DC College Counseling

JANUARY 9, 2024

FEDERAL JUDGE RULES WEST POINT CAN CONTINUE TO CONSIDER RACE IN ADMISSIONS Students for Fair Admissions, the group whose lawsuits against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina led to the Supreme Court’s ruling about race in college admission decisions last June, filed a petition with the court in September to prohibit the U.S.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 20, 2023

University of California, Berkeley: UC Berkeley has a Language and Information Technologies (LIT) group within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. They may work on a variety of projects, such as developing predictive models, identifying trends, or uncovering hidden insights. Start today!

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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 5, 2024

I also really love UC Irvine and had the same impression I had when I saw it a few years back - that more East Coast students should consider it as an excellent alternative to UCLA, UC San Diego, and USC! interested in more updates and trends? As the days begin to get longer again, enjoy the growing minutes of daylight!

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Ivy Central

JANUARY 9, 2023

For all public universities, the Common Data Set would say that the criteria for admission for state residency are “very important”. To continue this upward trend in creating an educated populace, most public universities have a massive graduate population as well. Statistics show that only 37.5% But, who’s complaining?!

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 18, 2023

Start here to learn about unweighted, weighted, and UC GPA. When you apply to college, admissions officers will look at your GPA to decide whether or not to accept you. College admissions offices will read your high school’s profile and review your transcript for evidence of academic rigor. Table of Contents What is a GPA?

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2021

With the , increase in college applications during the pandemic, you seniors probably have been eagerly waiting to hear about your Regular Decision admission results. UC-Berkeley - End of March. , UC-Davis - Mid-March. Curious about other happenings in the college admissions world? Hopefully good news is on the way!

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 20, 2023

With record-high application volume and record-low admit rates, the Class of 2027 admissions statistics are similar to those for the Class of 2026. The major trends? Once again, UPenn, Stanford, Princeton and Cornell withheld admissions statistics for their newly formed Classes of 2027. But not everyone is smashing records.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 20, 2023

In particular, the counselor recommendation can address course selection details, grade trends, and other relevant academic information that isn’t readily apparent from your transcript. While most college admission websites don’t go into detail, , Georgia Tech explains what they broadly look for in recommendations.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 11, 2023

You can increase your chances of admission by being savvy about how colleges use these supplemental essays. Admissions officers are attuned to consistency of voice and quality of writing, particularly at highly competitive schools that conduct a “holistic” application review. Let us help. sTART NOW Confused? You aren’t the only one!

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) confirmed in their annual report in late October, MBA and graduate business program applications are down 3.4% We’re tracking the changing 2023 MBA admissions trends and offers for applicants very closely. overall from last year and down 2.2% for full time MBA programs.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

LSAT vs GRE for law school admissions Final thoughts on LSAT-optional law schools Are there any schools that don’t require the LSAT? There are also some law schools that allow applicants to submit scores from other standardized tests, such as the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 4, 2023

So, too, does the world of selective college admissions. of applicants this year, notes that for the second year in a row, applications for undergraduate admission topped 34,000. This trend indicates the University’s growing appeal as each year’s tally exceeds the last. WHAT’S BEHIND THE MADDENINGLY LOW ADMIT RATES? percent.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the the college admissions code. You can also learn more about our 1-on-1 college admissions support here. Your guide is on its way. Part 2: What is a liberal arts college and how is it different from a university?

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DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

UC officials have denied this claim and hope to reach an agreement as soon as possible. In the meantime, professors at UC institutions are planning for class disruptions. According to Robert Alexander, Dean of Admissions at the University of Rochester, parental involvement in the college admissions process is continuing to rise.

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the college spy

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

How will college admissions officers view this student? The Importance of Trends on a Transcript in the Admissions Process: College admissions officers do not take your GPA at face value. Admissions officers also look for trends on your transcript. But, her GPA has suffered.

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Niche

JANUARY 31, 2024

Content tends to lean heavily on current students, and features everything from Greek life and athletics to day-in-the-life content, memes and timely trends like January “In and Out” lists. Higher ed institutions are also pretty savvy when it comes to paid advertising. Don’t be afraid to experiment!

