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All 50 states and Washington D.C. have laws requiring certain vaccines for students to attend school. Many states align their vaccine requirements with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices . All states allow exemptions from school immunization requirements for children who are unable to receive vaccines for medical reasons. State laws vary regarding non-medical exemptions, for religious or personal reasons. Personal exemptions are also referred to as "philosophical exemptions" by some states.
Thirty states and Washington D.C. allow exemptions for people who have religious objections to immunizations. Thirteen 13 states allow exemptions for either religious or personal reasons. Two states, Louisiana and Minnesota, do not specify whether the non-medical exemption must be for religious or personal reasons. Five states do not allow any type of non-medical exemption.
The map below indicates each state's non-medical exemption policy. The map also links to the statutes for each state regarding school vaccine requirements and exemptions. Below the map is a table which provides more information about state exemption laws including exemption exceptions, requirements to obtain a non-medical exemption and information on states that have removed certain exemption policies.
Map Source: Adapted from the LexisNexis StateNet Database and the Immunization Action Coalition.
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| No | No | California removed its personal and religious exemption option in 2015. |
| Yes | Yes | Parent/guradian must complete an online educational module to receive a non-medical exemption. |
| No | No | Connecticut removed its religious exemption option in 2021. If a religious exemption was granted prior to April 28, 2021, the exemption will be honored through 12th grade. |
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| No | Yes | A federal district court order entered in April 2023 required Mississippi to allow a religious exemption. Parent/guardian must watch an educational video at a county health department to receive an exemption. |
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| Yes | Yes | Washington removed the personal belief exemption for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) in 2019. |
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A title page is required for all APA Style papers. There are both student and professional versions of the title page. Students should use the student version of the title page unless their instructor or institution has requested they use the professional version. APA provides a student title page guide (PDF, 199KB) to assist students in creating their title pages.
The student title page includes the paper title, author names (the byline), author affiliation, course number and name for which the paper is being submitted, instructor name, assignment due date, and page number, as shown in this example.
Title page setup is covered in the seventh edition APA Style manuals in the Publication Manual Section 2.3 and the Concise Guide Section 1.6
Student papers do not include a running head unless requested by the instructor or institution.
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Paper title | Place the title three to four lines down from the top of the title page. Center it and type it in bold font. Capitalize of the title. Place the main title and any subtitle on separate double-spaced lines if desired. There is no maximum length for titles; however, keep titles focused and include key terms. |
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Author names | Place one double-spaced blank line between the paper title and the author names. Center author names on their own line. If there are two authors, use the word “and” between authors; if there are three or more authors, place a comma between author names and use the word “and” before the final author name. | Cecily J. Sinclair and Adam Gonzaga |
Author affiliation | For a student paper, the affiliation is the institution where the student attends school. Include both the name of any department and the name of the college, university, or other institution, separated by a comma. Center the affiliation on the next double-spaced line after the author name(s). | Department of Psychology, University of Georgia |
Course number and name | Provide the course number as shown on instructional materials, followed by a colon and the course name. Center the course number and name on the next double-spaced line after the author affiliation. | PSY 201: Introduction to Psychology |
Instructor name | Provide the name of the instructor for the course using the format shown on instructional materials. Center the instructor name on the next double-spaced line after the course number and name. | Dr. Rowan J. Estes |
Assignment due date | Provide the due date for the assignment. Center the due date on the next double-spaced line after the instructor name. Use the date format commonly used in your country. | October 18, 2020 |
| Use the page number 1 on the title page. Use the automatic page-numbering function of your word processing program to insert page numbers in the top right corner of the page header. | 1 |
The professional title page includes the paper title, author names (the byline), author affiliation(s), author note, running head, and page number, as shown in the following example.
