Ruffaloni

MARCH 28, 2024

Graduate students face many challenges with work-life balance. In the pursuit of knowledge, students enrolled in higher education often find their educational path intersects with the pressures of performance. Amidst the excitement of discovery and the pursuit of scholarly excellence, they tend to focus on keeping up on coursework, maintaining their relationships, and attending to their work, all while disregarding their own personal needs.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

APRIL 8, 2024

I am going to tell you secret about me – I love movie theater popcorn. It is my kryptonite. If I go to the movies, I need to have a large bucket of popcorn with the butter layered throughout. For me, half of the enjoyment of going to a movie is the popcorn. But, like with anything else, too much of a good thing can make for a bad night. I have had more than a few post-popcorn times where my stomach hated my lack of popcorn control.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Sacramento State University announced plans to open the nation's first Black Honors College this fall. The college will be an "institution within the institution" with its own faculty, staff, and learning spaces. All students interested in Black history, life, and culture are encouraged to apply. Sacramento State University announced its plans for a Black Honors College on campus, the first college or university to ever pursue an honors program specifically dedicated to supporting Black students

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Warning : The subtitle is this blog is “That you may not like to hear.” And unlike most of my intros, we’re not going to waste time or words on analogies, personal anecdotes, or admittedly stretched parallels. Instead, after watching this cycle repeat itself, here are the three direct messages/ primary hopes I have for juniors entering the college admission experience.

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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

JUNE 12, 2024

Last week, I wrote about how College Board and the Highly Rejective Colleges are to blame for the concerns being expressed by many high school and independent counselors about the lack of SAT testing sites in their communities. In some discussion groups I participate in, these concerns are increasing and amplifying.

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College Transitions

JUNE 24, 2024

Best College Marching Bands If you’ve ever been to a college football game, especially on a campus with a great party scene, then you’ll know how integral the marching band is to the culture. Just because it’s halftime doesn’t mean the action on the field stops. Instead of leaving for a refill or getting in […] The post 15 Best College Marching Bands – 2024 first appeared on College Transitions.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 24, 2024

Whom, when, and how to ask for great medical school recommendation letters, including word-for-word scripts (Note: A version of this article can also be found in our free, 102-page comprehensive guide to medical school applications, Get Into Medical School: 6 Practical Lessons to Stand Out and Earn Your White Coat. ) - Introduction Similar to writing the AMCAS personal statement , the thought of asking for medical school letters of recommendation (or in AMCAS terms, letters of evaluation) makes

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College Wise

JULY 22, 2024

On July 15th, the ACT announced significant changes to the ACT exam, including shorter sections, fewer questions, and an optional science section. Find out everything you need to know and how these changes impact you.

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Colorado State University

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

One of the things that really levels up when you go from high school to college is the library. At Colorado State, the William E. Morgan Library is four massive floors of books, technology, study and reflection rooms, cozy seating, and enough knowledge and specialty assistance to blow your mind. Here are just five (of many!) unexpected services you’ll find when you walk in the door. #1.

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Scoir

JULY 19, 2024

Financial aid for college is available through several different sources. Understanding each source is paramount in minimizing the cost of college. According to the College Board’s Trends in Student Aid , $234.6 billion was provided in federal, state, and institutional grants in the 2021-2022 academic year. Wondering how to get your hands on some of this money?

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 28, 2024

At RNL’s recent Graduate and Online Innovation Summit, I had the chance to sit down with Stephen Drew, RNL’s Chief AI Officer , for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is going to change how we do and what we do in higher education. Stephen and RNL’s AI development team are hard at work getting ready to launch RNL’s first AI-driven solutions in May of 2024, but he was happy to sit down to cover topics ranging from the highest level like “what is AI?

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PrepScholar

JUNE 21, 2024

In 2024, several elite colleges dropped their test-optional admissions policies and returned to requiring SAT/ACT scores as part of the admissions process. This is a major change in college admissions–and one that may be adopted by other colleges and universities in the future. With more college admissions changes potentially on the horizon, how can you plan your college application process?

