BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

Indiana is the only state with a FAFSA completion rate within 10% of last year's rate. The state has seen success in FAFSA completion due to early outreach efforts and a new universal FAFSA policy. Indiana partnered with organizations and received philanthropic support to help high school seniors. from the same point last year.

Financial Aid 52

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Earlier this month, the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) released their annual “Graduate Enrollment and Degrees 2012-2022” report. percent year-over-year (while applications rose by 3.9 percent , which nearly erases last year’s contraction of 0.9 What would the trend look like with these schools included?

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Enrollment Catalyst

AUGUST 23, 2023

Developing an enrollment marketing plan for your school may seem like a daunting task. This November 15-17 , we will host our second workshop on how you can develop your school’s enrollment marketing plan. As you consider attending this workshop, I think it is important to understand why school enrollment marketing plans fail.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 11, 2023

It’s been seven years (2016) since we published the second edition, and so much has changed. Participation rates for direct from high school students continue to decline, the demographic cliff is nearly here, and combined with shifting demographics overall, we are in a zero-sum environment. What’s in the new book edition?

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Enrollment Catalyst

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

52 enrollment and marketing geeks from 29 schools in 15 states and 2 provinces will gather in Orlando for the first “Geeks on the Road” Workshop. The school’s leadership also has a decision to make about the family. The school’s leadership also has a decision to make about the family. The Decision Phase.

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BestColleges

APRIL 11, 2024

You can earn a degree from an unaccredited school, but employers likely won't assign as much value to your diploma. Colleges and universities that graduated less than a quarter of their students received $4 billion in federal funding during the 2021-22 academic year. What we need to address now is where we diverge."

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Policies Higher Education Out-of-State ACT 99

CTK College Coach

APRIL 10, 2024

Getting placed on a school’s wait list can feel like a very remote second place finish. act now to keep your spot if you are still interested in the school. Check the college’s Common Data Set from the year before to know its history. Check the college’s Common Data Set from the year before to know its history.

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Admissions.Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Career mapping is a crucial process for high school students, as it allows them to gain clarity on their interests, skills, and aspirations and align them with suitable career paths. It can help students explore different career options, set achievable goals, and take steps toward achieving them.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The University of Connecticut School of Nursing recently received $40 million — the largest gift in the university's history. The funds will also help create new scholarships for low-income students. We see the gift as transformational for UConn nursing,” School of Nursing Dean Victoria Vaughan Dickson told BestColleges.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Our RNL teams have been working closely with the College Board since they announced Connections in March and are ready to support RNL campus partners using this new tool. Students who take in-school assessments will initially only be available through Connections; however, they may still opt-in to traditional search.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Oklahoma State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation is the only medical school located within a reservation and in partnership with a Native American tribe. Oklahoma State University (OSU) is set to graduate the first class of medical students trained in partnership with a Native American tribe.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 15, 2023

A new program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing provides free tuition to select nurse practitioner candidates who demonstrate a commitment to health equity and underserved communities. The program is funded by a $125 million donation from Penn alum Leonard A. Programs like the Leonard A.

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University Gurus

MARCH 23, 2024

For others, it refers to a high school specialized in college placement. For others, it might fall somewhere in between, including some test prep services and making sure you pick the right high school classes. This process starts around 8th grade in middle school and continues up through the summer before you start college.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 26, 2023

I recently met with a university dean to discuss her school ending their long OPM relationship. In the last year of that relationship, no enrollment was generated for their fall cohort. By working together on this entire goal setting process, they would be equipped to take more ownership in future years.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 18, 2023

Columbia University’s Programs were founded in 1986 for high school students. The students can choose from any of the following Columbia Pre-College programs: Summer Immersion: New York City Summer Immersion is a comprehensive course for students with academic excellence. Students can choose from a variety of courses.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

The journalism school was named after Craig Newmark after his philanthropic organization donated $20 million to the school in 2018. The journalism school began its journey to free tuition by eliminating tuition costs for 25% of the class of 2024 and offering partial scholarships to 65% of the students.

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BestColleges

APRIL 10, 2024

McCormick Foundation donated $5 million to National Louis University (NLU) to create a new institute furthering the scholarship and study of early childhood education. It is crucial that we heavily invest in the training of those who dedicate their lives to ensuring our future generations are set up for success. McCormick Foundation.