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When different authors have different affiliations, use superscript numerals after author names to connect the names to the appropriate affiliation(s). If all authors have the same affiliation, superscript numerals are not used (see Section 2.3 of the for more on how to set up bylines and affiliations). | Tracy Reuter , Arielle Borovsky , and Casey Lew-Williams | |
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When different authors have different affiliations, use superscript numerals before affiliations to connect the affiliations to the appropriate author(s). Do not use superscript numerals if all authors share the same affiliations (see Section 2.3 of the for more). | Department of Psychology, Princeton University | |
Author note | Place the author note in the bottom half of the title page. Center and bold the label “Author Note.” Align the paragraphs of the author note to the left. For further information on the contents of the author note, see Section 2.7 of the . | n/a |
| The running head appears in all-capital letters in the page header of all pages, including the title page. Align the running head to the left margin. Do not use the label “Running head:” before the running head. | Prediction errors support children’s word learning |
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How to stand out to colleges when attending a competitive high school.
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The college admissions landscape has always been challenging for students, but these days, it’s harder than ever — and it’s never too early, or too late, to start perfecting your strategic plan.
Students are tasked with creating college applications that need to be exceptionally strong, especially for those at competitive high schools. Every student is evaluated against others in their school when applying to college, so getting a student to stand out through their application — and rise above their competition — is imperative.
“College admissions officers review applications in the context of an applicant’s high school and region, so they have high expectations for students from competitive high schools,” Dr. Kat Cohen , founder and CEO of IvyWise , the world’s premier educational consulting company, told The Post.
Dr. Cohen and the IvyWise team are well-versed in the NYC high school landscape, as they have worked with students from the most well-known schools, including Brearley, Chapin, Collegiate, Dalton, Horace Mann, Riverdale, Spence, Stuyvesant, and Trinity — as well as top high schools in the wider tri-state area and boarding schools popular among the New York elite. IvyWise is not just an NYC powerhouse: they work with students in over 80 countries, so they know precisely how students will be read, not only in the context of their high schools and region, but also in the context of the wider pool of global applicants. This is how IvyWise students get into selective schools at much higher rates , multiple times over the overall admit rates.
Many of the colleges and universities that have traditionally been popular among NYC students have seen stark decreases in their acceptance rates over the past few years — making expert guidance all-the-more critical. For example, Northeastern’s admit rate plummeted from 18.05% for the class of 2024 to 5.64% for the class of 2027 (class of 2028 data is not yet available). Similarly, those looking to stay in the city at NYU will find that challenging, too: their admit rate decreased from 16.20% for the class of 2024 to 8% for the class of 2028.
Students at competitive high schools are learning that they can’t rely on just getting good grades and need to focus on what will set them apart from their fellow high-achieving peers. With the constantly-changing landscape of admissions, many families are turning to expert consultancies, like IvyWise, whose team is comprised of former deans and directors of admission with over 400 years of collective admissions and real decision-making experience, to ensure their students get into their top-choice schools by creating bespoke high school roadmaps spanning all four years, including customized summer and test prep plans.
The secret sauce at IvyWise is their signature Roundtable service, which simulates the real-world admissions committee evaluation process. During the application season, the entire team of IvyWise counselors meets weekly to review students’ applications, including college lists, all essays and supplements, test scores, and more, giving students invaluable feedback and areas of improvement to implement before hitting ‘submit’ to their best-fit universities.
An IvyWise alum, who went to a competitive high school in New York, said of the service : “The Roundtable feedback was [immensely] helpful in this process. My essays were very well written because of all of [my counselor’s] personal feedback and the feedback that I received from Roundtable!”
While many people might assume that they have to fork over hundreds of thousands of dollars to get expert college admissions guidance, at IvyWise, programs that include unlimited access to Roundtable start at $14,000. A comprehensive, multi-year college admissions counseling program is about $50,000, which is lower than at other consultancies that don’t employ former admissions officers. Cohen says, “We have a wide range of pricing, including serving 10% of our students pro bono.”
Cohen stresses how important it is to work with a counselor who has first-hand experience in admissions. “IvyWise counselors have sat in the room where these tough decisions are made, we know what colleges are looking for, and we understand the intricacies of enrollment management,” said Dr. Cohen, adding that the admissions landscape is far too complex and nuanced to trust your child’s future to someone with no admissions experience or might be just a graduate of a selective institution. “Every IvyWise college admissions counselor is a member of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) and we strictly adhere to the NACAC code of ethics ,” she adds.