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Department of Education over the last six months negotiated a student debt forgiveness plan for “borrowers experiencing hardship.” The plan would offer debt relief to borrowers with an 80% chance or higher to default on their loans soon. It also promises to create an application process for ongoing debt forgiveness. Higher education stakeholders agreed to greenlight the proposal despite some points of disagreement.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

Thursday, February 22 Atlanta, GA : 5 a.m. My vibrating watch alarm went off. After 20 years of marriage, I’ve learned the hard way not to set an audible alarm before 6 a.m. (actually, that one only took me about two weeks). Groggily, I drug myself downstairs and fed the cat — which is better than feeding myself and drugging the cat, I suppose.

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HelloCollege

JULY 17, 2024

The ACT is undergoing major changes. Earlier this week, the CEO of ACT, Janet Goodwin, announced plans to adapt the test to better meet the needs of students and educators, namely through increased flexibility and a shorter test. The changes to the ACT are significant and long-term, so if your child is a rising junior or younger, it’s essential to stay informed about these upcoming changes.

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College Transitions

JULY 26, 2024

Those hoping to enter the Tar Heel Class of 2026 faced tougher competition than at any previous time in UNC Chapel Hill history. To quantify this assertion, there were 57,219 first-year applicants for the Class of 2026 and the overall acceptance rate was just 16.8%—less than half the figure seen two decades ago.

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DC College Counseling

JUNE 17, 2024

What did the Columbia and Wake Forest applications have in common this past year? Both asked students to share information about books they’d read! Yes, reading is a great way to pass the time in general, but it can be especially important for rising seniors to pick up a few books while hitting the beach this summer. Remember, even if students aren’t applying to schools that ask about books in the application, they still need to be prepared to discuss reading material in college interviews.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The 2024 Annual Meeting of Franklin Cummings Tech held on June 20 brought together the Board of Trustees, staff, students, and advocates and supporters of the college’s Early College Program. The meeting highlighted the Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP), an Early College initiative through which high school seniors can graduate high school with a full year of college credits towards an associate degree.

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enrollmentFUEL

JANUARY 25, 2024

To rephrase Mark Twain, the reports of email's death have been greatly exaggerated—for now. It remains one of the most widely used marketing communication tools , especially when we talk about list marketing, which, in higher education, includes both the search strategy many of us employ to build up the top of the enrollment funnel, and any communication flows going to inquiries, applicants, or accepted students.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 15, 2024

We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available today, March 15th, at 4 PM ET. For those of you who have been admitted to UGA, here is a post for you and a chance to comment. Please remember that this is not a blog where you should post statistics or throw fellow students under the bus. These types of comments will be deleted. Congratulations to all of the freshman who were admitted and we look forward to you becoming part of the Bulldog Nation.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 8, 2024

How hard is it to get into Cornell? Learn about Cornell’s admission requirements and discover strategies to write great Cornell supplemental essays to increase your chances of getting in LEARN HOW TO GET INTO CORNELL university Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Cornell University admissions requirements Part 3: Applying to Cornell early action vs. regular decision Part 4: 2024–2025 Cornell supplemental essays (examples included) - Part 1: Introduction If your child is a competitive applicant for Ivy

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CTK College Coach

JUNE 27, 2024

After coaching hundreds of high school students over the years, I finally had the chance to guide my oldest child through his college admissions journey, and I am thrilled for him to start college this fall at exactly where he wants to be. That’s one down, three to go for our family of four kids! I had my own advice confirmed for me and also gained some new insights this year that I want to share with all of you: A high GPA is more important than AP courses for most students; don’t cling to high

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Colorado State University

JULY 9, 2024

A Ram’s Life is a vlog series for Rams by Rams, and showcases everything from the daily life of a CSU Ram to advice videos, DIY tutorials, tips and tricks for navigating college life, and even excursions into Fort Collins and beyond Colorado State. Whether you’re a family member seeking good gifts for college-bound students, or you’re a student looking for gear for your own journey, we’ve got you covered.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

The new FAFSA form launched on Dec. 30 with a litany of issues. Some problems have since been resolved, but one remains without any workaround. The issue could potentially cause students with parents who are not U.S. citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. There is no estimated timeline for when the issue will be resolved. The rollout of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been rocky, but perhaps more so for U.S. students whose parents are eithe

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MAY 27, 2024

Last year I wrote this blog criticizing February , and man did the Feb fans have some words. Wow. Well, now I’m taking the other side of that coin to say that I’m a big fan of May. First, the weather. Now, maybe you live somewhere I’m not thinking of or unfamiliar with and you have some terrible May situation, but in the South, the pollen is gone, the flowers are out, the bugs and humidity haven’t arrived, and most mornings and evenings are cool.

