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Letter from our CEO announcing Prepory’s spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, ranking in the top 15% of fastest-growing U.S. private companies.| Prepory
A federal judge struck down Minnesota’s ban on faith-based colleges in a dual-credit program, ruling it unconstitutional to exclude schools requiring faith statements. The decision restores access for thousands of students seeking education in religious settings. Continue reading Judge Strikes Down MN Ban on Faith Statements in College Access Program at The Wild Hunt.| The Wild Hunt
Junior year is busy as you begin to plan for the college application process. Here’s what you need to check off your list in order to have a successful junior year.| Prepory
This week, I want to talk about the most common college essay mistakes. All of these pitfalls are easily avoided if you understand the true purpose of the core common app essay – to help the schools get to know you, beyond what they can see in the rest of your application. Thinking You Need […] The post “What Are The Most Common College Essay Mistakes?” appeared first on North Star Admissions Consulting.| North Star Admissions Consulting
Are you currently reviewing college admissions statistics, and trying to understand how to use the information to shape your college application strategy? Analyzed correctly, a review of college admissions statistics can help you get into your dream school. Here are a few examples: Fact: The middle 50% of admitted applicants to Northeastern (class of 2028) […] The post Knowledge is Power – Leveraging College Admissions Statistics appeared first on North Star Admissions Consulting.| North Star Admissions Consulting
Letter from our CEO announcing Prepory’s spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, ranking in the top 15% of fastest-growing U.S. private companies.| Prepory
If you’ve ever worried that your college essay sounds like a thousand others, you’re not alone. With thousands of students applying to the same schools, often with similar GPAs, test … Continue Reading How to Make Your College Essay Stand Out (Without Sounding Like Everyone Else)| EdTech Classroom
If you’re applying to college, one of the most insightful questions on the Common Application is Prompt #3: Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What … Continue Reading How to Write the Common App Essay for Prompt #3 in 2025| EdTech Classroom
If you’re a high school student applying to college, chances are you’ve heard about using AI tools like ChatGPT to help with your college application essays. Maybe you’ve even tried … Continue Reading Why You Shouldn’t Use ChatGPT to Write Your College Application Essays (And How to Use It the Right Way)| EdTech Classroom
If you’re applying to college, one of the most insightful questions on the Common Application is Prompt #2: The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to … Continue Reading How to Write the Common App Essay for Prompt #2 in 2025| EdTech Classroom
By the time kids begin applying to college, they're likely to have an extensive social media presence. Learn how college admissions officers may be reviewing those social media accounts to make decisions on college acceptances.| Learning Liftoff
Over the past several years, there has been a surge of interest in the most popular state schools. Students from all over the world – not just in-state – are applying in record numbers. (Southern schools are especially sought after at the moment.) Despite increased demand for the most popular state schools, North Star clients […] The post How to Get Into the Most Popular State Schools appeared first on North Star Admissions Consulting.| North Star Admissions Consulting
Tough Love: Ready for college admissions advice you don't want to hear? You have come to the right place.| North Star Admissions Consulting
This week’s timely college admissions question is from the parent of a rising senior: “Should I help my kid with their college applications?” I love this question. As a parent of 3 kids, all of whom have successfully applied to college, as well as a former Ivy League Admissions officer and now an admissions consultant, […] The post “Should I Help My Kid With Their College Applications?” appeared first on North Star Admissions Consulting.| North Star Admissions Consulting
Early Decision is a way to apply to college that gives you a decision by early to mid-December. However, it’s binding, meaning if you’re accepted, you must attend and withdraw all other applications. What Is Early Decision? Early Decision is binding, meaning if you’re accepted, you’re committed to attending that college and must withdraw all… The post 3 Advantages of Applying Early Decision appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.| Solomon Admissions Consulting
College Admissions Advice – want to know a college admissions secret? This year, in addition to offering concrete suggestions about how to maximize the common application form, I am excited to launch a general college admissions advice column. Please feel free to reach out with anything you’re wondering about. This week, I want to share […] The post Want to Know a College Admissions Secret? appeared first on North Star Admissions Consulting.| North Star Admissions Consulting