A parent from New York who used IvyWise’s services to help her daughter gain Single-Choice Early Action acceptance to Princeton, said: “It all went so smoothly. My husband and I felt comfortable staying out of the application process because we knew our daughter was in such good hands with [her counselor]. IvyWise allowed us to keep the peace during what could easily have been a miserable year. And ultimately, the results speak for themselves!”
Luckily for you, we caught up with the IvyWise experts! As students gear up for the new school year, here are the steps they should think about to help them stand out to college admissions officers.
Many of the most selective institutions either have already gone back to requiring standardized test scores or will be reinstating the requirement soon. Brown, Caltech, Dartmouth, Harvard and Yale will return to requiring test scores this year, while other universities like Georgetown, MIT, Purdue, the University of Florida, the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech have already returned to requiring tests when applying.
Colleges that remain test-optional will likely still expect students from competitive high schools to submit standardized test scores. “Optional” is not really optional for these students. At a competitive high school where students are more likely to take standardized tests and submit test scores, a student who does not do so could stick out poorly. For example, over 93% of Stuyvesant’s class of 2023 took the SAT, according to the most recent school profile.
The IvyWise team stays abreast of the latest testing policies and score submission data at selective universities. At Notre Dame, about two-thirds of the admitted class of 2028 submitted test scores, compared to 44% of all applicants. At Rice, a whopping 78% of admits to the class of 2028 submitted scores.
Automatically assume that your student won’t be able to score well on the ACT or SAT, so it’s not even worth trying? Not so fast: “As with anything in college admissions, starting early and building a strategic plan under the guidance of a true expert are crucial,” advises Dr. Cohen, “Standardized tests are marathons, not sprints. Both the SAT and ACT are coachable tests!”
If feasible, students should consider enrolling in test prep courses or working with a tutor. IvyWise’s test prep tutors have an average of 15 years of experience and have scored in the 95 th percentile or above on the standardized test to which they teach. IvyWise keeps their fingers on the pulse of the ever-evolving standardized testing landscape, including the upcoming ACT changes for the online version in spring 2025 and paper-and-pencil in fall 2025, in order to be able to best tutor their students. They analyze the student’s diagnostic tests through computer analysis to determine which is the better test for the student’s individual strengths and pinpoint the areas of improvement to focus on, making the process as efficient and effective as possible.
The personal statement is a way for the admissions officer to draw back the curtain and see another side of the applicant, so it should tell an admissions officer something they can’t learn anywhere else in the application. All students are unique and complex, so they need to show different sides of who they are in their personal statements. Colleges are looking for intellectual vitality and diversity. This matters, so students need to dig deep!
IvyWise college admissions counselors really get to know their students personally to help them find their voices and bring their unique stories to life. One student had a gift and passion for music and composing, with an academic interest in STEM, especially math and physics. He originally planned on applying exclusively to music conservatories, but the student’s IvyWise counselor encouraged him to tie his STEM interests into his study of music theory and composition. This made him realize that research universities could also be a great fit for him, and he expanded his college list — ultimately earning acceptances to many top universities and music conservatories. He is thrilled to be enrolling at Harvard this fall! His personal statement revolved around the idea of “contrast,” using a compositional technique as a metaphor for his interests in STEM and music.
This is an example of where the importance of a trusted guide who has relevant admissions experience comes into play. When seeking help with your admissions journey, it is important to choose a counselor who has professional insight into exactly what admissions committees look for, like each of the counselors at IvyWise has. Merely having gone through the college application process as a student is not the same as having worked on the admissions side of the desk — oftentimes, those who claim they can help college-bound students just because they themselves got into top universities lack the crucial insight that is needed to properly advise students, especially given each student’s unique story, needs and goals. “But even having admissions experience isn’t enough – that’s why we also invest so heavily in professional development, sending our counselors and staff on college visits and to industry conferences,” Dr. Cohen adds.
