Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 15, 2023

Wondering how to prepare for alumni interviews for Ivy League college admissions? For students aspiring to attend Ivy League colleges, the admissions process can be nerve-wracking and highly competitive. One aspect that often adds to the stress is the alumni interview. What’s your favorite and least favorite class?

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Princeton College Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

"The content of your character is your choice. In fact, almost every facet of your application should and will reveal elements of your character. In fact, almost every facet of your application should and will reveal elements of your character. Are you authentic?

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 11, 2023

With an acceptance rate of just 6.1%, it is a dream for many high school students who aspire to attend an Ivy League college. If you’re interested in applying to Columbia, there are several key areas you should focus on in your applications to increase your chances of acceptance.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Stanford admissions office reads over 55,000 applications every year. However, at Stanford, admitted students can read their application files. Our tips from admitted students and admissions experts can help you stand out. It's hard to know what matters when it comes to your Stanford University application.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you are dreaming of joining the Big Red community, you might be asking yourself, “Can I get into Cornell?” If you are serious about going to Cornell, you have to be a great candidate. How does Cornell review your application? How have you demonstrated your passion for learning?

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2024

Many high school seniors received college admissions decisions in December. If you applied early action or early decision and received a deferral, this means the college is going to review your application again under regular decision and will make a final decision during that round.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Applying to college is stressful. Rice uses a committee-based evaluation that considers your entire application when making admission decisions. And how can you stand out from the other 31,000 applicants? Should you include your SAT scores ? How much time should you spend on the essays?

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

At the same time, it is impossible to deny that the season of college applications have begun, and that savvy applicants will take advantage of the summer. Do these 8 things over the summer to increase your chances of admission to your top choice colleges and minimize stress later this fall.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JUNE 11, 2023

Some football fans may remember he was undrafted coming out of college at the University of Northern Iowa. Now, I’m not saying you have to watch the movie, move to Iowa, or stock shelves in a supermarket the way he did. But, if you are a rising high school senior, I do believe his story is instructive. GET STARTED.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

Getting past UPenn’s low acceptance rate to join this list won’t be easy—but we’re here to help you take your best crack at it, with a comprehensive breakdown of UPenn’s Application Checklist for the 2023-2024 application cycle. GPA The average admitted UPenn applicant has a weighted GPA of 3.9,

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Because the application process can seem fairly mysterious (Though it doesn’t have to! students and families (understandably) often ask us what colleges are looking for in students they admit and how to maximize their chances of standing out in selective college admissions. What exactly matters to colleges the most?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 14, 2024

Swarthmore College is a formerly Quaker, private liberal arts college in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. Anyways, Swarthmore is part of the Quaker and Tri-College consortiums (consortii?) which means you can take classes at UPenn, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford. Don’t shirk your prereqs, though. Who’d have thought??

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College Essay Guy

MAY 11, 2023

If you’re one of the very lucky few who doesn’t have to worry about how you’re going to PAY for college, then awesome. So, you’re probably thinking about financial aid, grants, work study, and any other way you can fund the next few years of your education (in which case, here's some great information for you ).

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

And what kind of incomplete life have you been living? Scratch that- if you have never watched Family Feud, you can check it out on ABC, Hulu, download the Feud Live app or view some priceless clips on YouTube. A new Provost is hired at Sample College. I loved watching Family Feud when I was a kid. Uhh…no.

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SSA Online College Prep

MARCH 18, 2024

The Ivy League universities are some of the most exclusive and expensive colleges in the country, but they’re worth it in the long run! They have a huge network that will give you a head start in your future career ! They offer more financial aid to get around that huge tuition price tag than you think!

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SSA Online College Prep

JANUARY 5, 2024

How do college waitlists work ? How do colleges decide who is admitted off the waitlist? Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Here’s What You Should Know Were you waitlisted and are you now wondering about your odds? How does the college waitlist work? Waitlisted?

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SSA Online College Prep

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

They can be hard to compare to other GPAs at the college level. Learn what to aim for in planning your courses. SSA offers services that can help you make sense of it all ! Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Wondering What Your GPA Says About Your Chances of Getting into a College?

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

I hope you are all staying healthy and as relaxed as possible in our special 2023 version of senior year craziness. Warning: these updates and reminders are loooooong… and there’s a lot of information, but I just wanted you (and your parents) to see it all written out, so if there’s anywhere you need to catch up, you can know.

