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Gain insight into your academic journey like never before! Discover the full year's course schedules at your fingertips, eliminating the assumptions and providing clarity for your educational path. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gzmUwNii!

Need help navigating the world of higher education as a first-generation student? Read our new blog post to master some of the commonly used terms in higher ed today. https://lnkd.in/etY6SH25 #germanna #firstgen #highered #getahead #summerclasses

Obtaining a college degree is a dream for many learners as they embark on their collegiate journey. That journey is often met with roadblocks, causing distress for learners and impacting retention and completion rates for colleges and universities. Join us for Increasing Impact: How Course Sharing Helps Students and Institutions Win on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. at 1:00 pm EST to discover how course sharing removes barriers to completion. https://bit.ly/3Jr1saI

Did you know how high-quality after-school and summer programs can positively impact student outcomes? They can improve both social-emotional skills and school attendance. Learn more from the Comprehensive Center Network: https://lnkd.in/eAtdKFaT #AttendanceAwarenessMonth

School counselors! This fall, Forget The Rankings will send 10 counselors two Forget The Rankings sorting card decks + website access for FREE. Not sure what Forget the Rankings is yet? We are an innovative members-only website & card sort activity help students identify what they truly value in their educational journey. Once they’ve clarified their priorities, explore our curated college lists on our website, tailored to their diverse interests and goals.   Imagine college meetings where students and caregivers have honest discussions about what’s important to them beyond school names and prestige. Imagine finding schools that share these same values! That’s what we’re here to do. By focusing on value alignment rather than prestige, we help students discover institutions where they'll not only succeed academically but also thrive personally and socially. We’re ready to set 10 high school counselors up for this school year! Free! Ready to apply to be a Forget The Rankings 2024-2025 Ambassador? We are ready to meet you! (Please feel free to share!!)

The discouraging news: Each year, 10 to 20 percent of would-be-college-students succumb to Summer Melt — never matriculating to institutions they committed to after high school. The great news: You can turn this around! All it takes is the right, strategic approach and each student's cell phone number. Here's how: https://lnkd.in/e-egYae8

When it comes to choosing the right college, we often focus solely on academic prestige and overlook other crucial factors. Here are some key considerations to ponder:

Great new event for next week (Thursday, October 10th) for our Ole Miss Students! (Hosted by the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience, joining academic forces with many departments/organizations on campus.) The Fall Refresher will allow students to check on holds, review their midterm grades, ask minor advising questions, and meet with various departments/organizations from campus life during what many view as a crazy time (yes, Midterms are upon us). Let’s talk about Academic Wellness. Let’s talk about Student Success. Can we help our students stay on track for progression, which will lead to graduation? #OleMiss #Academics #studentsuccess

College vs Reality: are current college curriculums falling behind modern-day practices? Joey shares his insights on outdated education methods. 👇

Every educator is familiar with the Term 4 dip in student engagement, which is why we’ve put together the ultimate bundle of resources to tackle that end of year slump and boost engagement for your Year 7-10 students. 📈 Download yours today.👇 https://hubs.li/Q02RBR1j0