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Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Rising Seniors, Get Ready for Application Season

Rising Seniors, Get Ready for Application Season

Many IvyWise students have been working with their counselor to finalize their college lists and build resumes. They will begin drafting their personal essays later this summer. However, if you have not gotten started on any of these items, you can use the summer to catch up on the application process and even get ahead!
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Setting Academic and College Prep Goals

Setting Academic and College Prep Goals

Setting academic and college prep goals now is a great way to get students excited about their college prep and alleviate some of the stress commonly associated with planning for college. While it may not be time to apply to college yet, starting to think about academic and college prep goals now will make it easier for students to identify solid goals by the time application season rolls around. It will also allow them to relax over any upcoming breaks, rather than stressing about what they need to accomplish before school is back in session.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Seniors: You’ve Submitted Your Applications, Now What?

Seniors: You’ve Submitted Your Applications, Now What?

The college admissions process is a huge undertaking, and submitting your applications is a great achievement. Regardless of your admissions decisions, you should feel proud and celebrate this accomplishment. You can finally study for your next test, go to the movies with your friends, or read for pleasure without that little voice in your head (or perhaps a parent or IvyWise counselor) reminding you that you should be working on your college applications.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Setting Fall Semester Academic and College Prep Goals

Setting Fall Semester Academic and College Prep Goals

Whether you’re a freshman still adjusting to your first year of high school, or a college-bound junior ready to hit the ground running, it’s important to set academic and college prep goals for the fall as soon as school starts back up. Goals not only help keep students on track with their college prep, they also help students learn more about who they are, what they’re interested in, and how they can better pursue those interests. Goals can also help students stay motivated during a particularly busy or stressful time.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Should You Apply Early Decision? Early Decision Plans Explained

Should You Apply Early Decision? Early Decision Plans Explained

As you're researching schools on your college list, you may come across unfamiliar terms, such as Early Decision, Early Action, and Single Choice Early Action, among others. These are application options that differ based on the deadline, response date, and your commitment to attend the school, if accepted. Deciding which path to take involves research into school policies, not to mention preparation!
Monday, February 8, 2016
So You Got Deferred — Now What?

So You Got Deferred — Now What?

As early application decisions are released this December, some students may encounter a strange outcome that isn’t as clear-cut as an acceptance or denial – a deferral. This can be a confusing end result after working so hard on your early application, but luckily there’s a lot you can do to understand exactly what a deferral means and how to improve your chances of admission. A deferral is an admissions outcome wherein an early applicant, for various reasons, has been sent to the regular admissions cycle for reevaluation, and will receive a decision in March or April with the other regular applicants.
Friday, February 5, 2016
Starting Second Semester off Right: Tips for a Successful Spring Term

Starting Second Semester off Right: Tips for a Successful Spring Term

While it can be tempting to simply count down the days until summer break, spring semester is a prime time for high school underclassmen to prepare for the college admissions process, and for college-bound seniors to close out the year on a high note. Believe it or not, seniors, you are not off the hook just yet! Here are some tips for high school students to ensure a productive and successful spring semester.
Friday, February 5, 2016
Strategies to Minimize the Blow of College Rejection

Strategies to Minimize the Blow of College Rejection

By Nat, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor It seems that every year we hear about how college admissions has become increasingly competitive. Harvard reported a 3.45% admission rate for the Class of 2027, and many other selective schools have announced record-low admission rates as well.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Summer Bucket List For Rising Seniors

Summer Bucket List For Rising Seniors

Incoming senior, rising senior — these terms refer to a high school student who has just completed their junior year and will be starting their senior year in the fall. For many rising seniors, the end of their junior year marks the beginning of the long, and often stressful, college application process. While the full Common Application and school specific supplements aren't released until August, some essay topics have already been revealed, and many students are taking the initiative to begin working on their application essays over the long summer break.
Monday, January 4, 2021
College-Bound Students: Start Making Your Summer Plans Now

College-Bound Students: Start Making Your Summer Plans Now

Summer might seem far away, but it is important to start making your summer plans now. From conducting an independent project to attending a summer program at a university campus, there are several ways for students to fight summer brain drain and stay on track with their college admissions goals! It’s always been important to make sure your activities align with your interests.
Monday, January 4, 2021
Seniors: There’s Still Time! Application Season Isn’t Over Yet

