College Admissions Yield? Why Students Should Pay Attention

The college admissions yield is the percentage of students who enroll from the total number of students admitted to the school.  A higher yield shows the greater likelihood that an admitted student will enroll; thus, colleges will often admit less students and may have shorter wait lists, if any. So, for prospective applicants, a higher…

Continue Reading

Campus “Vibe” vs. Academics: Why College Selection Takes the Whole Family

College students aren’t just gaining an education and future career training, they’re moving to a new community.  Parents often express concerns to Creative Marbles that their student is paying more attention to “atmosphere” or “how s/he feels on campus”–not “what do I want to study.”  These differences in perspective can create conflict, and also are…

Continue Reading