IvyWise In The News

Grades and Standardized Test Scores Aren’t Matching Up. Here’s Why
October 4, 2024

Six common mistakes to avoid in the college application process and on the Common App
October 1, 2024

Regular decision applicants say Brown was their top choice. Why didn’t they apply early?
September 23, 2024

College Uncovered: Un-welcome to College
September 12, 2024

Why this will be the most extraordinary season for college admissions in years
September 4, 2024

Strategies to Bridge the Gap Between Financial Aid and College Costs
August 29, 2024

10 Best College Admissions Resources
August 29, 2024

6 Study Tips for College-Bound Teens
August 23, 2024

Another Top University Brings Back Standardized Tests to Admissions
August 20, 2024

How to stand out to colleges when attending a competitive high school
August 15, 2024

What are extracurricular activities for?
August 15, 2024

10 Ways International Students Can Pay for U.S. Graduate School
August 9, 2024

The 15 Graduate Schools With the Best Return on Investment
August 7, 2024

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Students Make When Applying to College
August 7, 2024

The Best Public Universities
August 7, 2024

Is BU the New MIT? Introducing the 15 Alt-Ivies of 2024.
August 7, 2024

7 Critical Steps to Find the Right Grad School
July 25, 2024

What Admission Counselors Don’t Tell You
July 25, 2024

Dr. Kat Cohen on Top Tips for College Admissions and Her Summers in the Hamptons
July 3, 2024

5 Ways to Make Your Scholarship Essay Stand Out
July 2, 2024

Top Private Universities Offer ‘Guaranteed’ Transfer Option
June 26, 2024

How high schoolers can use summer to boost their college application appeal
June 22, 2024

What the Pool of College Applicants Looked Like After Affirmative Action Ban
June 17, 2024

So Your Teen Wants a Summer Job—How Much Should Parents Step In to Help?
June 13, 2024

Can a College ‘Rating’ — Instead of a Ranking — Really Work?
June 12, 2024

Marymount students concerned about majors, maintaining school’s identity amid Northeastern acquisition
June 11, 2024

NEWSLINE: Universities in the South are quickly becoming more popular, especially with those in the Northeast
June 10, 2024

Colleges Want to Know What You Did Last Summer
June 10, 2024

Why High Schoolers in the Northeast Are Flocking South for College
June 7, 2024

How to Land a Marcomms Internship: A Guide for College Students
May 30, 2024

The End is Near for the Upper East Side’s Marymount Manhattan College
May 29, 2024

Some Colleges Are Requiring Test Scores Again: What it Means for Applicants
May 13, 2024

Wake-up call ahead as universities revive testing requirements
April 26, 2024

Navigating Higher Ed’s Rising Costs: Strategies for Affordability
April 23, 2024

Considering the Long-Term Impact of Rankings Changes
April 16, 2024

Readers agree: Harvard is right to bring back standardized tests
April 16, 2024

9 Ways to Help Your Teen With the College Decision
March 25, 2024

The SAT’s Return Has Frantic Parents Hiring $500-an-Hour Tutors
March 19, 2024

Vail’s rigorous coursework changes spark debate
March 16, 2024

Has College Admissions Returned to a Normal Level of Crazy?
February 29, 2024

Brown community members reflect on video introduction in admissions
February 26, 2024

Traits Business Schools Seek in Applicants

February 24, 2024

How International Students Should Think about Writing, AI
February 24, 2024

6 Key Qualities of Successful MBA Candidates
February 15, 2024

How to Perform Well on SAT, ACT Test Day
February 13, 2024

Dartmouth Will Again Require Standardized Tests
February 10, 2024

48,881 students apply to class of 2028, down 5% from last year
February 5, 2024

Another FAFSA Delay Alarms Students, Parents, Colleges, Higher Ed Advocates
February 2, 2024

A tool across eras: How college rankings continue to shape school prestige
February 2, 2024

How to Prepare for a College Admissions Interview
January 9, 2024

Does volunteering actually matter on college applications?
January 3, 2024

What U.S. College Waitlists Mean for International Students
December 21, 2023

How to Get Into Columbia University: Tips From Real Students and Experts
December 20, 2023

Class of 2028 Admissions Decisions
December 18, 2023

How to Make an “It” College Happen: Inside Vanderbilt’s Hot Streak
December 15, 2023

