Enrollment Catalyst
MARCH 20, 2025
Many school leaders searching for enrollment growth and marketing success hope for a quick fixa single, magical solution that will transform their numbers overnight. Whether launching a new ad campaign, redesigning the website, or hosting a special event, its tempting to believe that one initiative alone can drive sustained success. But the truth is, there is no magic wand.
Grown & Flown
MARCH 17, 2025
Last school year, I polled a small group of college students about what made them feel the most stressed in college. Mostly juniors, their answers varied but were all explicitly related to insufficient time to do everything required. Why did these students not elaborate with reports of disparaging feelings of overwhelm, doom, or stress? Did they know what stress looked like on themselves?
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Ruffaloni
MARCH 20, 2025
This last half decade has delivered unprecedented disruption for university leaders. The pandemic, economic uncertainty, greater need among students and families, and sweeping governmental changes have buffeted campuses of every size, type and mission. As we move through 2025 and look at the landscape beyond, it’s clear that adaptability, resilience, and innovative thinking are crucial for successful university management.
Top Tier Admissions
MARCH 20, 2025
When planning for the college application process, we often focus on the parts of the application you create: your essays, your extracurricular activities, your award-winning projects, etc. The reality, though, is that your complete college applications will also include the writing, insights, and feedback of many other people: your teachers, your high school counselor, your college interviewer, and perhaps even the regional admissions officer at your target school.
College Transitions
MARCH 17, 2025
With the majority of college application deadlines just days away, its important to perform a thorough review of your applications to help avoid making obvious mistakes that can negatively impact your chances for admission. When youre done with that, do it again and then have a second and third set of eyes do the same.
Grown & Flown
MARCH 21, 2025
If you are a parent of a teenager, you know all too well the transition that happens; they go from running circles around you to sleeping until noon and napping throughout the day. Small tasks like taking out the garbage or wiping the counter after theyve destroyed the kitchen to make a sandwich feels like a huge undertaking and they arent afraid to complain about it.
Ruffaloni
MARCH 19, 2025
As higher education faces what experts call an “ enrollment cliff ,” with projections showing a potential 15% decline in traditional college-aged students, institutions are radically re-imagining their recruitment strategies. The latest data from RNL’s 2025 Marketing and Recruitment Practices For Undergraduate Students report reveals fascinating shifts in how different institutions connect with prospective students in this challenging landscape.
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College Essay Guy
MARCH 21, 2025
Does talent exist? Probably. After all, there are people like Michael Kearney, who started reading at 8 months old, entered college at 6, and graduated at 10 thats not a typo. Crazy impressive. (Also probably not someone its useful or healthy to compare your own trajectory to, if youre prone to attaching sense of self-worth to such comparisons prodigies exist , you highly likely arent one, and thats totally fine.
The Koppelman Group
MARCH 21, 2025
Teenagers with dyslexia face unique challenges during the college application process on top of the usual stress of essays, deadlines, and standardized tests, theyre also navigating reading and writing difficulties that can make the process feel overwhelming. Applications often demand a level of written communication that doesnt reflect their true intelligence or potential, which is why having the right support makes such a difference.
Ruffaloni
MARCH 19, 2025
How different students navigate college planning Let’s talk about how students really tackle college planning. Forget the stereotypes about Gen Z being glued to their phones or allergic to human interaction. Our latest research reveals something more interesting: there isn’t just one type of college searcher anymore. In our recent research with TeenVoice we identified four distinct personalities in how students approach their college planning, especially when it comes to using AI too
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MARCH 19, 2025
Reading Time: 11 minutes Marketing your summer camp successfully requires a well-rounded approach integrating digital strategies to maximize reach and engagement. With families and students searching online for the perfect summer experience, schools must stay ahead of the competition by adopting fresh, innovative methods. This blog explores ten of the best summer camp marketing strategies to ensure your program stands out.
AdmissionSight
MARCH 18, 2025
If you’re looking to challenge yourself academically in high school, two standout programs are the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP). Both offer college-level coursework, boost your transcript, and strengthen your college applicationsbut which one is right for you? Caught between IB vs AP? This guide breaks down what they are, their key differences, pros and cons, and how they impact college admissionshelping you decide which is the best fit to strengthen your ap
Top Tier Admissions
MARCH 18, 2025
In college admissions, the term “grade inflation” is frequently used. It refers to the trend of teachers awarding higher grades for the same level of work over time. As a result, grades become less meaningful, making it harder for colleges to determine what truly constitutes A-level work. THE RISE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GPA Colleges can easily notice school-specific grade inflation by looking at the schools yearly college profile.
