Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JULY 20, 2023

If you are a rising junior, the most important thing you can be doing right now to prepare for college is recharging and heading into the school year rested and ready. Many things have changed in the college admission experience over the last few decades (and weeks), but one that has remained consistent is that your junior year is important.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Incarcerated students will be able to earn a bachelor's degree in education, society, and human development with a concentration in social justice at little to no cost. The LIFTED program is a prison education initiative aiming to provide meaningful opportunities for incarcerated students to earn their degrees.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The cost of running a college spiked 5.2% At the same time, 28 states continued to fund higher education at lower levels than before the pandemic, and the average tuition discount rate at private colleges reached an all-time high of 56.2% from FY21 to FY22, a 10.1% increase since FY19. decline in the U.S.

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EAB

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Professional, Continuing, and Online units claim the spotlight Historically, professional, continuing, and online (PCO) units operated at the periphery of university agendas. Growing student skepticism towards higher education positioned lower-cost, on-demand, skills-based learning favorably.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

1 Tackling the Escalating Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Crisis Looking back on the early days of the pandemic it was clear that issues impacting student mental health & well-being would persist beyond mask mandates and social distancing.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 12, 2024

Three Texas Tech University student organizations banded together to continue campus LGBTQ+ events despite the bill's enactment. Students at Texas Tech University (TTU) are fighting back after state Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) officially took effect Jan 1. Five states have passed anti-DEI bills, and at least 18 others have proposed them.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges. 6 trends to watch in 2023 1.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It's only natural that as you weigh the pros and cons of one institution over another, you begin to wonder: Does the college you go to matter? Below, we outline the facts — the costs, the salaries, the prestige, and more — so you can see for yourself if it really matters where you choose to go to school.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Blogs How enrollment leaders should navigate the new FAFSA processing delay Like all of us, you've probably been closely tracking the progress of the new FAFSA form this year: in particular, how the Department of Education is planning to roll it out to students, families, and institutions. (If We can all imagine the confusion that will ensue.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Earlier this year, the Department of Education reported that land grant, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in 16 states have been underfunded by $12.6 A joint letter from the Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. billion over the last 30 years.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The two review what we learned about the motivations and preferences of adult learners, and about how they research programs and colleges they might attend. Just to provide you with some context, adult learners now make up 42% of total higher education revenue. Podcast Survey Highlights What Matters Most to Adult Learners Episode 170.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 16, 2024

Why Attend a Liberal Arts College? It’s a four-year investment, so you want to get the most out of your college experience. That’s why you should consider attending a liberal arts college where your personal achievement is important to everyone there, not just to you personally. What is a Liberal Arts education?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 16, 2024

If you’re thinking about attending college in the United States, you probably already know that applying to college here can be pretty stressful. There are so many schools, so many requirements, and so many different expectations the colleges and universities want you to balance. The acceptance rate is a mere 12.5%.

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Inside Emory Admission

APRIL 17, 2023

College is an opportunity for you to explore new areas of study and pursue interests that could become passions. College is an opportunity for you to explore new areas of study and pursue interests that could become passions. Are there any family traditions or customs that you want to continue being a part of while in college?

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

The school is extremely popular among students interested in all fields, but especially the arts, business, finance, and entrepreneurship because of the opportunities New York City offers, alongside the formidable resources of the university. The education is the same. For the class of 2027, the acceptance rate plummeted to only 8%.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Follow the Southern Association of College Admission Counseling (SACAC) on LinkedIn TODAY! A: I was working a corporate job for about five years after college, then the recession in 2008 happened, and my entire department was laid off. A: This was a unique opportunity to come back full circle to where my career in admissions started.

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BestColleges

APRIL 24, 2023

Senior" may soon take on a new meaning on college campuses across the U.S. A college enrollment cliff is looming, and Doyle thinks seniors — not students entering their final year of study — can fill upcoming enrollment needs. This presents a unique opportunity for colleges and universities. What Is Lasell Village?

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Seniors, are you waiting for college admissions decisions? A few CTK tips to consider: Tip # 1: Don’t commit until you are ready (and before the enrollment deadline) For the schools where you have been accepted, don’t let all those emails, glossy pamphlets, and stickers from colleges pressure you into making a commitment before you are ready.

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BestColleges

MARCH 27, 2023

News rankings, and some undergraduate colleges are following suit. The future of college rankings is in doubt, but they'll likely persist in the near future despite limitations. Now some undergraduate colleges are following suit, refusing to participate in the magazine's annual rankings ritual. News as their go-to source.

