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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
IvyWise Live: College Admissions 101 Series: Decision Rounds and Application Strategies

IvyWise Live: College Admissions 101 Series: Decision Rounds and Application Strategies

Events College Admissions 101 Series: Decision Rounds and Application Strategies DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT With many colleges offering a variety of application rounds, including Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision, it can be difficult for students to develop the right application strategy for them.  In this talk, IvyWise college admissions counselors shed light on why colleges offer different application rounds so students can understand how they can use a smart strategy to best optimize success in the college application process. Attendees will learn the differences between the various application rounds, how to identify the best round to apply during for each college on their list, and what steps to take if deferred during an early application round.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
IvyWise Live: A Look Inside STEM Colleges with Former Admissions Directors

IvyWise Live: A Look Inside STEM Colleges with Former Admissions Directors

Events A Look Inside STEM Colleges with Former Admissions Directors DATE AND TIME Monday, April 8 5pm ET Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT Join IvyWise college admissions counselors Kimberly and Rod for a deep dive into STEM institutions. With over 3,000 four-year institutions in the U.S.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
IvyWise Live: A Look Inside Public Universities with Former Admissions Directors

IvyWise Live: A Look Inside Public Universities with Former Admissions Directors

Events A Look Inside Public Universities with Former Admissions Directors DATE AND TIME Tuesday, March 19 1pm ET Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT Join IvyWise College Admissions Counselors Eric and Mike for a deep dive into public universities. With over 3,000 four-year institutions in the U.S.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
IvyWise On-Demand: A Look Inside HBCUs with Former Admissions Directors

IvyWise On-Demand: A Look Inside HBCUs with Former Admissions Directors

Events A Look Inside HBCUs with Former Admissions Directors DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT Join IvyWise college admissions counselors Danielle and Kayon for a deep dive into Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). With over 3,000 four-year institutions in the U.S.
Thursday, January 4, 2024
IvyWise On-Demand: How to Build Your College List and Find Hidden Gems

IvyWise On-Demand: How to Build Your College List and Find Hidden Gems

Events How to Build Your College List and Find Hidden Gems DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT With over 3,000 four-year colleges and universities in the United States, it can be a daunting process for students to identify the 12-15 best-fit schools for their college list. In this talk, IvyWise college admissions counselors explain how students should consider their interests, goals, and preferences to begin the college search process. Attendees learn how to build a balanced college list of target, reach, and likely schools and go beyond the most well-known institutions to find hidden gems.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
IvyWise On-Demand: Making the Most of College Visits

IvyWise On-Demand: Making the Most of College Visits

Events Making the Most of College Visits DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT Spring is traditionally a popular time for students to visit colleges. Whether you are a rising senior finalizing the schools on your college list or are just beginning the research process, it is important to consider your interests, goals, and preferences when evaluating schools. Join IvyWise college admissions counselors to learn how to make the most of virtual and/or in-person college visits to get an informed view of a college, stand out to admissions officers, and build a balanced college list of target, reach, and likely schools.
Monday, February 26, 2024
How to Choose an Independent Counselor

How to Choose an Independent Counselor

The college admissions process has long been a rite of passage but has arguably become more stressful in recent years as admission rates at selective institutions continue to drop. Plus, more students are continuing on to college, and each student, on average, is applying to more colleges than ever before. There are thousands of wonderful colleges and universities for students to consider, but many applicants are drawn toward a smaller number of schools considered “top schools” based on various rankings, adding to the already competitive nature of college admissions.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Criteria for a Strong College List

Criteria for a Strong College List

By Carolyn, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor Welcome to the first real, concrete step you will take toward deciding which college you will call home for the next few years of your life! The process of building your college application list should begin in the fall or spring of your junior year, though you may have begun visiting schools, attending events, and reflecting on your preferences before then. Your goal is to have a strong list of schools you plan to apply to by early fall of your senior year, ideally before the school year begins.
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Tips for Creating a College List as a Younger Student

Tips for Creating a College List as a Younger Student

By Carolyn, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor If you are a high school 9th or 10th grader reading this article, chances are you are very excited about starting the college process. If that is the case, give yourself a big pat on the back for being proactive! Keep in mind, however, that the college search process will look different for underclassmen than it might for juniors and seniors.
Monday, October 4, 2021
What International Students Should Look for in Colleges

What International Students Should Look for in Colleges

By Tasha, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor When international students think about applying to college in the US, they may be surprised to find that there are over 3,000 four-year colleges and universities to which they can apply. When building their college list for U.S.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Colleges with No Application Fees

Colleges with No Application Fees

Students must weigh many considerations when compiling their list of best-fit colleges, including application fees. Many universities include a fee that prospective students must pay when submitting their applications unless the student qualifies for fee waivers. However, there are a number of colleges without an accompanying application fee.
Monday, August 3, 2020
How to Find Your Best-Fit College

How to Find Your Best-Fit College

There are so many factors to consider when choosing a college. Students are thinking about everything from, “does this school offer the major I want to pursue?” to “will there be pick-up games of ultimate Frisbee on the quad?
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
3 Qualities of a Great College List

3 Qualities of a Great College List

Building your college list is one of the most exciting parts of the admissions process. Although creating a college list can seem big and daunting, learning about yourself and where you’re going to thrive as a student and individual can be a lot of fun. But building a college list isn’t just about filling it up with “good schools.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
All-Women’s Colleges: What They Offer and What to Consider

All-Women’s Colleges: What They Offer and What to Consider

I’ve spent a lot of time over the past 15 years thinking about the answer to one (admittedly nerdy, very college counselor-y) question: if I could go to college all over again, which school would I choose? A decade and a half ago, I attended a medium-sized research institution in a major city in the southern U.S.
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
5 Things to Avoid When Building A Balanced College List

5 Things to Avoid When Building A Balanced College List

The balanced college list is arguably one of the most important college prep tasks that students will complete within the college admissions process. The college list not only guides where students will apply, but it also factors into students’ application strategy — which can help maximize their admission chances to their top-choice schools. Building a balanced college list, however, is not as simple as creating a laundry list of familiar schools to which a student will apply.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Building Your College List: Top Schools for Foodies

Building Your College List: Top Schools for Foodies

Fit and academics are top priority when building your balanced college list, but it’s important for students to consider other factors that matter to them including activities, location, campus culture and, yes, even the food! At IvyWise we work with students to help them find the best-fit colleges where they will be successful, happy, and graduate in four years. But fit isn’t just about finding the right place academically and socially.
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Should You Care About College Rankings?

Should You Care About College Rankings?

College rankings are often the first exposure that many students have to the concept of a “college list.” It’s easy to become familiar with a few “name brand” schools after seeing them at the top of a list, but what does that number actually mean? And should college rankings play a part in your college list research?
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