college admissions Archives

cool tools

Cool Tool | SlideRoom

May 17, 2017

SlideRoom is a pioneer in alternative modes of assessment during college admissions. As a comprehensive platform for accepting applications, portfolios, references, …

interviews

The Problem with College Admissions These Days

April 11, 2017

And the solution from an unlikely group of heroes leveling the playing field. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero College admissions …

cool tools

Cool Tool | College Explorer

December 19, 2016

Fall is usually the time when college applications are on students’ and parents’ minds, but truth is, any time is …

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Cool Tool | SchoolWise

December 09, 2016

One million of the 3.5 million high school graduates, each year, do not go to college. The lack of high …

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Cool Tool | trovvit

December 01, 2016

Nearly every day, one can read a new article on how difficult and complicated getting into college has become. Now there’s a new app …

guest column

Stealth Students

September 12, 2016

Using technology to engage with those elusive, would-be applicants. GUEST COLUMN | by Lauren Mead The rise of “stealth students” …

guest column

Want to Drive On-Campus Visits?

May 03, 2016

Time to elevate your student relationship management game. GUEST COLUMN | by Jennifer Wiles It’s all set up to impress: …

trends

Trends | Mythbusting Admissions

December 03, 2015

Gil Rogers and Michael Stoner have written an informative paper about where prospects and professionals agree—and disagree—on enrollment, marketing, messages …

cool tools

Cool Tool | Admittedly

March 23, 2015

Admittedly is an online college advisory platform that seamlessly allows high school students, their parents, and guidance counselors to collaborate …