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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
VOTE: Who is the Shore boys bowling No. 1 prospect among rising sophomores?
Who is the Shore boys bowling No. 1 prospect among rising sophomores (the Class of 2028)? Vote for your favorites on the ballot below. Voting will stay open through Aug. 14 at 10 p.m. If the poll does not immediately load, refresh the page. If you have had trouble voting in the app, try a mobile or desktop browser. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE: NJ Shore boys bowling top rising sophomore poll
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
VOTE: Who is the Larson Ford Shore boys soccer No. 1 prospect among rising sophomores?
The start of the fall season is right around the corner, and the soccer standouts on the pitch will help kick off a new school year - and it's time to highlight the rising sophomores (Class of 2028). More: Shore high school sports top prospects for 2025-26: 85 boys soccer players Advertisement It's up to APP readers to pick which returning standouts will be the Shore's top sophomore soccer prospects for the 2025-26 school year. Take a look at the nominees in the poll below and cast your vote. The polls will remain open until 10 p.m. on July 24 and there is no limit on voting. If the poll does not immediately load, refresh the page. If you have had trouble voting in the app, try a mobile or desktop browser. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE: Top NJ Shore boys soccer Class of 2028 rising sophomores poll
Time of India
20-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Want to get into Harvard or Ivy League? These 10 qualities matter most apart from your academic scores
Campus of Harvard University in Cambridge Each year, more than 60,000 students submit applications to Ivy League universities, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. However, fewer than 10% of those applicants receive offers. In 2024, Harvard University reported an acceptance rate of just 3.59%, admitting 1,937 students out of 54,008 applications, according to The Harvard Crimson. While Yale University admitted just 3.7% of applicants, Columbia University followed closely at 3.9%. Princeton University accepted 4.6%, Brown University reported an acceptance rate of 5.4%, while Cornell University had the highest among the Ivies at 8.4%, according to Class of 2028 admissions data released by Ivy Coach, a prominent college admissions consultancy. It's a no-brainer that your GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and overall academic performance form the foundation of your application, but in today's competitive admissions landscape, grades alone won't make you stand out. Ivy League admissions officers are looking beyond numbers to identify students who bring more than just academic strength to the table. Here are 10 core traits that will give you an edge over others while it comes to admission in an Ivy League college. Intellectual curiosity A 4.0 GPA tells them you're smart, but intellectual curiosity shows them you care why things work, not just how. Elite schools are ecosystems of ideas, they want students who ask bold questions, not just answer them. Pro tip: Include examples like independent research projects, unconventional reading lists, personal essays, or passion projects that reflect your hunger to learn beyond the syllabus. Grit in unflashy places Everyone highlights overcoming big obstacles, but the Ivy League often notices grit in the quiet grind, like the student who tutors others even while still working to strengthen their own math skills, or who rebuilds a school club that no one cared about. Pro tip: Use your application to highlight moments when you showed up consistently, like mentoring juniors or keeping a school club active, simply because it mattered to you. Nuanced leadership They're not looking for class presidents, but they're looking for students who lead through impact, not titles, like starting a mental health peer line, or organising a coding bootcamp in your local language. Pro tip: In your application, spotlight where your initiative created change. Use specifics like who benefited, what shifted, and why it mattered. Capacity for solitude Ivy League life is fast-paced and noisy but top students know how to step back, reflect, and redirect. Schools increasingly value introspective minds that can self-regulate, not just outperform. Pro tip: Mention habits like journaling, reflective blogging, solo travel, or personal art projects. These reveal your ability to step back and think beyond performance. Interdisciplinary thinking Future-ready students don't think in silos. The applicant who connects biology to climate storytelling or psychology to product design often stands out more than the one who's just 'good at science.' Pro tip: Share work that connects unexpected fields, like using psychology to design better tech tools or blending storytelling with environmental science. The ability to disagree thoughtfully Elite classrooms thrive on debate but they watch for how you engage, not dominate. Can you challenge ideas without burning bridges? Can you shift your stance with grace? That's rare and valued. Pro tip: Include things where you engaged in respectful debate, listened actively, or changed your point of view after hearing another perspective. Cultural agility Top colleges are global villages, they value students who aren't just diverse on paper, but can navigate diverse spaces with authenticity and ease. Pro tip: Describe when you built understanding across differences, like collaborating on a multicultural project or navigating a new environment with empathy. Original voice In an ocean of applications, the ones that echo are not the loudest, but the most true. Ivy League readers are trained to spot manufactured passion and reward those who write and speak like themselves. Pro tip: Let your personality come through in your writing by using your natural tone, sharing