Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Recount a Time First, you are being asked for a specific event in time in which you encountered some sort of obstacle. Also keep in mind that the “failure” at the heart of this essay does not have to be a big, embarrassing, terrible event. But the admissions office is asking you to share, so share you must.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 18, 2023

The three-day event is hosted by the UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building, whose mission is to partner with HBCUs and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) to help propel student success. Supreme Court ruling to eliminate affirmative action in admission policies at colleges and universities was a topic of conversation at the gathering.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Upon admission, someone from the office oversees the transition process—orientation, advisement, financial clearance and registration prior to the student’s first term and support through the first year. They have done so many events and programs that encourage students with disabilities to participate in leadership development programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

So, we focused on admission and enrollment.” Slate’s technology helped build personal connections, making note of special events like birthdays, and tracked student interactions in both academic and student affairs. James Runcie, CEO and co-founder of the Partnership for Education Advancement. The more students who get in the better.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 3, 2023

Fall is the time of year where admissions counselors everywhere hit the road. Students often receive invitations to these events. Students may receive emails or glossy invitations about the event. The admissions counselor will give an overview of the basic statistics of the college and the admissions process.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

Protests Come for Prospective Students Liam Knox Tue, 05/07/2024 - 03:00 AM The latest wave of college protests coincided with events for admitted students and a busy season for campus tours. Admissions offices are walking a thin line to avoid disruption. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Here you are asked to look at your personal circumstances or point of view and then provide evidence on how you have changed due to some accomplishment, event, or realization. However, the focus is on a transition, which implies a description of “before” and “after” this event, accomplishment, or realization.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The events of 2020 are still resonating. Supreme Court continues its deliberations over the use of race as one of many holistic admissions assessments, DEI officers and training can offer a crucial connecting point to understand how race is woven into the lived experiences of students, faculty and staff, both on and off campus.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

APRIL 9, 2025

Digital tactics include social media ads, blog content, and search engine optimization (SEO), while traditional methods include college fairs, in-person events, direct mail, and phone calls. This is a big step for students who may need help submitting documents and fulfilling admission requirements. Personalize your tactics.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Here you are asked to look at your circumstances, point of view, and personal understanding, and then provide evidence of how these things might have changed due to some accomplishment, event, or realization. However, the focus is on a transition, which implies a description of “before” and “after” this event, accomplishment, or realization.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2024

Last summer’s Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action may have been a seismic event in the recent history of college admissions, but it hasn’t had much effect on applicants’ decision-making, according to a new study from Common App.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Our improved analytics capabilities have helped us identify three specific student populations, in particular, who could benefit the most from additional support and targeted interventions: readmitted students, learners admitted through UTSA’s test-optional admissions program and historically underrepresented male students.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

The admissions officer will likely talk about ways to get involved, clubs to join, sporting events to attend, and other resources for staying active on campus. In any case, if you are interested in sitting in on a college class, before you visit a college it is worth asking the admissions office if this is a possibility.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Michigan community colleges are open-admission institutions that offer affordable education and provide a vehicle for African American males who might not otherwise pursue a college education. Life events prior to becoming athletes varied among participants. Take classes that matter and that will transfer to a four-year institution.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Achieving HSI status Larry Eby Larry Eby, executive director of advancement at Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) in Delaware, said several years ago the college’s admissions office saw there was a rising number of Hispanic students pursuing higher education. The college also cultivates partnerships with Hispanic serving community organizations.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 27, 2024

Your personal essay provides the opportunity for you to stand out in the crowded college admissions landscape. Share the lessons you derived from your journey, and help the college admissions officer understand how this small event shows your values, your priorities, and your goals. What does the story mean?

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University Business

JULY 10, 2024

Meghan Buckley, director of Adelphi’s pre-college summer session, is working to incorporate the program better into its admissions process, helping wide-eyed recruits understand the value of a low-key campus. These summer programs provide high schoolers with a low-stakes environment to test drive a major in a campus setting.

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College Forward

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Since College Possible Minnesota partners closely with OHE, we are mirroring the great work they are doing , such as having free application week, college fairs and events, and application support. We also host several events and campus visits specifically for senior students to explore schools and finalize their college lists.