Ruffaloni
MARCH 20, 2025
From speed-to-lead to 24/7 support: Meeting student needs in the digital age In our The Importance of Speed to Lead in Meeting Your Enrollment Goals, we highlighted how rapid, personalized responses to prospective students can significantly impact their perception of an institution’s quality and commitment. This principle of timely, relevant communication extends beyond the admissions process and into the heart of the student experience, particularly in online education.
The Koppelman Group
MARCH 19, 2025
Brown is a prestigious university that has become immensely popular with international students for combining top-tier Ivy League academics with a creative community and open curriculum. Unsurprisingly, its also extremely difficult to get into. It is hard to gain admission to Brown for any student, but prospective international students face a particularly steep uphill battle.
AdmissionSight
MARCH 20, 2025
If youve applied to any of the Ivy League schools , youve probably heard of the phrase Ivy Day. Ivy Day, or Ivy League Day, is when all the Ivy League schools release their admissions decisions. This year, Ivy Day will be on Thursday, March 27, 2025. All results will be released by 7PM EST. Theres always a mix of anticipation, excitement, and nervousness that comes with this day.
Top Tier Admissions
MARCH 21, 2025
Emory University , a research university affiliated with the United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, accepted 995 individuals under its binding Early Decision I policy. Emory admitted 805 to the Atlanta campus and 400 to its Oxford College, with 210 of these students admitted to both campuses. EMORY ACCEPTANCE RATE: EARLY Emorys overall early acceptance rate was 31%.
College Essay Guy
MARCH 19, 2025
What exactly makes one college application stand out from another can feel pretty unclear to most students and parents. What do colleges look for in a great college application? Well talk you through it below. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Our methodology for determining college admission nutrients College admission nutrients How to weave these nutrients into your application Other important nutrients Our methodology for determining college admission nutrients We meticulously collected
The Koppelman Group
MARCH 18, 2025
Eating disorders affect 4% of teenagers in the US, with the vast majority of those being young women. As a group of illnesses that almost exclusively impacts teens aged 13-18, these disorders can greatly impact the day-to-day and long-term of anyone who struggles with them. While 4% of teens have an official diagnosis, 50% of teenage girls and 30% of teenage boys use unhealthy weight control behaviors and with that comes the same set of psychological symptoms that make managing an eating disord
AdmissionSight
MARCH 19, 2025
Millions of high schoolers take the SAT to boost their chances of landing in their dream school. Alongside the ACT , this test aims to give colleges a peek at how well you might handle their courses. Now, if youve received a 770 SAT score, you’re probably wondering, “Is that good enough?” Your SAT score matters because it plays a huge role in your college application.
College Transitions
MARCH 19, 2025
The benefits of pursuing an internship during high school cannot be overstated, especially in increasingly sought-after fields like aerospace engineering. Many students might be under the impression that internships in aerospace engineering arent available until college, but there are currently excellent, competitive programs for high schoolers offered throughout the country.
HelloCollege
MARCH 18, 2025
When you picture a writer , what do you see? Perhaps you envision your favorite author or one of the greats: Toni Morrison, Emily Dickinson, William Shakespeare, or Ernest Hemingway. What are they doing? Probably sitting alone at a desk, scribbling (or typing) furiously. Writing sometimes feels like a solitary task. A writer sits downaloneto write something, and they dont stop until its finished.
The Koppelman Group
MARCH 17, 2025
Teenagers with OCD face significant challenges during the college application process; the anxiety and rumination over the process itself are tacked onto the intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and obsessions they already have to deal with on a daily basis. The college application process can be especially triggering for students with OCD, which is why they benefit so much from working with us.
AdmissionSight
MARCH 20, 2025
Planning to join a science fair ? Maybe you love chemistry and are trying to come up with an idea in that field to battle it out with other aspiring scientists. Today, well give you several chemistry science fair projects under different categories that you can consider. Tweak them as you wish or use them as a springboard for another related experiment!
College Transitions
MARCH 19, 2025
You havent interacted with a college admissions officer ever since your schools College Fair, when you and hundreds of other seniors crowded your schools auditorium to meet representatives from various colleges and universities.
