Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

College visits are an essential and (hopefully) exciting part of the admissions journey! Each and every college visit promises opportunities for students to interact with current students and faculty, to explore academic and extracurricular offerings, and to immerse themselves in the campus community and environment.

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EAB

DECEMBER 13, 2022

New Admissions Counselor Resource Center. Guides and tools for admissions teams. The role of an admission counselor is both essential and challenging, especially with the variety of responsibilities and skills required of today’s enrollment teams. Connecting with families from varied backgrounds.

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 31, 2024

Nestled in the heart of Houston, Texas, ,, Rice University stands as a beacon of academic excellence, innovation, and close-knit community. With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1912, this private university has grown into a powerhouse of higher education, consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States.

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The Enrollment Marketer

MARCH 11, 2024

Find opportunities to establish your institution as a trusted resource for prospective students and their families, your local communities, key markets, and guidance counselors. Partner with local schools: Work with high school counselors in your area to distribute these resources. What small changes can make a big difference?

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 26, 2022

As more families turn to private counselors for advice on application strategies and essays, we often hear students asking us if they still need to develop a relationship with their high school counselor at school for the purpose of college admissions. GET TO KNOW YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR. Recommendation Letters.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

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. (My Ultimately, we arrived at Pawly. Still SOS.

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CTK College Coach

MARCH 8, 2023

My kid’s high school also had a college fair last week, and it was so fun to see students, parents, and counselors attend and gain all kinds of useful information. If there is a map of the booths available before you arrive, make a visual plan/order for visiting. They often award significant merit aid (non need-based). Take notes!

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The Thoughtful College Search

JANUARY 29, 2024

At the vast majority of colleges and universities, any applicant judged qualified for admission is admitted. It is only at a certain level of selectivity where admission becomes zero-sum, where admitting one applicant means that another qualified applicant loses a slot. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.)

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 30, 2023

There is one invaluable resource in your college search that should not be overlooked: college admissions counselors. What questions to ask a college admissions counselor Talking to someone who knows the ins and outs of the college or university you’re interested in is a very good opportunity that you should not pass up.

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Niche

JANUARY 10, 2024

Rural areas often don’t have high-speed Internet, schools may lack advanced courses and counseling support due to smaller staff and rural students may not have the time and money needed to visit campuses. Rural students have only recently been a focus of higher ed’s efforts to increase access and diversity.

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Inside Emory Admission

DECEMBER 21, 2023

You may also visit our more comprehensive FAQ page for more information. Visit the  Application Missing Items page  for more info. My counselor/recommendation providers can’t submit documents through the Common Application. Visit the  Application Missing Items page  for more info. Thank you for your patience.

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Niche

APRIL 3, 2023

With the likely upcoming change to admissions processes brought on by the Supreme Court, colleges will have to rethink their strategies to maintain progress made while complying with any losses in the ability to recruit and award aid in the ways they have been. Sign up for the newsletter! No exceptions.”

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Re-upping this blog based on a few recent conversations with college and neighborhood friends who have kids in the admission process right now. He told me that after watching his older son go through the admission process he has been telling his current high school senior who is applying to colleges to be prepared to hear “no.”

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes. At College Greenlight, we've become known nationally for our list of fly-in and other visit opportunities. Podcast How Fly-Ins Impact Diversity in the Michigan Ross BBA Program Episode 161.

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Ivy College Essay

JULY 24, 2023

To stand out from the competition and increase your chances of admission, it’s crucial to be well-prepared and fully informed. When to Apply to Brown University Before diving into the application process, it’s vital to know the application timeline and meet all admissions milestones.

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DC College Counseling

MARCH 16, 2023

But there’s another key ingredient in the admissions process: demonstrated interest. Why demonstrated interest matters To understand why demonstrated interest matters in college admissions, think about sports. The same goes for college admissions. Go to the school’s website and request information from the admissions office.

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Niche

JANUARY 3, 2024

However, a common thread connecting them is the additional pressure and stress resulting from the lack of parental guidance during the college search process. First-generation college students, often perceived as a homogenous group, actually have diverse experiences and face various obstacles.

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Niche

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

First-generation students were much more likely to say that they were unable to visit any colleges. Of those who did take a visit, they reported visiting half as many colleges as their peers. Overall, 21% of respondents identified as first-generation college students. Demographics of First-Generation Respondents.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

While means you have twice the writing to do, it also means you have twice the opportunity to show admissions officials your unique strengths as an applicant. Its acceptance rate, however – 3.68% for the class of 2026 – is a more daunting statistic to swallow. Don’t get discouraged! Virtually all of Stanford’s undergraduates live on campus.