3 Reasons to Skip Applying to College Early
December 7, 2023

How to Get Into Stanford: 5 Tips From Admitted Students and Experts
November 15, 2023

SAT To Go Fully Digital In 2024
November 15, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About College Rolling Admissions
October 31, 2023

The SAT Is Making a Comeback. Here’s a Look at the Numbers and What They Tell Us
October 25, 2023

Parents are sharing the embarrassing questions their kids asked when they went off to college: ‘What’s my shoe size?’
October 13, 2023

Giant Projects, Big Bucks and an AI Arms Race
October 3, 2023

Common Reasons College Applications Get Rejected
September 12, 2023

What a Minor Is and Why It May (or May Not) Matter
September 11, 2023

Letter of Recommendation Examples for College Applicants
August 21, 2023

Harvard, UMass, Tufts update college applications after Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action
August 14, 2023

What International Students Should Know About Academic Integrity
August 9, 2023

Duke, Baruch, or Bust: Parents Debate If Pricey Private Schools Are Still Worth It
August 3, 2023

The 15 Colleges with the Best Alumni Networks
August 3, 2023

The Hottest College in Boston Is… Northeastern?
August 3, 2023

The Liberal Arts Colleges with the Best Return on Investment
July 25, 2023

The Slow Dismantling of College Legacy
July 23, 2023

Do good bosses even exist? These standout leaders prove they do
July 19, 2023

Most Ivy League Schools Now Have Female Presidents
July 15, 2023

From College Advising to Teacher Preparation: Affirmative Action Ruling May Reshape K-12
July 14, 2023

Considering a Catholic University? Here’s What to Know
July 14, 2023

College Admission Post-Affirmative Action: What Educators Need to Know
July 12, 2023

Here’s What Graduate Schools Think About Your College
June 27, 2023

Reporting on College Rankings and Ratings
June 23, 2023

10 College Costs Other Than Tuition and Housing
June 12, 2023

Maximizing Your Chances of Winning Financial Aid
June 11, 2023

How to appeal a financial aid suspension
May 26, 2023

How UAE students can apply to universities abroad
April 24, 2023

How to Find Scholarships for Graduate School
April 25, 2023

What Is a Good GRE Score for Graduate School Admissions?
April 6, 2023

Ambitious parents are spending hundreds of thousands on consultants to help get their kids into Ivy League schools, report says
April 1, 2023

Parents Are Paying Consultants $750,000 to Get Kids Into Ivy League Schools
March 31, 2023

Parents Are Paying Consultants $750,000 to Get Kids Into Ivy League Schools
March 31, 2023

Would GPT-4 Get Into Your College or University?
March 29, 2023

An Inside Look at College Financial Aid Letters
March 26, 2023

The Promise and Peril of ChatGPT and AI Platforms in Higher Ed
March 24, 2023

Can Your College Admissions Offer Be Revoked?
March 8, 2023

Students switch up college plans as states pass anti-LGBTQ laws
March 4, 2023

Is This the Best College You’ve Never Heard Of?
February 24, 2023

Is This the Best College You’ve Never Heard Of?
February 24, 2023

How to Perform Well on SAT, ACT Test Day
February 16, 2023

How to Find Private School Scholarships
February 3, 2023

Here’s How Black College Applicants Can Get the Most Out of Scholarship Season
January 30, 2023

I Edited Mental Illness Out of My College Applications. I’m Not Alone.
December 31, 2022

These 15 Colleges Have the Best Return on Investment—Harvard Isn’t One of Them
December 16, 2022

These 15 Colleges Have the Best Return on Investment—Harvard Isn’t One of Them
December 16, 2022

13 Test Prep Tips for SAT and ACT Takers
November 17, 2022

What to Do While Waiting for College Admission Decisions
October 28, 2022

5 Ways to Get a Tuition Discount
October 28, 2022

How Many Colleges Should I Apply to?
October 10, 2022

What a College Minor Is and Why It Matters
September 22, 2022

The 15 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S.
September 22, 2022

The 15 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S.
September 22, 2022

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation for College
September 15, 2022

Common Reasons College Applications Get Rejected
September 13, 2022

What You Need to Know About College Tuition Costs
September 13, 2022

Consider Both Liberal Arts Colleges, National Universities
September 8, 2022

The Common App: Everything You Need to Know
September 7, 2022

Is College Admission Subjective Or Objective? What Experts Say
September 6, 2022

Gwyneth Paltrow x Kat Cohen: Navigating the College Admissions Process
August 30, 2022

