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The IB Program: A Guide for Parents and Students

Summer will be here before you know it, and with time off of school, students should pursue activities and programs that align with their interests instead of coasting through their school break. A productive summer break can help students stand out in the admissions process — while also helping them to explore their interests and gain a better understanding of what they want to do with their college education.

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Is a Preprofessional Program Right for You?

Summer will be here before you know it, and with time off of school, students should pursue activities and programs that align with their interests instead of coasting through their school break. A productive summer break can help students stand out in the admissions process — while also helping them to explore their interests and gain a better understanding of what they want to do with their college education.

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Designing Your Own Major: What You Need to Know

Summer will be here before you know it, and with time off of school, students should pursue activities and programs that align with their interests instead of coasting through their school break. A productive summer break can help students stand out in the admissions process — while also helping them to explore their interests and gain a better understanding of what they want to do with their college education.

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IvyWise What to Do if You've Been Deferred

What to Do if You’ve Been Deferred

Getting deferred from your top-choice school can be disappointing, but don’t despair! There are a number of steps that students can take after a deferral to improve their admission chances in the regular round.

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IvyWise Hidden Gem STEM Colleges

Hidden Gem STEM Colleges

I work with a lot of STEM-oriented students, many of whom are interested in engineering. When we start discussing their college list, it’s a parade of the usual suspects: MIT, Caltech, Georgia Tech, Cornell, University of Michigan, etc. But these schools aren’t right for everyone for various reasons — including size, location, and selectivity — and I enjoy telling families about other options that they have either never heard of or that might not be top of mind for them. Let’s look at four of these schools with strong engineering programs.

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IvyWise Five Important Soft Skills to Build in College

Five Important Soft Skills to Build in College

Having natural leadership talents, being team-oriented, excelling in high-pressure situations, resolving interpersonal conflict, and effectively engaging diverse audiences are all examples of soft skills that are crucial for success in the workplace and academia. Hiring managers and admissions committees use your resume, cover letter, essays, and interview responses to gauge what types of soft skills you possess. Let’s examine five important soft skills you can build in college and the professional outcomes from utilizing them.

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IvyWise Preparing for College Admissions When You Change Schools

Preparing for College Admissions When You Change Schools

You have it down to a science — you know the best way to get up to speed on class schedules and which clubs to join. Or perhaps this is your first time moving and you’re a little nervous about attending a new school. From a personal perspective, you have so much to consider.

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IvyWise Building Your U.S. College List as an International Student

Building Your U.S. College List as an International Student

Before you begin your final year of secondary school, it’s important to finalize your college list — a complete list of all the colleges or universities to which you will apply. We recommend a balanced mix of 13-15 likely, target, and reach colleges for this list. But how do you get to this point?

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IvyWise Exploring the Advantages of College Consortiums

Exploring the Advantages of College Consortiums

When you’re looking at colleges, you might come across the term “consortium,” which refers to a group of colleges that collaborate to expand the resources and opportunities available to their students. For high school students considering their future college options, it’s important to understand what consortium colleges can offer. Let’s dive into what these consortiums are and highlight some examples to help you see the unique opportunities they provide.

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IvyWise IvyWise An Expat's Guide to U.S. College Admissions

An Expat’s Guide to U.S. College Admissions

Embarking on the U.S. college application journey as an expat can feel as puzzling as your first day at your new international school — despite your well-developed cultural adaptability, cross-cultural communication skills, and unique global perspective. Having spent my formative years attending an American school in the Netherlands, I felt equally perplexed by the U.S. college admissions process. I was excited at the prospect of living in the U.S. for the first time since I was four years old; however, I was scared to be an ocean away from my family and nervous about how to navigate the process.

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