Standing out as a college applicant is essential, and having extracurricular activities to list can make a big difference. Here's what you need to know.| The Scholarship System
While every college sets its own schedule, many use similar application and admissions timelines. Here’s a look at college deadlines students needs to know.| The Scholarship System
Colleges typically provide students with a few college admissions options. Here's what you need to know about the different types of college admissions.| The Scholarship System
Are you struggling to choose the right college safety schools? If so, you’re not alone. Here are some factors to consider.| North Star Admissions Consulting
Discover 10 admissions software to help higher ed teams streamline recruitment and enrollment in 2025 and beyond.| Gravyty | Fundraising software | Community engagement software
Today, I will answer one of the most common questions that I get this time of year: “What college admissions trends are you seeing?”| North Star Admissions Consulting
Is it worth visiting colleges over the summer? Yes, absolutely. Even if there aren't as many students on campus, it’s totally worth it.| North Star Admissions Consulting
College-bound high school students must think carefully when balancing the list of schools to apply to. Here's how to maintain that balance.| General Academic
Learn about what SAT superscoring is and which schools superscore, with a focus on colleges and universities in the top 25.| TTP SAT Blog | SAT Prep Strategies and Tips from the Experts
“Through the process of building her mastery-based transcript, Hadley had discovered a deeper sense of purpose, self-awareness, and agency. Today, she’s a thriving interior designer in […] The post The Story Behind Pioneering the Nation’s First Mastery Transcript first appeared on Mastery Transcript Consortium® (MTC).| Mastery Transcript Consortium® (MTC)
In a recent episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, MTC CEO Mike Flanagan and ETS Managing Director Laura Slover dive into a transformative approach to education that transcends traditional measures like transcripts and test scores. They explore the Skills for the Future initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration between ETS and the Carnegie Foundation, designed to assess essential skills such as communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Discover how innovative assessment tools are s...| Mastery Transcript Consortium® (MTC)
Read a letter from our CEO as he introduces Prepory's new AI-powered college admissions assistant, Rory, and highlights how it will help high school students through the college admissions process.| Prepory
Amid ongoing uncertainty in federal research funding, particularly from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the University of Chicago’s Biological| The Chicago Thinker
The college process is messy. Try spending some time parsing through the forms, essays, tests, and more forms, and that| The Chicago Thinker
Learn how demonstrated interest can impact college admissions and discover effective ways to show enthusiasm for your top schools.| The Scholarship System
At the Waldorf School of the Peninsula (WSP), our college counseling program is intentionally designed to reflect the deeply personalized and holistic philosophy of Waldorf education.| Waldorf School of the Peninsula
Find out the exact regular decision notification dates for 2023 with our comprehensive list. From Ivy League to other colleges, know when to expect admissions decisions. Plus, tips on handling a waitlist and what to focus on while you wait.| Prepory
Impress colleges with these 25 summer activities: jobs, internships, and passion projects for high schoolers. Achieve academic balance and boost admissions chances.| Prepory
"It is time to replace the ideas behind affirmative action and DEI programs in higher education with more progressive concepts that better describe current social reality." So begins the following guest post by Naomi Zack, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at City University of New York (Lehman College). The post is based on the first chapter| Daily Nous - news for & about the philosophy profession
This article discusses the factors that Texas students should consider when deciding whether to submit test scores to test-optional colleges.| General Academic
This article provides tips for selecting summer opportunities for high school students, along with categories and examples.| General Academic
Improving the college admissions process includes tying Early Decisions to affordability and streamlining the Common App.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Yale and Dartmouth are again requiring SAT/ACT scores. Will other Ivy League universities follow? Learn what this means about applying for college.| blog.prepscholar.com
Writing a college essay? Using real sample college essays that worked will give you a great idea of what colleges look for. Learn from great examples here.| blog.prepscholar.com
