Education Dive took a look at the trends in college consolidation since 2016. They analyzed mergers, acquisitions and other consolidation since 2016 at public and private institutions here. Here is a summary they provided (also see their post linked above for a US map showing these as well as further information on each specific college) Read More
School counselors know that college planning is a very difficult journey filled with potential pitfalls, but it is a journey that – done properly – ends with a student finding their best-fit college. A best-fit college is one that is also one that meets the financial needs and objectives of the student’s family. The staff Read More
Ready or not, the college application season has begun. Early or not is often the question. I know I’m not the only one who feels the college application process seems to be creeping earlier each year. There used to be uniformity among colleges and their deadlines. For the most part, applications were due in January Read More
The Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) vs. Harvard University andSFFA vs. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill overturned decades of precedent that said campusdiversity was a compelling interest that justified the consideration of race as one factor among manyin a holistic admissions process. Here is a link to an infographic with Read More
Here’s a topic that comes up every year. A pro wrote a question in one of our paid forums that is such a familiar situation for all of us, we wanted to share it with you. Is there a Wow resource for how to review and assess an English class essay? I have a student Read More
Here is a nice schedule of the SAT/ACT test dates for the 2024/2025 school year put out by Rath Education Group
Colleges and universities that use the CSS Profile to assess eligibility for financial aid are often overlooked by families because they think the schools are too selective, too expensive and too stingy with aid. Unfortunately, many college-bound students and their families are avoiding these Ivies, small Ivies, public Ivies and an assortment of small, private colleges to Read More
As students prepare for the college planning journey, counselors play an integral role in helping to plan the academic focus and assisting with the application process. Social-emotional learning (SEL), the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control and interpersonal skills thatare vital for success in college, is no less important. SEL, which evolves inside and outside the Read More
Compass Education Group has developed a concordance table which allows your students to take either the SAT or ACT and determine what an equivalent score is on the other test. This can be helpful if your students take both tests to see how their scores compare. They can also submit scores for the test they Read More
If you have any students that are thinking about including highly selective colleges on their list, it’s important to understand just what they’re looking for, who is considered a “competitive” applicant, and how you can assess if these schools are right for you. Estrela Consulting recently hosted a webinar with an expert panel of admission Read More
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