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After a particularly confusing and competitive year of U.S. college admissions, editors at Forbes have compiled a list of “New Ivies”. This is a list of public and private universities that hiring managers consider to be of comparable caliber to the Ivy League. This list is significant for international students who may be less familiar […]

The Common App Personal Essay may seem like the final boss in a video game, seemingly undefeatable. However, with practice and a good strategy, you can emerge victorious. Your personal essay is a crucial part of the application process. It’s not just a task but an opportunity for you to display your unique voice and […]

Is there some well-kept secret to successful Ivy League applications? Yes, stellar academics are the backbone of this process. Here are the other key fundamentals our Ivy League student profiles reveal: 1. Be Yourself in the College Essay: Students often feel that they have to emulate the “ideal” student profile they think the college is […]

Dartmouth, Yale, and Brown recently reversed their Covid-influenced SAT-optional stance. Submitting SAT scores is now mandatory for all students applying to these universities. What factors should students consider for their SAT strategy? Colleges have differing policies about SAT scoresHear all you need to know about the testing policies, and how to decide whether or not […]