine what amount of federal, state, or institutional need-based aid a student might receive to assist with college costs ( we dove into this in more detail in this blog ). The further delay for colleges and universities to receive FAFSA data translates to additional delays for students.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Raquel Bermejo, Associate Vice President for Market Research and Planning. In an era where the cost of higher education is steadily rising, prospective students and their families often grapple with the question of whether a college education is truly worth the investment.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 16, 2023

Michigan is home to one college that was established to offer an education to Black students. However, while Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design (PLC) is designated as a historically Black college, it is less traditional than most other historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 27, 2023

Planning: holistic strategic enrollment planning. But every year the tyranny of the “urgent” chokes out the very thing that will give a college or university a fighting chance at shaping and overcoming enrollment headwinds. That thing is true Strategic Enrollment Planning (SEP). Holistic planning is at the heart of SEP.

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Ivy Central

MAY 8, 2023

College visits can be an important part of the college selection process as they give you the opportunity to see the campus, meet with current students and faculty, and get a feel for the overall atmosphere of the college. Remember these college visits would help you find your home for the next four years.

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Ruffaloni

AUGUST 16, 2023

A year ago, my friends at ZeeMee were brave and decided to join me in a journey to understand better the emotions that come into play during the last year of high school during college planning. The good news is that you already have all the resources and teams needed to shift this paradigm.

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EAB

AUGUST 28, 2023

Blogs Most strategic plans fail to set useful goals. Everyone agrees that a strategic plan should set clear institutional goals. The plan should serve as the “North Star” guiding what is otherwise “a series of individual faculty entrepreneurs held together by a common grievance over car parking,” as Clark Kerr famously quipped.

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Strategic College Consulting

MARCH 11, 2024

Advanced Placement (AP) testing is coming up soon and it’s an opportunity to highlight strong test scores to admissions officers and earn college credit. The College Board, which administers the AP tests, provides detailed descriptions and samples of the question types for each subject on its website. To Your Success, Drs.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 11, 2024

But you might have opportunities to take advanced classes, and since colleges care about what you’ve been doing since Day One of high school, we think you should take them. We have some pretty strong thoughts about how important picking the right classes is - and colleges have them, too. We believe you can get an A in every class.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Lately, a surge of presidents from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have left their positions. Furthermore, a study by the American Council on Education suggests that 55% of college presidents plan on stepping down after five years of service. What does the mass departure of presidents mean for HBCUs?

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

All participants in the program take courses that promote successful reentry and offer reentry resources and support services. The program — formed from a partnership between the Tarrant County Jail and Tarrant County College in Tarrant County, Texas — offers low-level offenders the chance to earn college credits while incarcerated.

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The Thoughtful College Search

MAY 5, 2024

You may have seen that NACAC has just published the Sixth Edition of its textbook for graduate students and practicing counselors, Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling. I have received my copy of the book, and it’s an impressive resource. Those who read this blog regularly will recognize a number of the themes.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

If you don’t get into your first choice college, don’t be discouraged — there’s more than one way to a destination! Venturing into the transfer admission process can feel daunting, and is a significant choice that requires careful consideration. Transferring from one college to another is more common than you may think.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2023

First-generation students face barriers to applying for college and sometimes miss out on early action deadlines. First-generation students face unique barriers to applying for college and often miss out on early decision deadlines for admission.

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

On April 11, Harvard College announced it would require applicants for the class of 2029 — applying in fall 2024 — to submit SAT or ACT scores. Like many colleges, Harvard suspended its standardized test requirement when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. Hoekstra's statement aligns with the research recommendations. [W]hen

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 5, 2024

Transferring to a college like Columbia is a hard yet rewarding undertaking. Begin by pinpointing specific academic resources, programs, or initiatives that align with your goals. Articulate how you plan to contribute to and benefit from these opportunities. Want more help with your college or Ivy League transfer applications?

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

And these barriers may be why, when deciding on majors and future careers, many Black women in college decide not to pursue degrees in STEM. To break down at least one of those barriers, BestColleges awarded five current Black women in STEM majors $6,000 scholarships to help with college expenses. Wilson plans to pursue a Ph.D.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

APRIL 8, 2024

Let’s break this issue down into a few areas: Rank in Class : Beyond guaranteeing admission for the in-state Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the class for UGA and GT, UGA (and many colleges) do not care about class rank. I cannot speak for all college admission offices, but by and large rank is generally not a big issue.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ), which so many college applicants, students, their families depend on in order to acquire much-needed aid for the cost of a college education, has completely failed this admissions cycle after undergoing a botched redesign and relaunch by the US Department of Education.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

More than half of undergraduate college students (53%) take at least one online course. Most college students enrolled in the past four years have had at least some experience with online education. While not every employer will recognize every online degree , the same can be said for campus-based degrees and traditional colleges.

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CampusESP

APRIL 22, 2024

The number of high school students taking college courses jumped over 20% between Fall 2021 and Fall 2023, according to the latest NSC Research Center data. As two-year college enrollment has generally fallen over the last decade, growing dual enrollment programs are bridging the enrollment gap.

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

College visits are an essential and (hopefully) exciting part of the admissions journey! Each and every college visit promises opportunities for students to interact with current students and faculty, to explore academic and extracurricular offerings, and to immerse themselves in the campus community and environment.

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

As a typical first entry point for prospective students, college websites have always been a crucial instrument in any marketing strategy toolkit. The reality is college websites aren’t going the way of paper viewbooks anytime soon. I scoured the internet to find some of the best college websites, so you wouldn’t have to.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2024

Over the past two decades, Top Tier Admissions has helped hundreds of students achieve their college dreams through our intensive 4-day program. Dive Deep into Your Academic Interests: Understand ways to explore your natural curiosities and academic interests in ways that will enhance your college application.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Colby College is a small undergraduate liberal arts school in the city of Waterville, Maine. The college offers a balance of rural and urban, small community and broad resources, and a highly-respected package. Over the past few years, Colby has become an extremely selective college.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The funds will establish the Kraft Center for Student Success at the college’s new campus in Nubian Square, where students will receive resources to support academics, transportation, housing, food, childcare support, mental health resources, and career coaching while studying for careers in technical fields. “We

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Ivy College Essay

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Early Decision Notification Dates: College Admissions Announcements Understanding Early Decision: Early Decision (ED) is a college application choice that allows students to apply to their preferred school early in their senior year, typically by November 1st. Just Tell Me the College ED Notification Dates!

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Great College Advice

MAY 1, 2024

Great College Advice is a leading team of university admissions consultants who assist international students and their families with navigating the university admissions process in the United States. At Great College Advice, our admissions counselors are experts in the admissions process.

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Great College Advice

MAY 1, 2024

Great College Advice is a leading team of university admissions consultants who assist international students and their families with navigating the university admissions process in the United States. At Great College Advice, our admissions counselors are experts in the admissions process.

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