Test Preparation: Self Study vs. Tutoring

Your child may be a motivated self-starter with great grades, but even Nobel Prize winning academics and olympic athletes have mentors and coaches to guide them!

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserJuly 18, 2024SAT, ACT, test prep, standardized testing, test optional

How To Go From Waitlisted To Transfer Student

Being waitlisted, and then ultimately rejected, from your top-choice college is a hard pill to swallow. But, you always have the option of applying again as a transfer student. Ivy Link experts share tips on how to maxiumize your chances.

Stanford to Resume Testing Requirements

Another elite college has opted to drop its test-optional policy! Stanford is giving students a break for the 2024-25 cycle, but future applicants will need competitive test scores.

Tips for a Compelling Personal Statement

Don’t let the summer slip by! Start on your Personal Statement today with these tips from Ivy Link experts.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserJune 3, 2024College Admissions, personal statement, common app

Seize The Summer (2024 Edition)

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.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserMay 29, 2024College Admissions, college planning, summer programs

Common App vs Coalition: Which to Choose?

While most students end up using the Common App, there are some advantages to using the Coalition app for others. Check out our breakdown to learn more.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserMay 20, 2024common app, coalition app, College Admissions, FAQ

Duke Breaks Records: Class of '28

This was a popular year for Duke! Their ED acceptance rate plummeted from last year, and Regular Decision was just as competitive.

David Nemat-NasserMay 6, 2024Duke, regular decision, class of 2028

Williams College Applicants Increase: Class of '28

While note a record-breaking year, Williams nonetheless enjoyed a significant bump compared to the last admissions cycle.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserMay 2, 2024Williams College, regular decision, class of 2028

MIT Apps Spike: Class of 2028

After a dip in applications for the class of 2027, this past cycle saw a student pool increase of 10%!

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 30, 2024MIT, class of 2028, regular decision

Common App Essay Prompts for the 2024-25 Application Cycle

Now is not the time to be resting on your laurels! In between homework, extracurriculars, final projects, and AP Exams, yes, you should be thinking about your college essays.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 23, 2024common app, class of 2029, 2024-25 admissions cycle

Princeton Isn't Showing Any Cards: Class of 2028

Since 2021, Princeton has withheld all of it’s admissions stats until well after a given admissions cycle.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 19, 2024Princeton, class of 2028, regular decision

Cornell Class of 2028 Round Up

Like last year, there isn’t much data to “round up”, but here’s what Cornell has made public.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 18, 2024Cornell, class of 2028, regular decision

University of Pennsylvania Withholds Admissions Statistics…Again

As expected, UPenn isn’t sharing much this year.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 17, 2024UPenn, regular decision, class of 2028

Harvard Reverses Test-Optional Policy

In a surprise announcement last week, Harvard reversed its previous commitment to test-optional admissions through the 2025-26 cycle. By setting this precedent, we expect to see additional top colleges do the same...

Blog, News and UpdatesDavid Nemat-NasserApril 16, 2024Harvard, test optional, test prep, College Admissions