Seniors: There’s Still Time! Application Season Isn’t Over Yet

Seniors: if you’re still working on your college applications, you’re not alone. The application season is still going strong for colleges with deadlines past the standard Jan. 1 cutoff, and with the tumultuous year many colleges have already extended application deadlines and we expect even more to keep their Early Decision II and Regular Decision pools open well into February.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Preparing for Admissions Decisions

Preparing for Admissions Decisions

College admissions decisions can stir up a host of emotions including anxiety, disappointment, excitement, confusion, and ambivalence. Students should try to prepare for a multitude of different outcomes and strive to trust the admissions process itself as well as their own instincts. At the end of the day, applicants who compiled a balanced list of best-fit schools can feel confident that they will gain admission to an institution where they will be successful and happy.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Summer Test Prep Checklist for Rising Juniors and Seniors

Summer Test Prep Checklist for Rising Juniors and Seniors

Summer SAT Prep: Effective Tips & Strategies for Success The summer is an important time for college prep, and students should be spending it wisely. Spending your summer solely preparing for the ACT or SAT is not impactful in terms of strengthening your application, but interspersing some test prep in between your regular summer activities can go a long way toward helping you reach your goal score. For students taking a challenging course load, the school year doesn’t offer many opportunities to squeeze in additional test prep.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
A Gap Year Can Set the Stage for a More Meaningful College Experience

A Gap Year Can Set the Stage for a More Meaningful College Experience

If you surveyed the participants of an average college freshmen orientation, you probably wouldn’t be surprised to learn that the incoming class has a variety of experiences and backgrounds. However, it might be surprising to learn about the growing number of students who chose to take extended time between completing high school and enrolling in a university of their choice. Deferring enrollment—typically coined a gap year—is when a student decides to forgo a traditional timeline in pursuit of a different experience.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
The Truth About Gap Years

The Truth About Gap Years

Across the country, high school seniors are making plans for life after graduation. For many colleges is the obvious choice, but not for all. Gap years, where students take time off between high school and college, are becoming increasingly popular in the US.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
The Truth About Recommendation Letters

The Truth About Recommendation Letters

Grades and test scores are important factors when evaluating college applications, but they don't tell the whole story. When admissions officers evaluate applicants, they review both "hard factors" (quantitative measures like GPA) as well as "soft factors," such as essays, extracurricular activities, demonstrated interest, and recommendation letters. What role do letters of recommendation play during the college admissions process?
Thursday, December 28, 2017
The Ultimate Guide to College Admissions Interviews

The Ultimate Guide to College Admissions Interviews

There are so few places in the college application process for a student’s voice to be truly heard. Sure there’s the essay and email communication with an admissions representative, but what makes a college admissions interview such a valuable opportunity is the chance to talk about yourself in a less structured and less formal way. It’s an opportunity to share your story the way you want it to be heard.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Behind on Your College Apps? Here’s How to Catch Up

Behind on Your College Apps? Here’s How to Catch Up

Now that the early application round has closed, the window to craft thorough, compelling, and thoughtful regular decision applications is quickly closing. Many Regular Decision deadlines aren’t until January 1, so if you’re just now starting on your admissions journey, or need some help getting back on track, here’s what you need to do now in order to catch up and be ready to submit great applications by the regular decision deadlines. Make an appointment as soon as possible with your college counselor to go over your balanced college list (or what you have so far), what you need to do now to get on track, and collaborate on a plan of action.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Tips for the College Transition

Tips for the College Transition

Making the jump from high school to college can be exciting, but also overwhelming for some students. With college life comes more independence, but also significantly more responsibilities than students may be used to at home. It’s easy to have a smooth college transition, however, if students keep these simple tips in mind.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Tips to Prepare for AP Exams

Tips to Prepare for AP Exams

AP exams take place in May each year, and students must prepare and organize a school year's worth of material into a manageable study schedule before the exams. Doing well in an AP course may raise a student's GPA, and by earning a 4 or 5 on an exam, students can even receive college course credit before stepping foot on a college campus. Students can take AP courses and exams on a variety of subjects, including Calculus AB and BC, biology, and world history.
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