Choosing the Right After-school and Extra Curricular Activities
August 29, 2022

A Complete Guide to the College Application Process
August 22, 2022

How Colleges Choose Which Students to Admit
August 16, 2022

How the Overturning of Roe v. Wade May Affect Students’ College Decisions
August 4, 2022

I Applied to College as a Homeless Teen. I Felt Like a Liar the Whole Time.
August 2, 2022

What Students Should Know About the GPA Scale
July 22, 2022

In Her Own Words: Katie Burns’ advice to parents and kids on college choices
July 21, 2022

Months After ED Data Released, Trinity Delays Announcing the Enrollment of the Class of 2026
July 18, 2022

What Is a Good MCAT Score?
July 14, 2022

How to Deal With a Bad College Roommate
June 22, 2022

The Hottest College in Boston Is… Northeastern?
June 17, 2022

The Hottest College in Boston Is… Northeastern?
June 17, 2022

High School Students Making the Most of Summer Break: Plan For College
June 4, 2022

4 Tips for Staying in Touch With Your Professors Post-Grad
Jun 1, 2022

How High School Students Can Make the Most of Their Summer Break
May 31, 2022

Feature: Investigating the Ethics of Out-of-School College Counseling
May 27, 2022

How to Pay for College Using Overlooked Strategies
May 25, 2022

Waitlisted? Here Are Your Options
May 19, 2022

Interested in Investment Banking? Here’s How to Land a Job
May 9, 2022

College Admission Insights
May 2, 2022

Choosing A Business School? Consider The ‘Four C’s’
April 30, 2022

College Counselor discusses National College Decision Day
April 28, 2022

Seeking College-Admissions Edge, More Students Take Gap Year
April 27, 2022

GMAT vs. GRE: Key Differences Between the Tests
April 20, 2022

Trinity Announces ED Results for Class of 2026; Applications Rise From Previous Year
April 12, 2022

Decision Time: Which MBA Program Offer Should You Accept?
April 8, 2022

Navigating the College Waitlist
April 8, 2022

MIT Will Require SAT, ACT Again
April 2, 2022

Why Is It So Hard to Get Into Medical School?
March 30, 2022

Is Graduate School Worth the Cost?
March 29, 2022

5 U.S. College Admissions Mistakes International Students Make
March 14, 2022

How Did the Pandemic Change STEM Careers?
March 14, 2022

How to Decide What Your College Major Should Be
March 8, 2022

Women Of The C-Suite: Dr Kat Cohen Of IvyWise On The Five Things You Need To Succeed As A C-Suite Senior Executive
February 23, 2022

Will Scandal Change How People View College Rankings?
February 19, 2022

Paying for Meals at College: What to Know About Costs
February 9, 2022

The SAT is Changing: Here’s What to Know
February 7, 2022

Admissions Consultants Praise College Board’s Shift to Virtual SAT
February 7, 2022

Enrollment applications for class of 2026 passes 10,000 marking new record
February 4, 2022

Colleges Send Mistaken Acceptances Every Year. Why Does This Keep Happening?
February 3, 2022

How to Get the Most out of College: 127 Ways to Make Connections, Make it Work for You, and Make a Difference
February 2, 2022

Dartmouth to Admit International Students Without Considering Ability to Pay
January 22, 2022

The Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education
December 29, 2021

6,305 students apply early decision to Columbia
December 15, 2021

How to Understand the Changes in Standardized Testing
December 8, 2021

Former Wharton Admissions Deputy: How To Get Into Your Target MBA Program
November 15, 2021

How to Get into the University of California System
November 5, 2021

Applying to business school? Here’s some advice.
November 1, 2021

Schools Are Doing Away With Admissions Advantages for Children of Alumni. Will It Change College Prep?
October 22, 2021

Academe Reacts to Convictions in Admissions Trial
October 11, 2021

What’s New on the 2022-2023 FAFSA
October 6, 2021

Is It Time To Ignore College Rankings? Experts Weigh In
September 27, 2021

What You Need to Know About College Tuition Costs
September 17, 2021

A Complete Guide to the College Application Process
September 13, 2021

IvyWise Founder & CEO Dr. Kat Cohen on Weekend Morning News KTLA
September 12, 2021

