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Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

Great College Advice

Researching colleges and universities can be very overwhelming. There is one invaluable resource in your college search that should not be overlooked: college admissions counselors. Admissions counselors play dual roles: they are “counseling” you about whether their school is a good fit. College is hard!

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How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

Great College Advice

The college admissions process can be filled with uncertainty. One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors. But do you know how to write an email to college admissions counselors? However, you also want to avoid being annoying.

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Comparing Financial Aid? Ask These Questions!

Hope College Network

For many high school seniors and their families, the college selection process includes a comparison of financial aid offers. Keep this list handy as you compare financial aid packages: What is the renewal criteria for my financial aid? Does your financial aid package include an academic scholarship?

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Students know that if they successfully complete this program, they are guaranteed admission to an affiliated four-year institution. The transfer rate is 85% for students within three years of admission to EPW. and having a financial need of at least $1,000.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions. Hawkins Jr.

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How Well Do You Know Your Prospective Students?

Campus Sonar

Changes in Perspectives As you’re listening to your admissions audiences and planning your recruitment messaging for the next enrollment cycle, consider using tactics from our SDSU research to reach prospective students from targeted academic areas.

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Community College Enrollment: Reducing Inefficiencies in Onboarding

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Step 1: Learn From Your Peers Community colleges looking to increase student enrollment and retention can explore the Community College Research Center’s comprehensive framework for improving student onboarding. Not only does this commitment lead to more applications, it can also improve student retention rates.