Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Essays: List five books you’ve read that have intrigued you. Give us your Top Ten list. Center for Global Programs and Studies: The Center for Global Programs & Studies (GPS) advances a global campus community and cultivates global mindsets through collaborative initiatives, programs, and services for the University.

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Ivy Central

MAY 8, 2023

Here are some tips on how to make the most of your college visits: Plan ahead: Before visiting a college campus, it's a good idea to research the college and create a list of questions you would like to ask. What career services are available for students? What is the average class size? What majors and minors are available?

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 10, 2024

Review Your Priorities : Make a list of your priorities in a college, including academic programs, location, campus culture, extracurricular activities, financial aid, and any other factors that are important to you. Below are 10 steps to help you decide which college acceptance to choose!

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

An obvious strategy is to actively contend with other programs through your recruitment and cultivation practices. aspects of your programs, services, or campus life), then present these attributes in a series of sets so students can identify the best and worst attributes within each. The competition is fierce, and the stakes are high.

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Berkeley² Academy

MAY 10, 2024

Crafting a well-balanced college list is a crucial step in the college application journey. Skewing your college list too long shot-heavy puts your admissions chances at risk. Skewing your college list too long shot-heavy puts your admissions chances at risk.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 18, 2023

News & World Report’s global universities list. And since the application does not include (and will not consider) test scores or letters of recommendation, your Activities & Awards List is the most important way to convey your impact. Tip #2: You will have space for 20—yes, you read that right—20 activities and awards.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 13, 2023

Its graduates have gone on to excel in various fields, including academia, business, law, the arts, and public service. The college's alumni often maintain strong connections with the institution and actively contribute to its ongoing success. Students can also get involved in more than 350 service organizations in the local community.

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Ivy Central

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In a recent blog , I introduced readers to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, or UCAS for short. An excellent personal statement will provide evidence of more extensive reading or participation in activities that support and extend your knowledge and understanding of the course you have picked. ·

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 29, 2023

You will have the chance to list your volunteer work in the activities section of your Common Application, and you also may be able to write about some of your volunteer work in your essays. The fact is that colleges do not require volunteer work or community service. College admissions officers like both of these things.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

College list and research With the increasing competitiveness of the college admissions landscape, a well-balanced college list is more important now than ever before. As you learn more about your own preferences and (re)categorize the schools on your list, use this resource and your own research to fill in the gaps in your list. *If

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HelloCollege

JULY 20, 2023

Among the various sections of the Common App, the Activities List holds great importance as it provides a space for students to showcase their extracurricular involvements and achievements. Admissions officers value depth and dedication more than a long list of superficial involvements.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 24, 2023

As a result, in recent years, I’ve taken note of which colleges I find myself most vociferously encouraging students and parents to research in order to augment their college lists with smart and savvy but below-their-radar options. And over the years, these colleges have changed as the world around us has changed.

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

Students should research the admissions policies and data of the schools on their list. On the other hand, students who struggle with standardized testing or do not score well may find that their talents are better reflected in other aspects of their application, such as grades, extracurricular activities, and essays.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JUNE 30, 2023

As a first step, draft the Activities List in a separate Word or Google Doc (instead of directly in the Common App). This will let you easily edit and change the order of the activities before you copy the final version into the Common App. Include everything from community service to clubs and sports.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Learn why extracurricular activities are so important for college admissions! Need options for extracurricular activities ? These include your GPA, personal statement, SAT scores, and extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities are a notable factor that colleges look for in anyone’s application.

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EAB

AUGUST 28, 2023

Here are the three most common failure paths for strategic plans: They set obviously unrealistic goals They propose a list of activities to be completed rather than outcomes to be achieved They set goals that cannot be measured Each of these “mistakes” has understandable root causes. Are those assumptions reasonable?

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The building itself will serve as an instructive tool with an active green roof design that includes recreational seating for students, two outdoor classrooms that facilitate a hands-on curriculum rooted in environmentally sustainable practices, and the mechanical and photo voltaic systems that operate the College efficiently.

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Solomon Admissions

MARCH 1, 2023

Yes, you can add reading (or any other activity) to your college application. But what if you are stuck staring at the 10 allowed spaces for the “Activities” section of the Common Application and only have 9 activities? Filling the 10 Activity Spaces is Important, and Easier than it seems!

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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 4, 2023

It’s the summer before your freshman year in high school and you are attending an open house to meet your teachers, get your locker combination, have your ID made, and get a feel for the types of activities that are offered at your school. Each one of these booths wants you to engage and participate in their activity. Coding club.

