"There's so much volatility in admissions right now and it's really hard to know if you're going to get in or not," so students are applying to more schools, says Madeleine Rhyneer, vice president of consulting services and dean of enrollment management at EAB, an education firm that ...
But what such relief could mean beyond the near term is anyone's guess. "I think what's happening for colleges and universities mirrors what's happening in our country," Rhyneer says. "It's a big moment, and it's hard to predict what that trailing impact will be." Searching ...
At most colleges, admission decisions are made holistically. But what does that mean? Essentially, it’s assessing a combination of factors to determine your academic readiness as well as your overall “fit” at the school. Typically your high school classes, academic rigor, and grades are the ...
Dean’s List: Fall 20XX, Spring 20XX Awards: Outstanding Achievement in Political Science (Awarded Spring 20XX) Excellence in Research Award (Awarded Fall 20XX) Additionally, include relevant coursework you completed for your degree to show employers you have the background knowledge and qualifications...
Colleges around the country are holding orientations for families of incoming freshmen. But these are not simple “Meet the Dean” receptions held the day before school starts. These are elaborate two- and three-day events, often held on midsummer weekdays. “What I’ve heard across the countr...
“Approach your personal statement as a five-minute conversation with a normal human being at the end of which you hope the normal human being is thinking, ‘This person would be well suited to be at XYZ Law School when fall comes,’” suggests Sarah Ze...
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Below are a few words from former Dean of Admission and Scoir's Strategic Advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, on what to focus on in February. We've also listed out the February of senior year checklist below. Senior Year Post-Application To-Dos ...
Here are answers to eight frequently asked questions about the college transfer process. 1. How do I know whether to switch colleges? 2. What are the first steps I should take to transfer? 3. How does the transfer application compare to first-year applications?