honest reflections, and avoiding overused templates. Strategic risk-taking Playing it safe rarely stands out. The Ivy League notices students who've made calculated risks like quitting a mainstream path, building something no one asked for, or challenging the status quo with clarity. Pro tip: Talk about a time you took a thoughtful risk, like starting something new, stepping away from a safe option, or speaking up when it mattered. Future literacy What does the future need? Ivy League schools want students who are already wrestling with that question, not just those preparing for the past. Pro tip: Demonstrate how you're thinking ahead by engaging with topics like climate change, ethical AI, or global equity through your projects or opinions. Final thought Getting into Harvard or the Ivy League isn't about ticking off achievements. It's about signaling a mindset, the kind that doesn't just react to the world but rewires it. You don't need to be extraordinary in everything, but in at least one thing, you need to be unmistakably you. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
USA Today
16-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Top 2028 in-state quarterback Oscar Sloan to camp at Notre Dame
Top 2028 in-state quarterback Oscar Sloan to camp at Notre Dame Notre Dame is set to host one of the best quarterbacks in the Class of 2028 for a prospects camp Monday. Center Grove (Greenwood, IN) sophomore Oscar Sloan will be in South Bend after he unofficially visited campus for the first time April 2. The 6-foot-2, 170-pounder has scholarship offers from Maryland and Purdue, among others, and he is also on the radar of programs such as Nebraska and Penn State. While Notre Dame has yet to get a 2027 quarterback pledge, it isn't stopping Marcus Freeman and his staff from showing interest in some of the top signal-callers in the 2028 cycle. Noah Grubbs is the lone QB committed in the 2026 cycle. Sloan spent his eighth-grade campaign at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, before starting his high school career at Center Grove. He started all junior-varsity games as a freshman and played in a couple varsity games as well, and he projects as the varsity starter this fall. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
Associated Press
16-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation Celebrates Milestones for My Missouri (MyMO) Scholarship Promise
ST. LOUIS, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MOHELA, a non-profit governmental corporation dedicated to helping the student loan borrowers it serves, proudly announces two major milestones through The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF). The Foundation, established by MOHELA in 2010, has selected its newest class of high school freshmen, the Class of 2028, to join the My Missouri (MyMO) Scholarship Promise program, which provides up to $10,000 in scholarship funds to Missouri students from low-income backgrounds. At the same time, the inaugural MyMO cohort—the Class of 2025—is graduating from high school and preparing to enter college this fall with their full scholarship awards in hand. 'These students represent the future of Missouri,' said Melissa Findley, Executive Director of the MSLF. 'We're proud of every student who made a four-year commitment to themselves, their education, and their future. MyMO is more than a scholarship—it's a roadmap to success.' Celebrating the Class of 2025 Roughly 78 students across the state, including Drew Edmondson of Nixa High School, successfully completed all MyMO benchmarks throughout high school. These requirements included maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher, meeting attendance standards, completing ACT testing, FAFSA filing, and other key college readiness activities. Graduates will receive $10,000 in scholarship funds—disbursed evenly over four years—and a $100 contribution to their Missouri 529 college savings account. Drew, who plans to attend Ozarks Community Technical College and later transfer to Missouri State University to study Media Production, exemplifies the determination and promise at the heart of the MyMO program. Welcoming the Class of 2028 MSLF also welcomes a new group of incoming freshmen to the MyMO program. These students will begin a four-year journey guided by structured academic and college-readiness benchmarks. Each year, they have the opportunity to earn $2,500—up to a total of $10,000—toward tuition at any eligible Missouri institution. Benchmarks begin in 9th grade and include GPA and attendance goals, participation in program events, and activities such as researching colleges, completing the ACT, visiting campuses, and submitting the FAFSA. Program Impact Open to Pell-eligible students who are Missouri residents, MyMO removes financial barriers and prepares participants for success through proactive planning and support. The scholarship funds are paid directly to over 70 eligible nonprofit Missouri colleges, universities, and technical schools. 'MyMO provides a long-term, supportive framework for students who may otherwise believe college is out of reach,' said Findley. 'The results speak for themselves—we're seeing the impact in real time, and we're just getting started.' To learn more about the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation, visit About Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation MSLF, established by MOHELA in 2010, is dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions and career development opportunities for Missouri students, particularly those with financial need, to prepare for and successfully complete their higher education journeys. About MOHELA MOHELA is a non-profit, governmental corporation with 40 years of experience and a track record of providing exceptional customer service to the borrowers it serves. MOHELA plays an essential role in the student loan ecosystem, providing support and assistance for around 9 million borrowers. Media Contact: [email protected]
