A less common option for prospective college students, but it has it’s benefits!
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A campus tour is a nice start, but you can get a lot more out of a campus visit if you plan ahead!
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Will colleges take into account your ability to pay for your education? The answer is both yes…and no.
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Pop-ups asking you to opt-in to data usage are so commonplace these days that many of us click ‘Yes’ without a second thought. This is especially true for sites we might consider benign, like college websites, but opting in could make an impact on your acceptance chances.
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Alumni interviews aren’t terribly common, but if you get asked to do one you need to put your best foot forward. Here are some tips from Ivy Link advisors.
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The Washington Post asked Ivy Link founder, Adam Nguyen, to see if he could pick the AI essay out of a lineup, and “the results were illuminating.”
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The prospect of being a recruited athlete is an exciting one, but the actual process can be confusing and full of false promises. Ivy Link’s advisors share tips to help student athletes know what to expect, and prepare accordingly.
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A full year off after finishing high school is undeniably enticing, but it’s also a great way to hinder college admissions chances. Here’s why.
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Getting deferred can be a hard pill to swallow, but at least it’s not a rejection! There are still steps you can take to try and score that acceptance letter. A Statement of Persuasion should be at the top of the list.
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Sometimes, change is necessary. If your college isn’t what you were hoping for, you might consider the transfer route. But there are plenty of pitfalls, so be sure to do your research and plan ahead. Here are some key tips to get you started.
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Don’t miss out on these acceptance rates!
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We recently covered why students should consider summer programs offered by Ivy League schools. Now, we share the other side of that coin.
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We know there’s a lot going on between finals, extracurriculars, and pending holidays. But even if you’re waiting for ED/EA results, you must keep working on Regular Decision applications. Here’s why it’s probably even more work than you think…
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Early Decision and Early Action announcements are right around the corner. It’s quite possible you or your student will receive a deferral letter. What does this mean, and is there anything to be done to boost your chances in the Regular Decision round?
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As we enter peak holiday season in the U.S., it’s tempting to kick back for a few weeks while you wait for ED/EA results. But that just may lead to a miserable December.
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When researching summer programs, you’d think that those offered by Ivy League colleges would be a golden ticket. In reality, they often don’t amount to much at all.
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It seems odd to submit grades that aren’t even final, but leaving them out of a college application can have serious consequences.
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It only takes one post to to blow your college dreams.
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