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BestColleges

MAY 26, 2023

A new documentary, "Exclusion U," claims Ivy League colleges hoard wealth and stubbornly remain exclusive. A new documentary takes aim at the Ivy League, casting the eight private colleges in a largely unfavorable light. Ivies use their money not to educate U," claims the film's tagline, "but to exclude U."

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 5, 2024

Paxson and comprised of members of the Corporation of Brown University and Brown senior faculty “to ensure that the University is fully realizing its educational mission and upholding its commitments to academic excellence, equity, access and diversity.” This new policy will begin with the class of 2029.

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BestColleges

JUNE 28, 2023

6] At the same time, college comes at a cost. According to a report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 74% of people who graduated with a bachelor's in business in 2021 were employed by the time of their survey in 2022. About 13% were continuing their education and another 11% were seeking work.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Always good to be back on Office Hours. Always in the market, always trying to understand where higher education is going next, on behalf of our 2500 plus partners. Carla and I are going to dig into a topic today that is particularly relevant and timely for several reasons. Episode 147. April 18, 2023. music] 0:00:50.4

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Always good to be back on Office Hours. Always in the market, always trying to understand where higher education is going next, on behalf of our 2500 plus partners. Carla and I are going to dig into a topic today that is particularly relevant and timely for several reasons. Episode 147. April 18, 2023. music] 0:00:50.4

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BestColleges

JANUARY 27, 2023

Thanks to lower birthrates during the Great Recession, the college-age population will shrink beginning in 2025. College officials call this demographic phenomenon the "enrollment cliff." Colleges are already making adjustments to become more competitive and attract new student populations. Many colleges won't survive the fall.

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 10, 2023

Well, borrowing from that quote, we can say something similar about college visits when it comes to determining colleges that will be the best fit for you: “Sometimes it is the activities that no one imagines anything of that provide value in the college search process that no one can imagine.”

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Berkeley² Academy

MAY 14, 2022

In January, College Board announced that the SAT would officially go digital! Piloted in November 2021, the initial reactions to the digital SAT have been overwhelmingly positive; approximately 80% of students reported that it felt less stressful and 100% of educators said they had a positive experience. What’s Changing.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Podcast How UCA is Creating a Debt-Free Pathway to a College Degree Episode 173. EAB’s Paul Gunther hosts University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis for a wide-ranging chat about how to reach students and families who feel that a college degree is out of reach. November 14, 2023. So give him a listen and enjoy.

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Strategic College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This blog is focused on giving students a successful “back-to-school” game plan and strategy so that students will be able to follow a game plan that is aligned with what college admission officers look for in a successful college admissions applicant. Strength of Course Planning Next, all courses aren’t equal.

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Admitted

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In 2010, the federal government eliminated the bank-based student loan program (formerly the Federal Family Education Loan Program, or FFELP) in favor of originating loans directly from the Department of Education). As a result, some companies have decided not to continue serving as student loan servicers.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

If you're thinking about attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) for med school, we’re here to help you make an informed choice. What are the potential pros and cons of choosing an HBCU for your medical education? Which HBCU has the best* medical school program? What are the four HBCU medical schools?

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 19, 2023

While there are always huge benefits to learning and becoming better in your industry, going back to school can also be challenging. With the amount of time and resources it takes to finish a Ph.D., it is important to choose a program that you are going to enjoy and that will fit your needs. Deciding to undertake a Ph.D.

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Great College Advice

JUNE 22, 2023

What is Need Blind Admission to College? Usually these questions revolve around whether a college is “need blind” or “need aware.” Both are tasked with recruiting and then retaining students, providing just enough resources to keep the income flowing in to the university. Believe me, they are not.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. Spotlight: Holyoke Community College. Tip #1: Build belonging.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Many community college students struggle with food insecurity. Community colleges across the country are stepping up efforts to address hunger in their communities. Officials say community colleges are uniquely positioned to combat food insecurity. Hunger is prevalent on community college campuses.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Ava Duvernay created ARRAY 101 to educate students on issues with social impacts. Ava Duvernay's production company launched an education project called ARRAY 101 in 2020. Ava Duvernay's production company launched an education project called ARRAY 101 in 2020. It supports student learning of social justice issues.

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BestColleges

MAY 5, 2023

Many colleges offer degree completion programs for students with prior college credits. These accelerated programs are great if you've taken college classes or finished an associate degree. But with a degree completion program , you'll get credit for all your prior college experience.

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