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Discover the hidden gems of academia in Boston! While Harvard and MIT shine brightly, delve deeper to uncover the rich tapestry of universities that call this city home. From the dynamic research community at Boston University to the campus life at Babson University, your perfect fit awaits amidst Boston's diverse academic landscape. Drop the name of a city or state you'd like us to include in our Hidden Gems series in the comments below! #ApplicationAlly #StudyAbroad #CollegeAdmissions #BostonColleges #EducationalConsulting #ApplyWithConfidence

This week: What one thing would Professor Renée Leon change for students, to give them a university experience reminiscent of her own? In this exceptional new episode, Prof Leon - Vice-Chancellor and President of Charles Sturt University - speaks with Professor Judyth Sachs, drawing on her extensive experience in Commonwealth and State public administration. They explore the parallels between universities and public service, what #highereducation can learn from government, insight from her first six months in the role, and why multidisciplinarity and shared direction are key. Add to your up next. #ReimaginingHigherEducation

The college of Letters and Science at UC Berkeley featured an article about my journey in higher ed, titled, "Achieving the Dream: A newly minted UC Berkeley grad juggled motherhood and academics to earn her bachelor's degree." Sharing a little bit about my story was truly an honor, I hope that my story serves as an inspiration for those wishing to pursue higher ed! https://lnkd.in/gRTgAPv3

Set on becoming a Longhorn, and love Burnt Orange? Or, have you had your heart set on being an Aggie and you look much better in Maroon & White? College Consultant Associate Melissa Wood, M.Ed. shares statistics, traditions, major options, and everything in between for admissions at the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University in our latest blog post. #collegeadmissions #collegeplanning #gigem #hookemhorns #hookem #texasaggies #texasaandmuniversity #utaustin #universityoftexasataustin #collegeblogpost #texascollege

As we get closer to the Spring 2024 Unify Challenge College Bowl, here's a spotlight on University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire! 🎓 A UW-Eau Claire student shared their thoughts about the challenge, expressing, "(It) gives me a lot of hope for the future of our country, and that the younger generation can hopefully work together to solve our problems." Curious for more UW-Eau Claire student insights? 📹 Check out the video now! #UnifyChallenge #CollegeBowl

Diddy's Controversial Graduation Address at Howard University The announcement of Sean P. Diddy Combs as the commencement speaker at Howard University has sparked backlash from students who argue that since Diddy dropped out, he doesn't deserve the honor. Join the conversation and hear different perspectives on this highly debated topic. #DiddyAtHoward #ControversialSpeaker #CommencementAddress #HigherEducationDebate #DiddyBacklash #HowardUniversity #CollegeGraduation #StudentOpinions #SuccessWithoutDegree #EducationMatters

Virginia Tech –Steeped in Tradition & Offering Unique Corps of Cadets Program   This comprehensive public research university serves over 28,000 undergraduate students offering over 100 majors, well-known sports teams (64,000 passionate fans filling the football stadium), over 300 clubs and organizations, an honors college, and hands-on learning activities (research, internships, study abroad)... there may be a little something for everyone at Virginia Tech.   One offering that is very unique is the Corps of Cadets program. For women and men looking for a structured educational program, filled with leadership training, and character development, this military-style training may be a good fit. While the program has evolved over its long history at Virginia Tech, today, this group of 1,100+ students live together in corps residence halls and participate in this 24/7 leader development program. Cadets choose one of two tracks: Military-Leader Track (Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, or Naval ROTC) or Citizen-Leader Track, for students who aren't seeking a military career. All cadets, regardless of track, prepare to be leaders of character for the nation and the world.   When I visited campus I had to see the War Memorial with the eight pylons describing the core values all students strive for: Brotherhood, Honor, Leadership, Sacrifice, Service, Loyalty, Duty, and Ut Prosim.  With their strong military background, it is no surprise that Virginia Tech’s motto is Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). They place an emphasis on giving back to the Blacksburg community and the world in general.   When new cadet week begins (a week before school starts), these students will experience a highly structured routine designed to train them, mold them into a working community, and provide them with high levels of support as they transition to college. Daily physical exercises (leading to two 13-mile hikes early on), no electronics for the first week (so they can really get to know their roommate), structured schedules and group study sessions, and commitment to the honor code. Admission at Virginia Tech is competitive, and while they are test-optional, they do pay particular attention to finding a good match between the classes taken in high school and the intended major, as well as how students answer the short answer essay questions. Those who are interested in admission to the Corps of Cadets can apply at no cost and applications received by the priority deadline are automatically considered for an emerging leader scholarship ($8k for in-state, $12k out-of-state).   There are so many #collegesanduniversities to choose from! Every student has their own unique needs and interests and Confident College Planning guides families along the college selection journey. Contact me at nancy@confidentcollegeplanning.com to discuss how I can help! https://lnkd.in/eSKbHRnK

Johns Hopkins University adapts a former museum in Washington into a graduate program hub. Will universities revive downtowns and attract more residents? Let’s encourage more universities to establish satellite campuses in America's downtowns. #johnhopkins #JohnHopkinsBloombergCenter #washingtondc #futuredowntowns #downtownrevivals #urbandesign #citystrategy #futureeducation #futurelearning #futurecities #steveramosmedia

In this video, I discuss with one of our seniors who was admitted to his top colleges - USC's Marshall & UC Berkeley's Haas Business School - one of the biggest mistakes strong students make, causing them to be rejected from their dream colleges.

In the US, there is only one person with more college degrees than Benjamin Bolger. At just 48 years old, Bolger could surpass the current record-holder, 83-year-old Michael Nicholson, by 2054 and become the most credentialed person in the country. Read more about his journey here: #lifelonglearning #highereducation #college