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College Admission Planning for High School Juniors – Second Semester

Great College Advice

As we laid out back in August , your junior year is the most important year in preparing for college admissions from an academic standpoint as it is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application and it will likely be your most rigorous year of classes with AP, Honors and/or IB courses.

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The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School

Great College Advice

The college admissions process is a multi-year journey that begins in freshman year and culminates with college acceptance in senior year. While freshman grades typically carry less weight in college admissions, maintaining a strong GPA sets a positive trajectory. Work with counselors to plan a challenging yet manageable course load.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The California State University system is piloting direct admissions, in which students will not have to go through the traditional admission application process. We are going to need a strategic enrollment management plan and we are always looking for ways to stay fiscally healthy.”

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How Admissions and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate More Effectively

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Fostering Interdepartmental Collaboration to Drive a More Effective and Engaging Student Journey Achieving success in your higher education marketing strategy requires seamless collaboration between your admissions and marketing teams to create a connected, consistent student journey experience.

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Purdue University to Resume Requiring SAT/ACT Test Scores, Beginning with Fall 2024 Admissions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Purdue University will resume SAT/ACT test score requirements for admissions, beginning with students applying for Fall 2024 admission. The school will begin accepting 2024 applications on Aug. The move was recommended by Purdue administration and endorsed by its Board of Trustees.

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How Long do College Admissions Take?

Great College Advice

How long do college admissions take? It’s no secret that the college admissions process is a long and winding road. But exactly how long do college admissions take? As always, you’ll want to continue doing your best work in the hardest classes you can manage. How long does the college admissions process take?

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Who Taught You to Hate Yourself? The Paradox of White America's Self-Sabotage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs face imminent threat following the Supreme Courts recent ruling against affirmative action in college admissions, it is time to ask this question again and reassess our responses. Lessie Branch renewed intensity in todays turbulent ideological landscape.

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