A fake COVID card can cause real trouble for college students. It’s also likely a crime.
August 11, 2021

Where Will Students Apply?
August 9, 2021

The Common App: Everything You Need to Know
August 2, 2021

How to Make a College List
July 23, 2021

What Does Need-Blind Admission Mean for International Students?
July 22, 2021

21 Places Worth Seeing on College Tours
July 8, 2021

High School Seniors Are Changing Their College Plans Because Of Covid
June 28, 2021

50 Questions to Ask on a College Visit
June 23, 2021

Top Undergrad Majors at the Best Medical Schools
June 4, 2021

The Persistent Grip of Social Class on College Admissions
May 26, 2021

20 Best Universities Podcasts of 2021
May 24, 2021

20 Best Process Planning Podcasts of 2021
May 15, 2021

Why the MCAT Is Harder Than a Typical College Exam
May 13, 2021

What Does Harvard’s Record-Low Admissions Rate Mean For the College — And For Higher Education?
April 30, 2021

‘Gray Area’: College Admissions and the Private Counseling Machine
April 29, 2021

Tulane Class of 2025 different than any class before it
April 28, 2021

GMAT vs. GRE: Key Differences Between the Tests
April 26, 2021

The College Waitlist is Longer Than Usual This Year—Here’s What Teens Can Do
April 23, 2021

College admits 8% of applicants for Class of 2025, will host prospective students virtually April 13
April 13, 2021

Exploring Independent Projects Using Social Media in COVID Times
April 13, 2021

Elite US universities boast record applications – and rejections
April 12, 2021

How to Get Admitted Off a College Waitlist
April 9, 2021

Top colleges see record application numbers amid pandemic
April 7, 2021

BU Class of 2025 accepted among record-breaking pool of applicants, continues trend of decreasing admission rates
April 5, 2021

A Great Admissions Year, for Some
April 5, 2021

College acceptance rates are tiny at these 9 selective schools
March 31, 2021

How to Apply (and Get in) to College During a Pandemic
March 24, 2021

The Unexpected Benefits of Attending a Virtual College Fair
March 16, 2021

GMAT vs. GRE: Which Exam Should You Take?
March 14, 2021

How to Find Admissions Statistics for College
February 25, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About the SATs
February 24, 2021

How to Choose a Med School for Pediatrics
February 22, 2021

These Public Schools Offer an Honors College
February 22, 2021

As admissions season descends, warning signs appear for low-income applicants
February 19, 2021

Here’s exactly how you can get yourself a spot at a top business school
February 2, 2021

Weighing Colleges Amid the Pandemic
February 1, 2021

The College Board’s (Smaller?) Future
January 25, 2021

Applying to College? Here’s What You Need to Know About Including Extracurriculars Activities
January 21, 2021

College Board Kills Subject Tests and SAT Essay
January 20, 2021

Want Your Child to Attend a Prestigious International University?
January 19, 2021

The Importance of Executive Functioning Skills Coaching
January 12, 2021

Admissions Have and Have-Nots
January 11, 2021

Benefits of an American Education
December 27, 2020

How to Identify Safety Schools in College Admissions
December 23, 2020

The Best College Admissions Consulting Agencies
December 16, 2020

IvyWise: Get Smart
November 24, 2020

Why Your Kids Need to Prepare for College Before High School
November 24, 2020

What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree?
November 16, 2020

How to Write About Coronavirus in a College Essay
October 21, 2020

How to Apply to College During the Coronavirus Pandemic
September 11, 2020

An Expert’s 5 Tips On Acing College Apps This Fall
September 2, 2020

How College Financial Aid Disbursement Works
August 3, 2020

How Easy Is It to Cheat on the SATs, Anyway?
July 10, 2020

Should I Take a Gap Year if My College Campus is Closed This Fall?
June 5, 2020

Impact Of Coronavirus (COVID-19) On College Tuition And Finances
June 2, 2020

How to Bridge a Financial Aid Gap This Fall
June 1, 2020

A College Adviser on What She’s Heard From Admissions Officers and Freaked-Out Students
May 11, 2020

Will colleges reopen in the fall?
April 28, 2020

These Public Schools Offer an Honors College
April 23, 2020

4 ways to take advantage of virtual tours and ‘visit many college campuses in one day’
April 9, 2020

College Admissions and Coronavirus: How Students and Families Should Navigate the New Normal
April 3, 2020