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HelloCollege

JULY 5, 2024

August 1st marks the kickoff of college application season as that is the date that the Common Application rolls over for the class of 2025 and college applications officially open. As we approach the big date, let’s take a look at the Common App updates for the 2024-2025 application cycle and identify which application tasks you can start now vs. which have to wait until August 1st.

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College Transitions

JULY 25, 2024

In the competitive world of legal education, the journey to becoming a lawyer often begins long before the first day of law school. But just how much does your choice of undergraduate institution influence your chances of donning that J.D. cap and gown?

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 11, 2024

Parents of rising high school seniors: Do you know how to avoid making the most common college application mistakes? The next few months are a critical time in your student’s college application process. Even the most well-meaning parents can accidentally make bad decisions that will hurt their child’s prospects. In addition to waiting too long to finish applications and apply (call me if you need help!

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Franklin Cummings Tech announced today a $2 million donation from Liberty Mutual Insurance. Delivered over five years to boost access to clean tech careers in environmental justice communities, this is one of Liberty Mutual’s largest philanthropic contributions and builds on the foundation’s long-time partnership with Franklin Cummings Tech. Liberty CleanTech Lab The funds will support the capital campaign of Boston’s only independent technical college as it moves forward with plans to build a n

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Estrela Consulting Blog

MARCH 24, 2024

It’s March Madness time! Here at Estrela, we are taking our brackets to the next level. Join us each round to learn something fun about the schools in the tournament! In the first round, we explored the mascots.

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PrepScholar

MARCH 21, 2024

Are you struggling with an SAT Reading and Writing score between 300 and 500? You're not alone—hundreds of thousands of students are scoring in this range. But many don't know the best ways to break out of this score range and get a 600 or higher. Here, we'll discuss how to improve your SAT Reading score specifically and why it's so important to do so.

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College Admissions Strategies

JULY 8, 2024

Navigating the college admissions process is a significant milestone for both students and their parents. While parental support is crucial, it’s important to strike a balance between guiding your child and allowing them the independence to take charge of their future. Here are some practical tips for parents to offer support without overstepping: Encourage Independence […] The post Balancing Act: How Parents Can Support Their Child in the College Admissions Process Without Overstepping ap

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Write your best Common App Essay: 2024-2025 Edition Here is a dirty little secret: some of the 2024-2025 Common App essay prompts will bring you down like quicksand while others give you the exact structure and framing that you need to show and tell a story that colleges will love. In the below thirty-minute in-depth video I grade and rank each of the seven Common App essay prompts in order to help you determine which will give you the best chance of positively differentiating your college appli

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Colorado State University

APRIL 12, 2024

As you think of your future career, do you dream of working in leadership roles? Do you hope to take steps that include supporting and inspiring others in your field, or do you see yourself volunteering for leading in your community? If you’ve ever pictured yourself in a leadership position, you may have also wondered how to get there. How does one develop those skills and gain the experience to become a good leader?

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BestColleges

MAY 2, 2024

The Department of Education will forgive debt for over 300,000 former Art Institute students. ED found that the Art Institute misled potential students with inflated job placement rates. This appears to be the biggest debt forgiveness action aimed at any for-profit institution under the Biden administration. Former students need not take any further action to qualify for debt forgiveness.

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road2college

JUNE 12, 2024

High school seniors, put one more item on your to-do list. It’s time to prepare a college application resume. This. The post College Application Resume Guide and Example appeared first on Road2College.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 7, 2024

Stanford will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2025 for admission to the Class of 2030. For rising seniors (students applying in fall 2024), Stanford will remain test-optional. Most recently, Harvard & Cornell announced changes to their testing policy, requiring students to submit either an SAT or ACT score in future application cycles.

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