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What does Appalachian State’s chancellor’s exit have to do with college admissions?  Plenty!  At EWC, we keep an eye on the latest higher education news to give the best service to our families.  A new chancellor at a college or university could spell significant admissions changes at an institution.  And, Appalachian is one of our area’s fastest-growing state universities.  We are here not only to help you through the college admissions process, but we love to analyze which factors may impact that process. . . #CollegeNews #AppState #CollegePlanning #EWC #HighSchool #EWC #CollegeConsulting #CollegePrep #FuturePlanning #HighSchool #HighSchoolJuniors #CollegeFit #CollegeAdmissions #AdmissionsProcess #NewSchool #CollegeExperience #GraduationPrep #PlanForSuccess

A lot of students have their eyes on Tulane, which makes sense. It's a great school with a smaller campus, and students love it. But have you considered similar schools like Emory, University of Richmond, Case Western Reserve University, Davidson College, or Washington and Lee University? These colleges are worth your consideration (and might be a better fit for you). To learn more about how they compare to Tulane University, check out our blog and these schools. https://lnkd.in/e6e5wKEW #collegeapplications #collegeapplicationseason #highschool #sat #application #highereducation #senior #educationmatters #onlinecourse #collegeadmissions #collegeprep #collegebound #admissions #studentsuccess #testprep #satprep #collegeready #admission #highschoolsenior #collegecounseling #collegecounselor #collegeadvice #collegeplanning #collegeapps #collegeessay #collegeapplication #collegepreparation #collegetips #applyingtocollege #collegeadvisor

Did you know WalletHub ranked Irvine Valley College #1 and Saddleback College #5 in California in their latest report that compared 650 community colleges in the country using factors such as cost and quality? That's right, SOCCCD colleges are ranked in the top percentile of best community colleges in America! This story is buzzing across news waves, but check out a recent feature on KTLA. #Best #CommunityCollege #Value #StudentsFirst CC: Julianna Asperin Barnes Tim Jemal Carolyn Inmon Terri Whitt

Interesting update on Bachelor's Degrees from Community Colleges:

Salem Academy has been named #41 in the Top 100 High Schools in Massachusetts by the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. Schools were ranked based on six key indicators: college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rate. Go ‘Gators 💚 🐊 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/er5HegJQ #EdThatAddsUp #SalemAcademyCharterSchool #REACHforCollege #Top100HighSchoolInMA #NorthShoreMA #SalemMA #USNewsandWorldReport

As students are getting their college acceptance letters, they have many factors to take into account when choosing which university to attend. One major component is the cost of each school, from tuition to room and board and other fees. The price of a certain university can have a great impact on a student's college decision, so here is a look at what New Jersey schools cost in tuition and other rates. https://lnkd.in/enc82tKy #northjerseynews #newjersey #college

Later college application deadlines give students one last chance to find the best place for them to continue their higher education. Here is a list. #highered #college #admissions

Montana State University has hit a major milestone, becoming the first university in the state to enroll over 17,000 students! We’re also thrilled to announce a new record here at our college of 2,306 Jabs students. We’re committed to providing these future leaders with an outstanding business education. Check out these exciting stats: 🔹 Montana students make up 49% of the total student body, with 8,369 residents enrolled — the largest number of Montana students attending any college or university in the state! 🔹15,586 students are taking 15 or more credits, reflecting a strong commitment to degree progress, all while benefiting from full-time status at the cost of 12 credits. 🔹MSU's student retention rate has climbed to a modern record of 78.4% this fall, showing that more students are continuing their educational journeys. 🔹MSU’s four-year graduation rate reached a record 40.8%, the five-year rate stands at 54.9%, and the six-year rate, tracked federally, remains steady at 57%. Our college is proud to say our business students are averaging just 4.17 years to complete their degrees! We are looking forward to another year of success and continued excellence at MSU and in Jabs!

In many states, students seeking college credit in high school must take courses on local college campuses. Indiana students benefit from #dualcredit opportunities at their high school, where they receive additional support to prepare them for college. This dual credit model is another reason why #EarlyCollegeWorks in Indiana! #EarlyCollegeWeek

Chehalis School District 302 has had an impressive decade: 1) Graduation rate at W.F. West High School, the region’s one comprehensive public high school, rose from 77% in 2013 to 95% in 2023, far outdistancing the state graduation rate. 2) The percentage of W.F. West graduates completing the high school credit requirements necessary for admission to the state’s public four-year colleges and universities increased from 38% in 2013 to 51% in 2023. 3) The percentage of W.F. West High School students enrolling in a postsecondary program the fall after high school graduation rose from 48% in 2013 to 62% in fall 2023. Find out how the district accomplished these figures in our latest case study: https://ow.ly/UPTb50RyUmQ #CredentialEssential