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I’ve been in Admissions for a long time and I feel like I have heard more students ask “What is your acceptance rate?” this year than ever before. For those that have or work with college bound students acceptance rates do not really tell you anything meaningful about an institution. It may give you some idea of the likelihood you will be admitted but it doesn’t equate to the quality of education you will receive. Instead spend your time asking more substantial questions that will tell you if that institution is a good fit. What type of student thrives at your institution? What opportunities are there to complete research or internships in my chosen field? What support programs are available if I start struggling in my courses? What do I need to do to be considered for scholarships? Use your time at college fairs to ask things that you can’t easily find on the internet.

SWVA business leader Mike Quillen recently wrote in the Bristol Herald Courier: "Bipartisan budget amendments now before the General Assembly will help achieve this goal of providing internship opportunities... [&] make college more affordable for young Virginians." Read more below. Will you urge legislators to include funding for internships and college affordability in the state budget? Take action NOW at growth4va.com/action.

Virginia Tech ranked sixth among all U.S. public schools and first among all Virginia schools in the 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking of the U.S. Colleges released Thursday. Overall, Virginia Tech landed at No. 19 among all 500 universities included in the ranking that focuses on two key metrics: how much a school improves students’ chances of graduating and their future earnings and the overall student experience, according to The Wall Street Journal. Real-world experiences – such as internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research opportunities – are a hallmark of a Virginia Tech education across all its colleges, readying students for their careers and building the critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills they’ll need. Opportunities to connect and learn from a vast network of Hokie alumni around the globe support both students and graduates along the way. https://lnkd.in/eQct2Vah

According to the May 2024 Strada Education Foundation's Building Better Internships report: "financial challenges also impeded students from participating in internships. About one-third of 4-year internships were unpaid, and even paid internships sometimes require students to forgo wages or pay for additional transportation and/or housing." #students shouldn't miss out on critical #experientiallearning opportunities simply because their pay or stipend does not cover housing costs during the experience. Some universities now offer internship scholarships for students with unpaid or low-pay internships. But these resources are often limited and quickly dispensed. However, there are other resources including the HBCU National Center Housing Grant which provides 💎free housing💎 to #hbcu students who have secured an internship in the Washington, D.C. area. And applications are now open for Spring 2025 (January - May)! 🚨CORRECTION 🚨Full eligibility and application details below - application formally OPENS on October 15, 2024. Interest form link in comments. #internships | #fellowships October 8, 2024

🔎 ➡️ Did you know Fordham University students take on internships at the United Nations, are mentored by CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, and earn prestigious Fulbright Fellowships to continue their studies and work around the world? Learn more about this featured college on CollegeXpress! #colleges #highered #highereducation #collegesanduniversities #collegesearch #collegeadmission #exploringcolleges #students #highschoolstudents #collegestudents

As this UVA student notes, middle-class students are stuck between earning too much to qualify for grants and not earning enough to pay for college costs. https://buff.ly/4du7W5U Families can explore options to lower costs like earning credits in HS (AP, dual enrollment), community college pathways, co-ops & paid internships, private scholarships, and careful college selection.

As this UVA student notes, middle-class students are stuck between earning too much to qualify for grants and not earning enough to pay for college costs. https://buff.ly/4du7W5U Families can explore options to lower costs like earning credits in HS (AP, dual enrollment), community college pathways, co-ops & paid internships, private scholarships, and careful college selection.

Some big shake ups in this year's #WSJ Best Colleges Ranking! Princeton University is ranked No. 1, excelling in graduation rates and setting students up for financial success, but Babson College, known for entrepreneurship, secured the No. 2 spot. Stanford University came in at No. 3, showcasing a rise in schools with strong business and tech programs. Read more takeaways here!

We talk (and do!) a lot at NYU SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies about diversifying access pathways to college and career. This is a prime example of what that looks like. #earnandlearn #workbasedlearning #socialandeconomicmobility

Did You Know...? College Admission Consulting Can Significantly Boost Your College Acceptance Chances! Did you know that students without college admission consulting are 30% more likely to apply to schools that aren’t a good fit, 40% more likely to miss key application deadlines, and 65% more likely to be rejected due to weak applications or poorly written essays? On the flip side, students who use college consulting services are 70% more likely to receive personalized feedback on their essays, 3 times more likely to secure competitive internships, and 90% more likely to meet early application deadlines, giving them a major advantage in the college admission process! AstraSomnia Tip: If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream school, consider leveraging college admission consulting to navigate the application process with confidence! #astrasomnia #college #student #consulting #education #application