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.
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
AUGUST 28, 2024
Women account for almost 30% of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. However, the majority (66%) of those women are white. To help improve diversity in the field, BestColleges, for the second year in a row, is awarding $6,000 each to five Black women studying STEM fields to help fund their education. "After starting this scholarship last year, this second cycle did not disappoint, and we received more interest from high school students, undergraduate and gradua
College Transitions
JULY 15, 2024
For aspiring doctors, the journey to medical school is often viewed as a challenging and competitive process. While excellent grades and strong MCAT scores are certainly crucial, the role of one’s undergraduate institution in shaping this path is a topic of great interest to students, parents, and educators alike.
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.
PrepScholar
AUGUST 21, 2024
You may have seen a lot of news in the past few years about closed colleges. It's true; many colleges have shut down in the past decade, and some sources estimate that roughly one college closes down each week. Which colleges have closed, and why? And should you be concerned about the school you're interested in or attending closing? Read this guide to learn which colleges have closed down since 2015, what happens when a college closes, and why there have been more closed colleges in recent year
Great College Advice
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
How will you write your Common App essay about a belief or idea? The Common Application prompts give you a chance to answer an interesting question, tell an important or revealing anecdote, and reflect on the ways in which the anecdote reveals something about your character, your beliefs, your values, or your personal priorities. Prompt #3, especially, focuses on the beliefs that are fundamental to who you are.
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College Planner Pro
OCTOBER 1, 2024
As an IEC, I find myself battling an endless mental checklist of things I've asked my rising seniors to take care of from mid-summer to late fall each year. Did Samantha fill out her brag sheet for teacher letters of recommendation? When is Johnny's Michigan essay draft due to me, again? Has Molly finished up her arts supplement? I have been a CollegePlannerPro member for nine years and after joining the staff this year, I realized that the To-Do feature could lighten this mental load.
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.
#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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
PrepScholar
AUGUST 27, 2024
The SAT Reading and Writing section presents you with a challenge. Now that the digital SAT has been rolled out , this section contains over 50 passages you'll need to read and answer questions on! The passages will come from a wide variety of sources and test you on everything from critical reading to grammar. How can you attack these passages to get a high SAT Reading and Writing score?
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.
Top Tier Admissions
AUGUST 16, 2024
Duke University , located in Durham, North Carolina, is consistently ranked a top-ten school associated with the Ivy-plus colleges and Southern Ivies. Duke had an overall acceptance rate of 5.1% for the Class of 2028. Duke’s one required supplemental essay this year asks (in their own words), “Why Us?” However, Duke also offers five additional optional supplemental prompts, of which students can respond to a maximum of two.
Scoir
APRIL 13, 2024
The college search and application process is more confusing and overwhelming than in years past. It’s not realistic to expect your high schooler to handle things entirely on their own, but there is also a fine line between helping and taking over. If you’re the parent/guardian of a high school junior approaching the uphill portion of the college planning process, addressing the question of ownership early on can help ensure less stress for you and your student.
College Wise
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Explore how intersectionality and identity shape the college application process. By understanding their identities, students can find colleges that offer the right academic and emotional support.
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
How hard is it to get into Ivy League schools? Discover strategic ways to boost your Ivy League admissions odds Learn how to increase your chances of getting into an ivy league college Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What grades are needed for Ivy League admission? Part 3: What test scores are required for the Ivy League? Part 4: What extracurricular activities are needed for Ivy Leagues?
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.
Solomon Admissions
OCTOBER 11, 2024
In today’s digital age, the internet opens doors to countless opportunities, including the ability to explore colleges from the comfort of your own home. But nothing beats the real deal—stepping foot on a college campus and soaking in the atmosphere. So, are college visits really that important? Let’s break it down. Why College Visits Matter… The post Exploring College Campuses: The Ultimate College Visit Guide appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.
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.
College Transitions
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Best Audiobooks of All Time – Something happens when you stop reading from the page and you begin listening to the story being read to you. If the voice speaking to you is one that captures your attention, pulling you deeper into every word said, they’ve done their job not to deter you away.
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.
PrepScholar
AUGUST 12, 2024
This just in: changes to ACT testing are coming! The CEO of the ACT announced in July 2024 that students can expect major ACT changes beginning in spring 2025. So, what exactly will the biggest ACT test changes be? In this article, we’ll share everything we already know about the ACT exam changes, including: When the upcoming changes in ACT testing will go into effect How the test will be shortened, including adjustments to reading passages Which sections are becoming optional How experimental q
road2college
AUGUST 23, 2024
Dear Roadie, After putting myself through school, surviving a difficult divorce, and raising two kids on my own, I’m finally. The post Dear Roadie: Is It Wrong Not To Pay My Son’s College Tuition If I Make $500,000 A Year? appeared first on Road2College.
Top Tier Admissions
JULY 9, 2024
With so many factors to consider—academic programs, campus culture, future career prospects, etc.—it’s no wonder that college rankings often become a focal point of the college decision-making process. Earlier this month, Money Magazine released their annual list of the best colleges in America, providing a fresh perspective on institutions that excel not only in academic excellence but also in affordability and student outcomes.
#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog
AUGUST 28, 2024
Franklin Cummings Tech, Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD), and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s School of Reentry (SOR) announced a joint initiative providing comprehensive support to individuals transitioning from incarceration to community. Through ABCD’s Bridges Returning Citizens Center and the college’s facilities and programming, students from the School of Reentry will have access to a tailored, comprehensive support system focuse
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.
Discovery College Consulting
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Not only are today’s high school students being affected by frequent changes in colleges’ testing policies (as described in a recent blog post ), they also have another upcoming change to contend with: next year, the ACT will switch to a digital format, in addition to undergoing other alterations. However, in comparison to the calculated, years-long transition of the SAT from a paper to a computer-based test, the ACT’s digital rollout seems far more rushed and haphazard.
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
Solomon Admissions
OCTOBER 4, 2024
“Dear Student, The Admissions Committee has carefully reviewed your application to [College], and after thoughtful consideration, we regret to inform you that we were unable to offer you a place in the Class of [Year].” This sentence is likely one of the most devastating for a young student to read. They put in years of… The post Why Do Colleges Reject Good Students?
BestColleges
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Vote HBCU "Say It Louder" tour utilizes the student leadership at each historically Black college and university (HBCU) to guest-star on panels and join local events. Vote HBCU is a national program that equips HBCU student leaders with the tools to organize voter activism on campus and register students to vote. Some of the most common barriers to HBCU students voting are voter ID requirements and disinformation.
College Transitions
MAY 13, 2024
When students and their families explore college choices, the geographic diversity of the student body can be a key consideration. Understanding where students originate from can provide insights into the cultural mix, networking opportunities, and the overall appeal of a college.
Niche
AUGUST 20, 2024
The college search process can be an overwhelming and stressful experience for students and their families, to say the least. For some students, it can be challenging to narrow down the list of potential schools and make a final decision. For others, it can take months of anxiety as they wait to find out whether they got into their first choice, or any college at all.
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