Free Ivy Global seminars coming to new location in Greenwich, CT
Students and parents living near Greenwich, Connecticut are invited to attend two of Ivy Global's popular free seminars on Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m.
Category: College Applications
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Waterloo, Western consider this “secret list” in their admissions process
The University of Waterloo and the University of Western Ontario (Western) recently acknowledged a “secret list” that helps them identify which high schools might have a “grade inflation problem.”
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Essay Writing Tips from Annie Dillard’s The Writing Life
Annie Dillard is one of the great artisans of nonfiction writing; she’s perhaps best-known for her 1979 essay about witnessing an eclipse. Dillard is also the author of a short… Continue reading "Essay Writing Tips from Annie Dillard’s The Writing Life"
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How to boost your SAT score as a disadvantaged student: report
A recent research working paper suggests a surprisingly easy way to level the playing field in college admissions: “take the SAT early and often.” According to a new study, author Sahil… Continue reading "How to boost your SAT score as a disadvantaged student: report"
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Writing a Great College Application Essay: The Importance of Voice
One of writing’s great paradoxes is that it sometimes takes several drafts before your work actually resembles your own voice. We often have this romantic idea that writing is a… Continue reading "Writing a Great College Application Essay: The Importance of Voice"
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The Common App Prompts DON’T Matter (or Do They?)
In January, the Common Application announced that the essay prompts for the 2018-2019 admission year will remain unchanged. What does this mean for this fall’s applicants? The Common App continues to value… Continue reading "The Common App Prompts DON’T Matter (or Do They?)"
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Get your free downloadable College Admissions Process poster here
Would you like to know how different types of colleges, whether it’s an Ivy League or Liberal Arts school, evaluate student applications? Or wonder what the estimated 25th to 75th… Continue reading "Get your free downloadable College Admissions Process poster here"
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Writing a Great College Application Essay: Brainstorming with Structure in Mind
In last week’s post, we talked about the application essay as an episode of a TV show with distinct scenes that propel it forwards. Depending on the essay, this might… Continue reading "Writing a Great College Application Essay: Brainstorming with Structure in Mind"
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Register by Aug. 15 to take the SAT
If you are planning to take the SAT on Aug. 25, and missed the July 27 registration deadline, you still have time to secure your spot. Register by mail until… Continue reading "Register by Aug. 15 to take the SAT"
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14 colleges that are generous to international students: report
In a recently published article, Forbes shared a list of 14 U.S. colleges with generous financial aid packages for international students. Forbes includes colleges that offer either need-aware or need-blind aid… Continue reading "14 colleges that are generous to international students: report"
