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10/19/2023
Families making less than $100,000 pay no tuition at NYU in 2024!
https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/full-tuition-scholarship-program.html #:~:text=Who%20is%20eligible%20to%20have,to%20have%20their%20tuition%20covered.
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10/17/2023
Registration information for SAT spring 2024!
Digital SAT Dates and Deadlines – SAT Suite | College Board Review dates for taking the SAT outside of the United States or U.S. territories.
10/09/2023
Guaranteed University Admission - Admissions - Virginia Commonwealth University VCU is proud to offer guaranteed university admission to first-year applicants who have a high school GPA of 3.5 or are among the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class! Apply today for your acceptance. The benefit to you is an admissions process without the stress that comes with unce...
09/13/2023
https://www.collegefairguide.com/
College Fair Guide | 2023 College Fairs College Fair Guide has all the information you need for Regional Spring and Fall College Fairs in the United States. Sections include Financial Aid Information, College News and Test Dates.
09/12/2023
Here’s a great interactive map from Smith College showing the majors people chose and the careers where they actually landed. Notice the liberal arts majors in medicine! There are many pathways for students to reach their destination(s)! I’m curious—what did you major in, vs. the career you landed on?
Visualizing Majors and Careers The left side of the circle below is broken into 15 parts, each representing a grouping of all majors available at Williams. For example, "Culture Studies" includes such majors as Anthropology, Sociology and Asian Studies. The right side of the circle is similarly broken into 15 parts, each represen...
08/29/2023
FAFSA UPDATE INFO!
How the FAFSA delay could impact colleges and students The December release could affect institutional staffing, financial aid deadlines and what colleges students attend.
08/28/2023
Move in weekend at Yale!
08/26/2023
https://www.highereddive.com/news/1-in-4-students-never-finish-their-college-applications-why/691700/
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Jennifer Elliott
1 in 4 students never finish their college applications. Why? Researchers found applications' essay portion appears to be a significant sticking point.
08/25/2023
Open curriculum at Brown means all students enter undeclared and create their own concentration(s) of study. Gorgeous Ivy League campus with friendly, well-balanced students!
Jennifer Elliott
08/16/2023
https://www.highereddive.com/news/west-virginia-university-looks-to-cut-nearly-3-dozen-academic-programs-inc/690709/
Jennifer Elliott
West Virginia University looks to cut nearly 3 dozen academic programs, including all world languages WVU will aim to eliminate 169 faculty positions as part of a major academic restructuring, partly to address a $45 million deficit.
06/30/2023
Do you know about the changes to FAFSA for 2024?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PA6pUXxs9RtvYpmyaVPHD0kyhXt_aaHkS2VkfWb8WLY/edit?usp=sharing
Jennifer Elliott
FAFSA 2024 CHANGES TO FAFSA Federal Student Aid (FSA), an office of the U.S. Department of Education, is changing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-25 academic year. The FAFSA determines families’ eligibility for federal grants, work-study, low-interest student loans, and...
04/07/2023
Junior year is important! Choosing high school courses is an important part of preparing for college admissions. Here are some factors to consider when selecting courses:
Challenge yourself: Admissions officers typically look for students who have challenged themselves academically. This means taking rigorous courses such as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, honors courses, or courses at a local college or university.
Meet admission requirements: Make sure you are aware of the specific course requirements for the colleges you are interested in attending. Different colleges have different requirements, but many require four years of English, three to four years of math, three to four years of science, three to four years of social studies, and two to three years of a foreign language.
Pursue your interests: Taking courses in subjects that interest you can demonstrate your passion and intellectual curiosity to admissions officers. Pursue your interests by taking courses in the humanities, arts, or sciences.
Consider balance: Balance your course load across different subject areas. You do not want to take too many courses in one subject area and neglect others, as this could suggest that you are not well-rounded or lack curiosity.
Seek advice: Seek advice from your high school counselor or teachers, mentors, or college admissions counselors. They can offer guidance on course selection and help you identify the courses that will best prepare you for college.
Overall, choosing high school courses for college admissions is about finding a balance between challenging yourself academically, meeting admission requirements, pursuing your interests, and seeking advice from trusted advisors. By taking a thoughtful and strategic approach to course selection, you can set yourself up for success in college admissions.