Solomon Admissions
MARCH 17, 2025
Most of the 4,000 colleges in the U.S. offer four different types of college application deadlines, each with different dates and policies: Regular Decision (RD), Early Action (EA), Early Decision (ED), and Rolling Admissions (RA). This Article Will Discuss The Following: Most of these application options have strict deadlines (unless rare circumstances happen, like the… The post When Are 2025 College Applications Due?
The Koppelman Group
MARCH 20, 2025
Just by reading this blog, you are more prepared than many other first-year students. It is never too early to start exploring your academic interests, especially if you hope to attend an elite college. Business is one of the most popular majors, and undergraduate business schools/programs are often among the most competitive to get into. Usually, our students who dream of Haas, Wharton, Ross, Sloan, and more hit the ground running to build a great resume.
AdmissionSight
MARCH 20, 2025
Figuring out how to average your grades together is important for students aiming to get into a top college such as the Ivy League. Admissions officers not only look at your final GPA, but also analyze your transcript, course rigor, extracurricular activities, summer programs, academic competitions, and other aspects of your application. What Is the Average Grading Method?
Berkeley² Academy
MARCH 20, 2025
For schools at the top of US News & World Report rankings, college admissions is more competitive than ever before. This includes Ivy League schools like Yale and Princeton along with larger public institutions seeing record-breaking admissions every yearthink UT Austin, the University of California, Georgia Tech, and the University of Michigan.
Peterson's Blog
MARCH 17, 2025
Encouraging and supporting your students to shine on the HSPT is an honorable endeavor, as giving students the chance to succeed can be the difference between high school admission to preferred schools and receiving scholarships. We figured it would be helpful to share how one of our partner schools, St. Lucys Priory High School in Glendora, California, utilized Petersons HSPT Test Prep.
The Koppelman Group
MARCH 15, 2025
When you have depression, getting out of bed or managing basic tasks can feel like a huge burden now imagine stacking the stress of college on top of that with no assistance. Depression often comes with other mental health struggles, like anxiety, and those conditions can make it uniquely difficult to manage the college process. But, thats where we come in.
AdmissionSight
MARCH 16, 2025
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) runs on the quarter system, which splits the academic year into four periods. Each quarter is ten weeks long, with classes occurring in the fall, winter, spring, and an optional summer. In short, classes at Caltech move pretty quickly. You’ll need to be aware of important dates to stay organized and manage your workload.
UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A
MARCH 21, 2025
At 4 pm ET today, March 21, UGA will release the transfer decisions for the Summer/Fall 2025 applicant pool. Just like with our freshman decisions, UGA is committed to ensuring that all students have a wonderful experience during their time here. For incoming transfer students, this includes ensuring they can enroll in necessary classes, providing academic and personal assistance to them, and supporting them to graduate in the earliest timeframe possible.
Princeton College Consulting
MARCH 19, 2025
The great Chinese philosopher and author of the Tao Te Ching , Lao Tzu, once said, The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Like the one step at the beginning of the journey, the college application process can be framed as a step-by-step endeavour that begins with careful planning and organization. Each stage, from choosing schools to writing essays, is a piece of the larger puzzle.
The Koppelman Group
MARCH 16, 2025
The University of Chicago is a top-tier American university on par with the vaunted Ivy League and other exceptional schools, like Stanford. It is exceptionally hard to get into as an American, but especially hard to get into if you are an international applicant. Only 16% of undergraduates at the university are international students, which is a lot if you are not an international student but is a tiny slice if youre one of the thousands of international applicants trying to get into the univer
AdmissionSight
MARCH 16, 2025
Your GPA plays a major role in your application to Cornell University. As one of the most competitive Ivy League schools, with an acceptance rate of around 8.4% , Cornell evaluates applicants based on both unweighted and weighted GPAs while also factoring in the rigor of their coursework. But how does Cornell calculate GPA? In this guide, well break down Cornell’s GPA scale, discuss the GPA you need to be a strong applicant, and share tips to improve your chances of admission.
College Transitions
MARCH 20, 2025
After battling through the epic journey of the college application process, with all its emotional twists and turns, the torturous anticipation, the potential heaven of acceptance or hell of rejection, judgment day has finally arrived. You tear open the envelope and frantically scan the letter for a telling phrase.
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