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Hope College Network

JANUARY 13, 2025

While there are a multitude of employment options, here are a sample: Tour Guide for Admissions While I have never personally served as a tour guide at Hope, many of my friends have worked in this role. The admissions team works with students to find a schedule that works for both of them.

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Great College Advice

JULY 6, 2023

As high school seniors prepare to apply to college, they’re faced with the daunting task of writing an essay that will capture the attention of admissions officers and set them apart from the thousands of other applicants. It can be a small moment that had a big impact on you, or a series of events that taught you an important lesson.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Steele remembers being at an event for new faculty. Supreme Court’s June ruling that race-conscious admissions practices are unconstitutional. Louis Filmmakers Showcase and is scheduled to screen at the St. Louis International Film Festival in November. An older white male asked her what she did at the university.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Don’t even think about accompanying your student to the interview with the admissions officer. Just asking the question could be a red flag for admissions officers who really don’t want to have to deal with overbearing, bossy, and domineering parents. Prepare for Campus Visits. You need to prepare.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 23, 2024

It is your chance to tell the admissions officer something about yourself that will not be reflected anywhere else in your application. As you review the prompts, ask what you want the admissions officer to know about you. What would you tell an admissions officer about yourself if you had a chance to meet them in person?

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 16, 2024

They are stuck in the purgatory of college admissions. As with so much with college admissions, the existence of the Wait List has very little to do with you as an applicant and everything to do with the self-interest of educational institutions. What is the Wait List in college admissions? First is the admissions rate.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 21, 2024

Admission officers definitely raise an eyebrow when they read an excellent personal statement and then a less than mediocre supplemental essay. Admissions officers often give a score to the essays as they read them. In other cases, admissions officers score all the essays together: Common App plus the supplements.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Therefore, the program works closely with other departments of the college, particularly admissions and advising, to identify students who would benefit from EAP. “We Among the services it provides to first-year students are individualized academic advising, tutoring and community-building events. WSU’s CAMP was founded in 2006.

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Being deferred in the early round of college admissions really stinks. But our belief is that you can easily go overboard and risk annoying admissions officers for not following their instructions. You might become memorable for all the wrong reasons and thereby tank your chances of admission. Let’s just be honest.

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Study and Go Abroad

APRIL 9, 2025

“Speaking with representatives helped me understand admission requirements, scholarship options, and the application process more clearly,” he said. “It also reinforced the importance of networking and taking advantage of educational events like this.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. EAB attributed to this to the larger role that family connections, word of mouth, and community events often play in HBCU recruitment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. EAB attributed to this to the larger role that family connections, word of mouth, and community events often play in HBCU recruitment.

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Great College Advice

JUNE 30, 2023

Write a Great Common App Essay on Personal Growth Common App Essay Prompt 5 asks you to “discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.” Accomplishment or Event The transition to adulthood is marked by both accomplishments and events.

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Study and Go Abroad

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Education events are back across the country! In-person events are back in full force this year, and we can’t wait to meet you. Here’s what to expect: Vancouver: Thursday, February 29 Vancouver, British Columbia , on the incredible west coast , is home to the fourth of five events. You can register right now!

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Great College Advice

MARCH 1, 2021

Get the admissions rep’s business card. Often, the admissions representative standing behind the table will be the representative for your region. Showing your frustration, agitation or being rude to the other students and parents will not help your case in front of the admissions representative.

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Parchment

APRIL 20, 2023

Recent admission seasons have been lackluster for many higher education institutions. It’s no wonder that Admissions teams seek proven yet adaptable strategies to boost student enrollment, especially as the downward trend has impacted schools. Moreover, the nature of admissions work is time-consuming.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 2, 2023

Is it because you experienced some sort of traumatic event early in high school that has colored your experience? However, if your grades reflect poor choices on your part, it’s going to be harder to convince an admissions officer that you’re really college material. Why Are Your Grades Bad? First of all, why are your grades so poor?

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Hope College Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whether the admissions process feels daunting or exciting, there are ways to optimize the experience, enabling you to shine throughout the application and ultimately gain insight throughout the journey! Though sometimes missed, I found it to be very helpful to foster a relationship with your college admissions rep.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The culmination of the above inequities collides to ill-prepare minoritized students for higher education admission/acceptance, readiness, and success, as well as being hired and successful in their career. An example is attending community events. f. Under-preparation for College and Careers. BeliefsMatter.

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