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Ruffaloni

JULY 13, 2023

Every year, RNL partners with hundreds of colleges and universities to help them to grow and shape enrollment. So to quote another indie rock legend, the band Death Cab for Cutie, “ this is the new year… no problems with easy solutions. This has been a consistent number that we have seen for years and still holds true in 2023.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2022, Illinois implemented a bill providing K-12 students five excused mental health day absences per year, without requiring a doctor's note. A BestColleges study found that half of college students feel that their mental health has worsened since starting school. And she was thankful for it. I didn't have time.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) has officially launched the Institute for Policy Solutions, a research institute dedicated to providing evidence-based, scalable policy solutions for tough healthcare challenges. Institute for Policy Solutions at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing: What Will It Do? healthcare system today.

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Strategic College Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Road that says success in the asphalt We’ve been in the college planning and admissions business for about 25 years now, and we are so passionate about helping students with their educational goals and helping them earn acceptances to great colleges, year after year. Growth mindset. Let’s break it down for you!

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This year, for example, we will see a growing reliance on social media platforms for customer service and as valuable sources for school and program reviews. Schools must adapt their social listening strategies to these new dynamics. If this practice is new to you, what are the benefits of social media listening?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

The outward-facing Mission and Vision Statements schools publish on their sites are lofty, well-crafted, broad and aspirational. Prospects/Recruitment: In recent years, as an example, many states and regions of the country have been losing population. A new Provost is hired at Sample College. Number one answer on the board—IPs.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 9, 2024

For that, you do have other options, like attending a trade school. Some trade school jobs report median annual salaries of $100,000+. Also, you can complete most trade school programs in two years or less for a fraction of the cost of obtaining a four-year college degree. And what is trade school, exactly?

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A government watchdog warned last year that only 9% of institutions it examined had accurately told students an estimated net price of attendance in their financial aid offers. Colleges that have committed to the transparency standards include major university systems, like the State University of New York and the University of California.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

For Johnston, the Next Phase Program was a new beginning — quite literally. He dropped out of school in the 10th grade and spent 11 years in prison over three separate incarcerations. It's like I have a totally new perspective on life now, Johnston told BestColleges. I believe in myself in ways I never did.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

essay Part 5: The medical school gap year essay Part 6: The medical school leadership essay Part 7: The medical school “Anything else you’d like us to know?” You’ve written a compelling medical school personal statement , a detailed AMCAS Work and Activities section , and more.

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BestColleges

MARCH 25, 2024

At the beginning of the year, Pennsylvania Gov. The state spent $2 billion on higher education this year — nearly unchanged from the amount allocated 16 years ago, according to The Associated Press. Josh Shapiro released his plan for higher education on Jan.

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 2, 2024

What Do Schools Look for in a Transfer Application? Whether you’re moving from a community college to a four-year university or seeking to get into the Ivy League, understanding what schools look for in a transfer application is crucial. In other words, you don’t need a 4.0,

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DC College Counseling

APRIL 2, 2024

Teamwork makes the dream work, right? :) BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK UPDATED ADMISSION RESULTS NOW AVAILABLE The results are in! All applicants have now heard back from their regular decision schools, and a list of reported acceptance rates for the Class of 2028 is now available here.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 20, 2024

Otherwise, I hope they’ll give you a small sense of what we’ve covered over the last eight years.) For the last 15 years, I have had the privilege of leading Georgia Tech’s admission team and our undergraduate recruitment and review efforts (dual enrollment, transfer, first-year).

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Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

And while R&R during the holidays is much needed (and encouraged), using your winter break wisely can help you go into the new year with confidence. Here are a few ways you can utilize your winter/holiday break for a successful new year ahead. Make a list of accomplishments and goals you’d like to achieve.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

You’re considering Ivy League and Ivy+ universities, but also expanding your search to other selective schools. Founded in 1912, Rice may seem young compared to Ivies or schools in the Northeast, but its Byzantine-style architecture creates a wise, established feel to the campus. And after Rice? Your guide is on its way.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 9, 2024

For community college students, transferring is often already built into the plan, but many other students will choose to transfer from one four-year college to another before graduation ( about 15% of all college students are transfers ). Timeline : You may not need to wait an entire year to apply to transfer.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The Common Data Set might be your new best friend! What's the Common Data Set? It's a document with statistics and valuable information on nearly every 4-year college and university in the US. The best part: the Common Data Set for colleges is completely free to access! What is the Common Data Set?

Financial Aid 98

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Berkeley² Academy

MAY 4, 2024

The school’s 15 colleges and instructional units, over 150 undergraduate programs , and 5,000+ courses, ensure that UIUC stands out—especially for its top-ranked business, engineering, and computer science programs. Sports and The Arts UIUC is well known for its position as a top-ranked school in the Big Ten Conference.

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

All students follow a prescribed academic path for four years. The college is a top feeder to law schools and Ph.D. No, this isn't a new experimental venture, an online gambit designed to counter prevailing trends in higher education. John's that set it apart from other colleges. There are no professors. John's is unique.

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