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 31, 2023

At Top Tier Admissions , we help you develop an application strategy to increase your college acceptance odds. Washington & Lee, located in the mountains in Lexington, VA, is the 9th oldest college in the nation (noticing a trend?). At Top Tier Admissions, we guide students through each step of the journey.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 2, 2022

We don't anticipate this trend continuing for much longer, as the labor market will likely catch up with recent economic shifts The 48,000 researchers and teaching assistants still on strike at the University of California are calling more than salaries into question. OFFICE HAPPENINGS I was recently interviewed by U.S.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 6, 2024

Assess your willingness to engage in lifelong learning, adapt to new technologies, and stay on top of emerging trends and innovations. Example undergraduate program UC Berkeley. STEM programs often have higher admission standards due to the rigorous coursework and demand for these majors. What is the most popular STEM major?

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 5, 2024

Assess your willingness to engage in lifelong learning, adapt to new technologies, and stay on top of emerging trends and innovations. Example undergraduate program UC Berkeley. STEM programs often have higher admission standards due to the rigorous coursework and demand for these majors. What is the most popular STEM major?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Consistently ranked one of the best public universities in the nation, UC Berkeley is the perfect place for students who want to build legacies of activism, innovation, and leadership. UC Berkeley was founded in 1868, which makes it the oldest institution in the University of California system. And after UC Berkeley?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

A step-by-step guide to conquering all UC personal insight questions, with an example of each (Note: This article can also be found in our free, 110-page comprehensive guide to writing every college essay, How to Get Into America’s Elite Colleges: The Ultimate Guide. Given their attractiveness, admission is competitive, ranging from 8.5

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 9, 2023

If your child is applying to colleges this cycle, or in the next year or two, you may be wondering which colleges are adopting test-optional policies—a trend that is increasing nationwide. We’ll also explore admissions strategies for test-optional schools—and when it makes sense to take the test even if it’s not required.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 5, 2023

The Fall 2023 admissions cycle is the first admissions cycle when UC Berkeley will be considering first-year applicants for Haas’ new Spieker Undergraduate Business Program for which the first four-year cohort of students will enroll in August of 2024. Well those days are over.

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 14, 2021

In a , letter posted to the University of California Board of Regents, a group called the Feasibility Study Steering Committee (FSSC) reviewed what would be potentially effective ways to revise the college entrance exam requirements for the UC System. UC’s Report on Feasibility of Eliminating SAT/ACT Tests from Admissions.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

And now is the perfect time for your child to be a business major—job growth rates for business careers increase at a higher-than-average rate every year and are expected to continue in an upward trend. In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the college admissions code. Your guide is on its way.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

As we head into a new admissions cycle, University of California, Berkeley is announcing some changes in how it will consider applicants. UC Berkeley is joining the rest of the UC campuses in allowing students to select an alternative major on the UC application.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 23, 2023

The acceptance rate is 19%, and the admissions office offers portfolio review events for prospective students who would appreciate feedback on their creative portfolios before they submit their applications. University of California - Berkeley — Berkeley, CA UC Berkeley boasts 107 Nobel laureates, 19 Pulitzer Prices, and 207 Olympic medals.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

College admissions officers read hundreds of essays from hopeful applicants with each one thinking their personal experiences and reasons for applying to a particular school are unique. Several of my family members left this world in one last beating symphony; heart attacks seem to be a trend in my family. Your guide is on its way.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Everything you need to know to get into law school, including how your GPA, LSAT score, personal statement, and letters of recommendation impact your admissions to America's top law schools. Part 1: Introduction to law school admissions There is so much to piece together as you contemplate your law school applications.

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DC College Counseling

MARCH 26, 2024

OF FLORIDA LAUNCHES NEW EARLY ACTION PLAN University of Florida just announced that students who submit early action applications by November 1, 2024 will be notified of admission status by January 24, 2025. The UC system, Pomona, and the Cal State system, on the other hand, do not give any preference to legacy and donor applicants.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 6, 2023

A complete list of med school secondary prompts to help you get ahead and stay organized during your admissions process (Note: We recommend using this resource alongside 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.)

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