Looking To Get Into a Top College? These Are the Best College Admissions Consulting Companies of 2020
March 20, 2020

How The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Wreaking Havoc With The SAT
March 13, 2020

10 Costs to Expect When Applying to Medical School
January 28, 2020

De-stressing the College Admissions Process
January 2, 2020

What Students Should Know About SAT Prep Classes
October 25, 2019

How to Find and Secure Scholarships for College
October 10, 2019

Here’s How Much Medical Students are Paying Just to Get Into School
October 4, 2019

3 U.S. College Admissions Mistakes International Students Make
September 26, 2019

An After-School Routine to Help Kids and Parents Beat Homework Stress
September 5, 2019

No, Bribes Outlined in College Admission Scandal Aren’t The Same As Donating to University: Lawyers
August 23, 2019

Wising Up In Ivy’s Education!
August 23, 2019

A College Applicant Writes About Mental-Health Challenges. Should Admissions Red-Flag That File?
August 22, 2019

How to Stand Out When Applying to US Universities: 4 Tips
August 22, 2019

How to Reduce College Admissions Stress in the Wake of Operation Varsity Blues
August 20, 2019

Top 15 L.A. Public High Schools for Hollywood Families
August 18, 2019

Former Admissions Officer Weighs in on the “Varsity Blues” College Admissions Scandal
August 13, 2019

How Long Does it Take to Get a PhD Degree?
August 12, 2019

How to Turn a Summer Construction Job into a Killer College Essay
August 9, 2019

How to Choose the Right Extracurriculars for Your Child
August 2, 2019

What Are Your Chances of Getting Into Med School?
July 18, 2019

Hit the Beach, Then Hit the Books—Tutors Tag Along on Family Vacations
July 13, 2019

What the GMAT Is and How to Prepare for the Test
July 11, 2019

How to Get Into College: 7 Strategies
June 26, 2019

4 Key Lessons Parents of High Schoolers Must Learn About Planning for College
June 18, 2019

Top Undergrad Majors at the Best Medical Schools
June 14, 2019

What Type of Research Impresses Med Schools?
May 30, 2019

What Graduate Schools Think About Your College
May 23, 2019

What Colleges Look for: 6 Ways to Stand Out
May 22, 2019

Buds of Bilingualism
May 15, 2019

The Best Ways to Appeal College-Aid Offers
April 5, 2019

School’s Never Out: Lifelong Learning Can Benefit Your Career, Social Life – Even Your Health
Spring 2019

How to Find Research-Focused Medical Schools
March 29, 2019

College Admissions Fact-Checking
March 24, 2019

Baystate Business: Seafood, ESG, College Admissions (Radio)
March 18, 2019

Here Are 8 Organizations Helping Disadvantaged Students
March 18, 2019

College Cheating Scandal Shines Light on Admissions Process
March 18, 2019

College Cheating Scandal: Two Ex-admissions Officers Explain the Behind-the-Scenes Process
March 16, 2019

4 Counselors on the College Admissions Scandal
March 13, 2019

The Legitimate World of High-End College Admissions
March 13, 2019

When to Apply to College
March 13, 2019

Education Consultant Warns of Sketchy Services in B.C. Amid U.S. College Admissions Scandal
March 15, 2019

Confessions of a Former MIT Admissions Director
March 13, 2019

College Scandal Did a Terrible Disservice to Admissions: Former MIT Admissions Officer
March 15, 2019

Admissions Expert Weighs in on the Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin Admissions Cheating Scandal
March 12, 2019

Hollywood’s Go-To College Counselors Respond to Cheating Scandal: “This Is Not the Standard”
March 12, 2019

Former college admissions officers tell us just how broken the process is
March 12, 2019

The 15 best medical schools in the US, according to US News & World Report
March 12, 2019

All the Costs You Should Consider Before Applying to Business School
February 14, 2019

5 Colleges for Serious Video Gamers
February 14, 2019

12 Highly Successful People on the Best Way to Avoid Burnout and Stay Creative
February 4, 2019

What a Fellowship Is and Why You Might Want One
January 29, 2019

Want to nail your job search? Treat it like you’re applying for college
January 8, 2019

Early admissions gets a second, and sometimes third, round
January 7, 2019

Most people believe 6 myths about millionaires, and it can keep them from building their own wealth
January 5, 2019

The Luxe List: Best Private Tutors
January 2019