Another parent, whose son got into Brown through Early Decision, said: “We can’t thank IvyWise enough for all of their help, guidance, patience, advice, etc. with our student these past few months (as well as with our other student 6 years ago!) and the fantastic job they did helping our student produce great applications.”
There are no objectively “good” activities for all students to be involved in — an activity is valuable as long as it is authentic to the student and reflects who they are and what matters to them. When it comes to evaluating extracurricular activities , admissions officers are looking for depth, leadership, impact, responsibility, and how these activities relate to the applicant’s interests. Students — especially those at competitive high schools — should think about going outside the classroom to find additional opportunities to make an impact.
“[My IvyWise counselor] was a huge help in narrowing my interests in engineering. She pushed me to explore my interests, whether it was taking an online course or doing a summer internship. I could never have accomplished what I did without the help of [my counselor] and the whole IvyWise staff,” recalls an NYC-based student who got accepted to Cornell University.
An IvyWise counselor recently worked with a student who attended a tri-state area boarding school and was interested in atmospheric science. The IvyWise team helped him develop his interest in meteorology by identifying a wonderful summer program for him — Hurricane Camp at the University of Miami. IvyWise also suggested that he start two weather-related clubs, one at school and one outside of school. His counselor also guided him to enroll in the most rigorous science courses available at his high school and ultimately build the right college list of schools that would allow him to pursue his passions. All of this targeted interest development led to very successful applications, and he is currently set to attend the University of Michigan, his top choice, in the fall.
IvyWise not only finds commonalities between a student’s interests, but they also offer Research Mentorship , a program that pairs high school students with Ph.D. mentors to learn how to conduct college-level research, complete 20-plus-page papers, and give them the opportunity to become published researchers before graduating from high school. This gives students a competitive edge and helps them stand out in the admissions process.
The summer months are a great time for students from competitive high schools to be productive and stand out from their peers. College admissions officers look at how applicants spent their summer breaks — so be thoughtful and impactful when developing your summer plans!
Long vacations and short community service experiences are usually not impressive, as more selective schools want to see commitment, and quality and meaningful experiences that last at least four weeks. While summer 2024 may be winding down, students should start thinking of creative ways to spend summer 2025, as it will be here before they know it! As Dr. Cohen puts it, “Often, interesting summer activities are those the students develop themselves — such as launching or expanding an initiative supporting a local cause, starting and running a small business, or conducting a niche independent research project. We help students think outside the box. I always say, ‘If you can’t find it, found it!’”
Dr. Cohen recalls a student who made the most of her summer: “Our team recently worked with a student from NYC to provide personalized and specific recommendations for extracurricular activities that would leverage her knowledge of French and her interest in medicine. Following our suggestions, she set up a volunteer internship at a local health center, where she spent 6-8 hours per week with a team conducting a study on remote monitoring of hypertension in an underserved community. This community included French-speaking immigrants, allowing her to utilize her language skills. Additionally, the student worked with one of our tutors to raise her ACT score from 29 to 35. She ultimately gained acceptance to Stanford!”
Plan your course load ahead of time, since college admissions committees look at all four years of high school and it’s important to keep up good grades and take rigorous courses. Dr. Cohen says, “Be proactive and go in with a plan. Don’t let high school ‘happen’ to you.” If a student is applying to a highly selective college but has taken only one or two advanced classes while many more were available to them, it is likely that the admissions officer reviewing that applicant will question whether that student is prepared or motivated enough to handle the academic rigors of their institution.
Students can also consider further exploring their interests through courses at local community colleges, academic summer programs at university campuses, or online courses. “Selective colleges want to build well-rounded classes made up of specialists who have defined interests in certain fields or subject areas and have developed that handful of interests throughout high school to become knowledgeable in those subjects — and intend to continue pursuing those interests in college,” says Dr. Cohen.
Clearly, there’s a lot to do. Feeling overwhelmed? We sure would be if we were in high school these days! But expert guidance from teams like IvyWise can help to alleviate the stress. Contact IvyWise today to build a personalized college prep strategy that is manageable and will maximize your chances of admissions success.
