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Few periods in life cause as much antsy anticipation as the spring semester of senior year. Here are some tips to help you and your student make it over the finish line.

The name of the 11th grade game is measurable accomplishments. Colleges won’t just take your student’s word for it that they have a special talent or that they’re serious about an academic pursuit. Colleges want proof. But, there’s even more that 11th graders need to work on this year.

While it’s important to get some rest and relaxation over the summer, there’s also plenty of time for your student to build upon their academic and extra-curricular profile. Here are some tips for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.

ChatGPT continues to improve with each update, and to stress out education professionals. But there is still one key area in which the impressive AI still falls short.

When considering a private or independent school for your child, keep in mind that the standardized tests that are often a part of the application process will require more prep than you might expect.

As soon as the new course was announced, it received pushback. After several months of debates, the revised curriculum has been released. Here we break down the story so far, and what your child will be learning if they take AP African American Studies next term.

ChatGPT has taken academia by storm! Check out part two of our discussion on how this controversial A.I. technology is affecting schools.

ChatGPT has been making headlines recently, as educators try to grapple with new-age plagiarism.

Around this time, many 12th graders start experiencing “senioritis”, but there are ways to stay motivated with college right around the corner.

Middle school applications will be opening soon for next year’s enrollment, and there are still a lot of questions up in the air.

Academia sleuths have uncovered yet another litmus test used by admissions officers at top colleges.

Every student can benefit from some form of academic assistance. Some may need tutoring, and others may need enrichment. Not sure which would benefit your student the most? Here is some criteria upon which to base your decision…

Entering high school can be both exciting and daunting. And while college applications still seem far off, there are many ways that 9th graders can start building a compelling profile from the jump. Ivy Link experts share their top tips here…

Any student applying to specialty high schools in New York City will need to take the SHSAT. Ivy Link experts break down what parents need to know to maximize their student’s chances.

The ISEE and SSAT are typically students’ first introduction to standardized testing for admissions, and it can be a challenging, stressful, and overwhelming process. But it can also be rewarding! Read more to learn how to best approach ISEE and SSAT preparation.

While it’s important to get some rest and relaxation over the summer, there’s also plenty of time for your student to build upon their academic and extra-curricular profile. Here are some tips for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.

It’s not easy being a 12th grader in 2021. Give your student the support they need with these 5 simple tips.

If your student manages to get into a testing facility, which kind of test should it be?

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) disruptions, Yale has announced changes to its testing policies for students applying to the Class of 2025.

Applicants for Cornell class of 2025 will no longer be required to include SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. This is big news as Cornell is the first Ivy League college to announce material changes to their testing requirements for the Class of 2025.

For students applying to Harvard’s Class of 2025, Harvard has issued “changes” to its admissions requirements in light of the unprecedented crisis caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). As you’ll see, we put quotes around Harvard’s changes for good reasons.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the ERB has announced they will soon be offering at-home testing for the official ISEE exams.

COVID-19 has disrupted many high school juniors’ lives. Find out what do if your SAT and ACT were canceled, your college visits have been stymied, you summer programs have been canceled, you plan on taking the AP Exams, your classes have gone P/F…

COVID-19 has disrupted many high school seniors’ lives. Find out what do if your college visits have been stymied, you’ve been waitlisted by colleges, if you’re planning on taking the AP Exams, or if you’re thinking about deferring college in Fall 2020.

Ivy Link is currently administering at-home practice tests and conducting tutoring via video platforms (e.g., Skype, Facetime or similar) and would be happy to help you plan an at-home program.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EMA has canceled all administrations of the SSAT through May 31, 2020 throughout the world.

Students of Ivy Link know how to have a productive summer. Discover our recommendations…