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Admissions Mom

APRIL 10, 2024

Topics: Visits, Making a Decision, Financial Aid Appeals Resources, Imposter Syndrome, Dealing with Parents, Dealing with Others. I suggest you make every effort to visit a college and then find a bench and just sit there and observe, listen, and tap into what feels right for you. Reach out to their admissions offices.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Jump to Cost | Academics | Connections | The Rest So you’ve gotten in – and to more than one college! Congratulations! The toughest part (the application process) is over, and now the fun part starts. However, this decision can often feel just as stressful. Where you choose to go will impact the next four years of your life and beyond.

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Revolution Tutors

MAY 4, 2022

College visits are an essential (and fun!) This includes: Prioritizing which schools are most important to see in person Officially registering for a tour through the school’s admissions department Budgeting out how much money you can put towards traveling to different schools. part of the college application journey. Or just right?

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 21, 2023

They arrived at the admissions office jazzed about the school, and were all geared up to explore the campus and soak in the college experience only to be greeted by a friendly staff member who dropped the bombshell: "Hey folks, thank you for coming in, but just so you know, this college is for women only!" But there are limits!

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EAB

AUGUST 15, 2023

More than 90% of adult learners surveyed by EAB earlier this year visited the websites of the schools they’re considering. With a generation as well-connected and digitally-savvy as Gen Z, this trend will undoubtedly continue. Blogs I’m your future Gen Z adult learner. Here are three ways to hook me with your program webpage.

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Niche

JANUARY 26, 2023

Barriers and Challenges Faced By Underrepresented Students The biggest barrier to their college search was an inability to visit colleges. Underrepresented students were much more likely to say that they were unable to visit any colleges. They were, however less likely to say that they did not feel a need to visit.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Member Spotlight: Dominque Harrison, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (NC) Hot Topics Quick Minute: SACAC opportunities Guess who’s on LinkedIn? Follow the Southern Association of College Admission Counseling (SACAC) on LinkedIn TODAY! Why LinkedIn?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Founded in 1839, Boston University offers over 300 academic programs, top undergraduate research opportunities, and prestigious global recognition. The faculty, staff, and students of Boston University hail from 50 states and over 150 countries, but all share a common passion to pursue knowledge and embrace possibilities.

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Humbach Education Consulting

JUNE 18, 2020

Hopefully you will discover a thing or two that really interests you and then connect. Hopefully you will discover a thing or two that really interests you and then connect. Check out Lumiry , a free summer university series to connect high school students and parents with admission counselors.

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

And in a world where in-person campus visits are scarce, academic websites have to pack a powerful punch. 2) Shorten your RMI forms You probably have an inquiry form of some type on your college admissions website or your college’s program page. I scoured the internet to find some of the best college websites, so you wouldn’t have to.

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EAB

MARCH 6, 2023

Blogs 4 Digital Marketing Channels to Harness for Student Recruitment in 2023 When it comes to recruiting Gen Z and optimizing student lead generation, the question isn’t the degree to which you should lean on digital channels; rather, it’s which digital channels you should prioritize at any given time.

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Niche

JANUARY 19, 2024

“Oh crystal ball of enrollment and marketing, show me what the future holds…” If only it were that easy, right? Well, it might not be a walk in the park, but keeping up with trends and listening to what students are saying is a great way to get a head start on figuring out what they’ll be up to in the future. Exciting stuff!

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Niche

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The resources that parents most reported using were online content from colleges (94%), Niche (90%), and campus visits (88%). The later that the college search started, the more likely that parents were to report that they primarily did the college search for their child rather than their child leading it or working together. Methodology.

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 6, 2020

The coronavirus has drastically altered life around the world, and while college admissions isn’t life and death, it’s safe to say that the admissions process has been upended. With that, it’s certain that spring college visits will be occurring in non-traditional ways. It boils down to using your virtual resources.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

students and families (understandably) often ask us what colleges are looking for in students they admit and how to maximize their chances of standing out in selective college admissions. In this post, we’ll review the factors that colleges look for in students and how you can be best prepared for the admissions process. Work 185 2.2

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

A number of VPEMs have shared with me recently that they’re seeing new patterns in prospective student interactions, such as students being markedly less responsive to counselor phone calls. We're seeing a demand to push visit events to the post-admit stage. Our partners are noticing these shifts in behavior as well.

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Niche

JANUARY 31, 2024

The education industry is more competitive than ever, so it’s no longer a luxury to a strategic, data-driven approach to marketing your school or district—it’s a necessity. And let me tell you, since I started working more closely with the higher education side of Niche, I’ve noticed something interesting. And guess what?

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AHM Advising

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Many colleges and universities divide their admissions offices into states or territories, designating specific staff members to be responsible for the recruiting and/or admissions of students from these areas. For this reason, it cannot hurt to make yourself known to the local or regional admissions representative.

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