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College Explorations LLC Discovering the right college begins with exploration. It's the kind of exploration that can take you And the exploration doesn't need to wait until high school.

Once you begin exploring colleges, you'll learn something about who you are and what you want to be. You may even learn that there's more than one right college for you. It can begin with a middle school decision about algebra or foreign languages. Or it can start with informal visits to local colleges and discussions about programs or majors. Wherever you find yourself in the process, College Exp

lorations can help by providing information, organizing college search and applications, answering questions, and helping you discover the college that best fits your unique talents and interests.

"To add to its allure: Binghamton offers undergraduates four-plus-one or three-plus-one programs, which allows them to g...
01/25/2025

"To add to its allure: Binghamton offers undergraduates four-plus-one or three-plus-one programs, which allows them to get their undergraduate degree and an accelerated, one-year masters within four or five years, depending on how many college level credits they earned in high school. Before launching the programs, 11% of Binghamton students came to campus with enough AP credits to cut down the time they spent in college....Motivated students can participate in the university’s three-semester First-year Research Immersion program, which allows freshmen to contribute to active research at the university in one of 12 topic areas, including clean energy, drug discovery and ecological genetics."

Binghamton University isn’t on the radar for most applicants outside of New York State. But with a new advanced battery and energy tech research push and thriving schools of nursing and pharmacy, it should be.

"Penn’s increase in applications marks the highest number of reported applications within the Ivy League thus far. This ...
01/23/2025

"Penn’s increase in applications marks the highest number of reported applications within the Ivy League thus far. This year, Penn was one of four Ivy League schools to continue its test-optional policy, despite all of the remaining four reinstating their standardized testing requirements for future years. "

This year, Penn was one of four Ivy League schools to continue its test-optional policy, despite the remaining four reinstating their standardized testing requirements. 

"The number of applications for the first cohort of the Class of 2029 matched last year’s record pace as Dartmouth recei...
01/23/2025

"The number of applications for the first cohort of the Class of 2029 matched last year’s record pace as Dartmouth received 3,550 applications for early decision, marking the College’s sixth early record pool since 2017."

More news Articles Early Decision Applications Match Last Year’s Record VolumeNews subtitleInterest from high-achieving, lower-income students continues to be strong.ImageImage Kathryn Bezella, assistant vice president and dean of undergraduate admissions, signs early decision letters on Friday.....

"Admissions counselors are placing greater weight on essays, extracurriculars, and letters of recommendation to assess a...
01/22/2025

"Admissions counselors are placing greater weight on essays, extracurriculars, and letters of recommendation to assess a student’s potential. Schools like New York University and Wake Forest University continue to embrace test-optional policies while focusing on holistic reviews. On the other hand, highly competitive programs at schools like Purdue University and the Georgia Institute of Technology require test scores for specific majors, such as engineering or computer science, to ensure students meet the academic demands of these fields."

The college admissions process is undergoing significant changes, driven by technological advances, evolving policies, and a shift in priorities.

"Applications to colleges with acceptance rates below 25% grew just 2% in 2024-25, Common App found. That’s compared to ...
01/21/2025

"Applications to colleges with acceptance rates below 25% grew just 2% in 2024-25, Common App found. That’s compared to the between 8% and 9% increases seen at institutions of all other selectivity levels."

Applications grew at a faster pace in the 2024-25 cycle among students traditionally underrepresented in higher education, the company reported.

"The students who entered college in the fall of 2023 submitted their applications during an application season that was...
01/21/2025

"The students who entered college in the fall of 2023 submitted their applications during an application season that was both continuing to undergo change and on the cusp of further disruption. Testing policies were in flux, yield rates were continuing to fall, and the Supreme Court decided in July 2023 to ban race-conscious admissions."

It’s one of four things revealed in federal data about admissions for the fall of 2023.

"The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms will be released on Oct. 1 this year, the Department of Educ...
01/18/2025

"The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms will be released on Oct. 1 this year, the Department of Education announced on Wednesday, hitting the normal deadline after two chaotic years."

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms will be released on Oct. 1 this year, the Department of Education announced on Wednesday, hitting the normal deadline after two chaotic ye…

"Northeastern was the first to launch what it called combined majors in 2001 with a series of programs combining compute...
01/13/2025

"Northeastern was the first to launch what it called combined majors in 2001 with a series of programs combining computer science with other majors (often referred to as “CS+X”). Nearly two and a half decades later, it offers a whopping 270 combined majors across a variety of disciplines, with 8,401 students—approximately half the student body—enrolled in them this past fall. "

Ten colleges will launch integrated majors, which combine two existing degrees into one, to see if they lead to increased diversity and skill sets suited to the 21st century.

"The Department of Criminology, in conjunction with the College of Liberal & Professional Studies, will offer a new Mast...
01/11/2025

"The Department of Criminology, in conjunction with the College of Liberal & Professional Studies, will offer a new Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership (MCPL) degree. It is the first program of its kind in the United States."

The new graduate degree from the Department of Criminology and the College of Liberal & Professional Studies will begin next fall. It aims to teach evidence-based research to foster more equitable practices.

"...you should use the LOCI to provide substantive updates about what you’ve accomplished since submitting your applicat...
01/08/2025

"...you should use the LOCI to provide substantive updates about what you’ve accomplished since submitting your application. Perhaps you’ve won an award, taken on a leadership role, or completed a significant project. Highlight these achievements concisely and explain how they reflect your growth. "

Here are three things you can do if you are deferred from your dream college during the early decision or early action round.

"As you think about where to study, consider the difference between colleges that offer schoolwide admission versus admi...
01/07/2025

"As you think about where to study, consider the difference between colleges that offer schoolwide admission versus admission to a specific major and what that difference might mean for your acceptance chances."

Some colleges offer schoolwide admission; others admit applicants based on chosen majors. Admission rates can vary dramatically from one major to the next.

"These changes have the potential to decrease the amount of financial aid available to children of divorced or separated...
01/06/2025

"These changes have the potential to decrease the amount of financial aid available to children of divorced or separated parents. Families may need to reassess custody, support, and tax-dependent arrangements to ensure accurate reporting on the FAFSA."

📅 Learn how to handle FAFSA as a divorced parent.

"So while you may not qualify for a federal Pell Grant, depending on the institutions where you're attending, you may de...
01/06/2025

"So while you may not qualify for a federal Pell Grant, depending on the institutions where you're attending, you may demonstrate financial need at a higher-priced institution – a school that has a higher cost of attendance – even if you have a higher student aid index as a result of the FAFSA..."

Don't let these common misconceptions prevent you from filing the FAFSA.

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