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StandOut College Prep

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program This awards students $7,500 per year to those that show leadership, community service, and financial need. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Read more here.

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While I know they will get through it, and everything will be fine in the end (mostly because I insist that they have a healthy, strong BALANCED list), it doesn’t feel that way to them. Make a List The first thing you need to do is look at the big picture. Make a List The first thing you need to do is look at the big picture.

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BestColleges

JULY 13, 2023

Texas ranks as the worst state for mental health services, according to a Forbes report. The COVID-19 pandemic expanded the need for mental health services for both patients and nurses, many of whom are reportedly leaving the profession in part because of burnout related to stress and other mental health difficulties.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

MARCH 1, 2023

as well as international middle school and high school students are actively involved and compete in lacrosse as an interscholastic sport. Many universities, including, Duke, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, university of Pennsylvania, Sanford University, have lacrosse teams and are actively seeking lacrosse players!

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

MARCH 19, 2023

as well as international middle school and high school students are actively involved and compete in tennis as an interscholastic sport. Many universities including, Duke, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Brown, Dartmouth, Sanford University, have tennis teams and are actively seeking tennis players!

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

These programs feature various activities, workshops, and information sessions that help students get to know their classmates and adjust to their new learning environments the summer before their first semester begins. Engaging incoming students in various social-learning activities.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

UCLA’s tri-fold mission of education, research, and service is deeply integrated into its world-class curriculum and campus community. They uphold UCLA’s mission of service by regularly engaging in and contributing to the surrounding communities, which are diverse both culturally and socioeconomically. We can evaluate each one in turn.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

This time of year, parents and students have pressing questions about testing, college list building, coursework, and activities. Pre screens and portfolio reviews come very early, and students often have a much longer college list to begin, especially for students who go through a pre-screen process. How Do I Build Character?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JULY 27, 2023

FYI- that’s a very different list than the same prompt on ChatGPT, which again points to the concept of using a variety of sources and resources in your college search, application, and selection process. AI can also be a useful tool as you consider how to construct your resume in the Activities portion of the Common Application.

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Whether you’re a junior starting to explore campuses as you create your college list or a senior who’s trying to get a feel for the best fit out of your options, nothing beats standing on campus, exploring what you can, marinating in the atmosphere, and paying attention to how the experience makes you feel. Here’s a list of questions to ask.

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Brand College Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2022

Your extracurricular activities, such as jobs, sports, clubs and volunteer work, give colleges a better sense of who you are and show them what you can bring to their campus community. The one stuffed with all of your activities, community service hours, awards and honors? Write down everything after graduation from 8th grade.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

Follow Up Independent Learning with Related and Meaningful Activities This can mean completing a project for a science contest, organizing meaningful community service, writing a blog, finding an internship, starting a business, or many more possibilities. If it is not authentic, it probably won’t.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2022

With so many choices for extracurriculars, it can be very difficult to determine which activities are best. Maybe you are preparing to apply to college during the fall of your senior year and you’re wondering what activities to include n your activity list. Don’t know where to start? What are extracurriculars ?

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 6, 2024

A well-balanced college list is more important than ever. Students should ensure their list includes a range of schools (B2A recommends at least 2 safeties, 2 matches, 4 reaches, and 2 long shots). College lists should take into account both the student’s desire to attend that school and their reasonable chances of acceptance.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 13, 2023

Five days prior, DeSantis had sent a memo asking for the 28 universities in the Florida College System and the 12 State University System universities to "provide a comprehensive list of all staff, programs, and campus activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and critical race theory.". DeSantis' memo, dated Dec.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

APRIL 10, 2024

Those interested in pursuing a business education will likely be active on this platform. Regular activity and engagement on LinkedIn will enhance your school’s visibility and help you reach the right audience. Explore our tailored services today! Remember, there are over 133,000 schools listed on LinkedIn.

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HelloCollege

APRIL 20, 2023

Extracurricular activities help college admissions officers get a fuller understanding of who you are—especially who you are outside an academic setting. In this post, we’ll talk specifically about babysitting and whether babysitting is an extracurricular activity you should include on your application.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Part 2: List of medical schools in North Carolina: 2023 rankings & admissions statistics First, take a moment to learn about the admissions landscape among North Carolina medical schools. The four Distinction Tracks are health system transformation and leadership, medical education and training, research, and service learning.

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