Admissions Lab

Colleges Extend Conditional Admissions

Keith Beindorf — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:24:00 GMT

Speaking fluent English isn’t necessary for college admission.

Harvard, Georgetown Change SAT Policies

Jeff Arnold — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:41:00 GMT

The role of standardized tests in college admissions might be diminishing.

5 Ways To Cut College Costs

Jeff Arnold — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:16:00 GMT

Paying for college can break the bank, or at least put a serious hole in your wallet. So, to help out, here are five areas folks can cut college costs.

States Fund Student Aid Despite Economic Collapse

Jeff Arnold — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:22:00 GMT

Despite drastic cuts to their budgets, most states managed to protect cuts the grant aid they give state residents to attend college.

Low-Income College Enrollment Slump Misleading

Jeff Arnold — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:08:00 GMT

Over the last several months, headlines in major newspapers have touted that “Fewer Low-Income Students Going to College.” But that might be a bit of mis-information courtesy of a blog by a major newspaper.

Penn State Admissions Office Pushing Social Networking

Keith Beindorf — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:14:00 GMT

Over the summer, Penn State’s admissions office became just one of many schools to push social networking tools to communicate with campus visitors.

Private colleges focus on drawing visitors

Jeff Arnold — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:14:00 GMT

Although technology allows today’s prospective college students to investigate schools from afar, nothing replaces the value of an on-campus visit, say admissions officers.

Report: Red Tape Preventing Students' Federal Money

Jeff Arnold — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:11:00 GMT

According to a recent survey, applying for federal Pell Grants is more than a pain, it’s prohibitive.

Next White Paper Preview: The Death Spiral of Higher Ed Economics

Greg Perfetto — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:16:00 GMT

Demographics and recruitment methodologies are concerned with connecting students with the right educational opportunities. But colleges must still be able to deliver a “valuable product” in the form of a quality education at a reasonable price. The third installment in our white paper series will take a broader look at the economics of higher education.

Elite Colleges Discriminate Against ‘Red America’ Activities

Jeff Arnold — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:33:00 GMT

According to a recent study of admissions at elite colleges by two Princeton sociologists, members of high school ROTC, 4-H Clubs or Future Farmers of America are less likely to be admitted to elite colleges.

6 Alternatives To A College Visit

Jeff Arnold — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Although a college tour is always best, there are plenty of ways to help students and parents try on a college without ever stepping foot on campus.

4 Problems The U.S Must Overcome To Increase College Graduates

Jeff Arnold — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:16:00 GMT

The United States was once the top country in the world for the proportion of adults ages 25 to 34 with postsecondary credentials, but now ranks 12th. And something needs to be done.

Report: For-Profit Colleges A Bust For Taxpayers

Jeff Arnold — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:08:00 GMT

Thanks to all the unemployed folks turning to education, business at for-profit colleges around the United States is booming. Unfortunately, according to Congress and the Obama administration, that might not be as a good as it sounds for taxpayers.

Avoiding Catastrophe: How to Survive the Coming Changes to Higher Education Enrollment

Jeff Arnold — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:11:00 GMT

Heads' up admissions professionals! In this follow-up to The End of Higher Education Enrollment As We Know It, we discuss the answer to the coming major shift in the recruitment market. Learn what you need to understand and act upon while there's still time to be ready when the changes come.

Bridging the gap between K-12 and Higher Ed Standards

Jeff Arnold — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:44:00 GMT

The bridge between K-12 and higher education has never been an easy one for students to cross but representatives of both parties recently came together to discuss ways to smooth the process.

College Education: Prepare For Sticker Shock

Jeff Arnold — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:12:00 GMT

A college advisor asks the question, “is college worth the price?”

Author Follow Up: The End of Higher Education Enrollment As We Know It

Greg Perfetto — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:57:00 GMT

Our recent white paper on “The End of Admissions as We Know It” has generated a fair amount of comments and have sparked some additional thoughts that I’d like to share here.

4 Findings About Email, Facebook and Twitter Audiences

Jeff Arnold — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:07:00 GMT

Understanding the preferences of your Internet audience takes more than a look at simple demographics.

4 Things For Financial-Aid Administrators To Remember About Adult Students

Jeff Arnold — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:16:00 GMT

According to two financial aid professionals from Ohio, a state with higher-than-average unemployment, there are four things schools must remember in working with adult students.

Study: Homeschoolers Do Better In College

Jeff Arnold — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:31:00 GMT

According to a recently released study, homeschooled students enjoy higher ACT scores, grade point averages and graduation rates compared with other college students.

Admissions Racism Against Whites?

Jeff Arnold — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:17:00 GMT

Although white Christian Americans might seem like the last group to claim bias against them in the college admissions process, a recent study shows just that.

College Education Cost Bubble Is Ready to Burst

Jeff Arnold — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:12:00 GMT

Although college education is an investment, a huge one for that matter, tuition costs are likely to follow the housing market and burst.

Recruiting Christians at Ivy Leagues Better Than You May Think

Jeff Arnold — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:21:00 GMT

Despite being known for intellectual skepticism and even anti-Christian hostility, vibrant faith communities are growing in the Ivy League thanks to nation's next wave of evangelical leaders.

Korea Changing Admissions Process to Mirror USA

Jeff Arnold — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:33:00 GMT

More and more Korean universities are choosing to admit students based on more than just test scores.

Beefed Up College Orientation Is Good Business

Keith Beindorf — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:33:00 GMT

These days, universities across the country are beefing up the annual orientation ritual to several days or an entire week, often including special sessions for the folks.