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 30, 2023

You create them." - Chris Grosser You are in the process of exploring different colleges and universities and the thought of reaching out to admissions officers, taking interviews or speaking with students or professors makes you want to stick your head in the sand. "Opportunities don't happen. That’s fine.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Need some help building your college list? The Common Data Set might be your new best friend! It's a document with statistics and valuable information on nearly every 4-year college and university in the US. What's the acceptance rate for first-time, degree-seeking applicants? What's the Common Data Set?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 29, 2023

This post will break down Columbia’s application requirements to help you perfect your Columbia application. Columbia’s undergraduate program consists of Columbia College, the Fu Foundation School, and General Studies. Columbia College (4,955 students), also known as CC, is a liberal arts college.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Hamilton College is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, New York. Named for Alexander Hamilton, you know, the “not giving up my shot” guy, the college is a quintessential Northeastern small school. Last year, the college had an 11.8% These are the factors that you want to make sure to shine in.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

While you might feel intimidated by this impressive bio, and the low acceptance rate, this post will break down every element of MIT’s Application Checklist to help you submit your best possible application. SAT and ACT MIT will require the SAT or ACT for the 2022-23 application cycle.

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Niche

JULY 19, 2023

Want to keep updated about the blog? Whether your enrollment marketing plan is updated annually, on a three-year, or (I hope not) a five-year cycle, it’s meant to be a guiding document that allows you to define the scope of your enrollment marketing efforts. Sign up for the monthly newsletter!

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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 5, 2024

We hope everyone enjoyed the time off from school and the opportunity to catch up on sleep, TV shows, or favorite blogs! I also really love UC Irvine and had the same impression I had when I saw it a few years back - that more East Coast students should consider it as an excellent alternative to UCLA, UC San Diego, and USC!

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Admissions Mom

MARCH 6, 2024

? Hello, beautiful seniors and other applicants. tty for a lot of you. Here’s the deal: If you’ve been waitlisted, you have some decisions to make… Let’s get started! And be sure that the number they have is one you will be checking. You can handle this. Don’t check obsessively.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 15, 2024

Smith College is a liberal arts women’s college in Northampton, Massachusetts, and a member of the Seven Sisters colleges, the group of women’s colleges created to rival the (at the time) all-male Ivies. Don’t fear, we have some tips for you to maximize your transfer app! for transfers last cycle.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 23, 2023

In our new blog series, we are providing the TTA community with resources on the critical intersection of mental health and college admissions, diving deep into the challenges faced by students and their families during this pivotal phase of life. Know what triggers your anxieties and how you effectively manage it.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 14, 2023

If you’re currently enrolled in another college or university, and you’re considering transferring to Harvard, you’re not alone. You never know if you don’t try! Worth noting: I’m a former Harvard admissions interviewer and a Harvard graduate myself.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 4, 2023

At the same time, it is impossible to deny that the season of college applications have begun, and that savvy applicants will take advantage of the summer. Do these 8 things over the summer to increase your chances of admission to your top choice colleges and minimize stress later this fall.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

This post will break down Stanford’s application requirements so you can optimize your application for Stanford. Stanford University Statistics Rankings & Enrollment Around 4% of applicants gained admittance to Stanford in the 2021-2022 academic year. Stanford University is ranked #3 among U.S.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 21, 2023

In a recent survey of 2,300 parents by consulting firm EAB, it found that 75% of parents want direct communications from colleges. Additionally, 48% of students named parents or guardians as one of their five most trusted sources of information on choosing a college—up 11 percent from 2020. What's the point of college anyway?

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Humbach Education Consulting

MAY 31, 2023

What should your high school student be doing with their precious summer? Wait for it……they should be having fun. As a college admissions advisor, I am often asked this exact question. That’s the answer, the whole answer. It is not my intention to come off as flippant about this question but rather, honest.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Applying to college can be nerve wracking, especially for students who want to study business and are unsure about the subfields and specializations within it. While business is a versatile field, it just might be the right one for you. Which classes should you be taking? What’s the key to building up your resume?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Would you rather eat a bowl of worms or drink a gallon of sour milk? . Would you rather walk to school naked one day or walk to school backwards every day? . Would you rather sit on a nail or stand on a push pin? . So how do you end up with choices and options? . And I thought about them. I mean worms or sour milk?

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 4, 2023

Ever felt like you’ve only just scratched the surface of a higher ed software platform, leaving you with that unsettling feeling that you’re not actually getting the best bang for your buck? Sure, you can get a 30-day free trial, but good luck trying to figure out whether or not a platform that extensive is worth it in just 30 days.

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Admissions Village

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

For this year’s seniors, school starting means it is almost time to start applying to college. Here is a senior checklist of what you all should be doing. 1) Most important - stay on top of all of your classes and focus on getting the best grades you can. Senior fall grades are very important to colleges.

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