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1. Personal statements give broad, comprehensive insights into your personal and academic background. Ultimately, your academic, personal, and even professional background can be the determining factor in your admission to any college program. But there's a big difference between a personal statement and resume or CV. 2.
Personal Statement Example #3: The Value of a Great Ending. The third of our personal statement examples is by a student who got into the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Carnegie Mellon, and the University of Southern California. The writer talks about how being on the swim team helped them cultivate confidence.
Personal Statement Example #20: Recipe for Success. Common App Prompt #7: Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. (250-650 words) Personal Statement.
On The Student Room, we have hundreds of real personal statements written by students when they applied for university in previous years. You'll find all of these listed below, in order of subject. For more help with writing your personal statement, our personal statement section is a good place to go. You can also find tips and discussion in ...
Personal Statement Example #3: Pickleball. I've always been one to have a good attitude no matter the circumstances. Except when it comes to exercise. From dodgeball in PE class to family Turkey Trots, I'm always the first one out and the last one across the finish line.
Academic Vs CV Personal Statement 7 Steps to Write an Academic Personal Statement #1. Read the Brief (Carefully!) #2. Research the Program #3. Plan Your Statement #4. Look at Example Statements #5. Structure the Contents #6. Pay Attention to the Language #7.
Now, here are some excerpts from other sample personal statements: These 3 are college essays about personal characteristics: Essay 1: Humorous essay about getting a D and learning a lesson "Getting a D probably isn't the worst thing in the world, but it's not something anyone wants to see, let alone put, on a college application.
Economics Personal Statement Example 10. I wish to be recognised as someone who is open-minded and well educated. That is why I want to achieve a top degree in the rigorous, but always changing discipline of Economics. Studying this subject at university would allow me to understand how combinations of complex economical concepts can help to ...
Closing Statement: Reiteration of your passion and suitability for the course. Vision for your future in business. 1. The Introduction: Crafting the Opener. The introduction of your personal statement sets the tone. It's where you explain 'why' you want to study a business degree.
This college essay tip is by Abigail McFee, Admissions Counselor for Tufts University and Tufts '17 graduate. 2. Write like a journalist. "Don't bury the lede!" The first few sentences must capture the reader's attention, provide a gist of the story, and give a sense of where the essay is heading.
2. Write about why you want to study that course. Think about why you want to study the course and how you can demonstrate this in your written statement: 'Your interest in the course is the biggest thing. Start with a short sentence that captures the reason why you're interested in studying the area you're applying for and that ...
Accounting Personal Statement Example 1. My world is populated by numbers. Numbers are the most powerful tool for good and I see myself as someone who can wield these numbers. That is why accountancy is the only option, in my opinion, to study at university.
The character limit which UCAS sets for the personal statement is very strict - up to 4,000 characters of text. This means that students have to express themselves in a clear and concise way; it's also important that they don't feel the need to fill the available space needlessly. Planning and redrafting of a personal statement is essential.
Your college student resume should include a professional summary with job-relevant skills and one or two measurable accomplishments from your academic career or work experience. Here is an example college student resume summary: Resourceful and detail-oriented economics major at the University of Chicago.
In this course, students are expected to use (here identify the documentation style—MLA, APA, CBE, Chicago, etc.) documentation style. Use of AI Tools **Choose the statement that represents the appropriate AI usage in your course and delete the other statements. An Example Statement that Prohibits AI Usage in the Course:
A notarized statement must be submited requesting an exemption for consientiously held beliefs to obtain an personal exemption. Mississippi. No. Yes. A federal district court order entered in April 2023 required Mississippi to allow a religious exemption. Parent/guardian must watch an educational video at a county health department to receive ...
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Center the course number and name on the next double-spaced line after the author affiliation. PSY 201: Introduction to Psychology. Instructor name. Provide the name of the instructor for the course using the format shown on instructional materials. Center the instructor name on the next double-spaced line after the course number and name.
For example, Northeastern's admit rate plummeted from 18.05% for the class of 2024 to 5.64% for the class of 2027 (class of 2028 data is not yet available). ... A personal statement must be ...