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Choosing a College

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.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Navigating the Future: The Timeless Value of a Liberal Arts Education

Navigating the Future: The Timeless Value of a Liberal Arts Education

Choosing a college can feel like trying to select the perfect ice cream flavor from an endless array of options. Research universities and liberal arts colleges are just two of those flavors, each with its own unique ingredients and experiences. In this article, we'll delve into the world of liberal arts colleges and explore why they might be the perfect choice for some high school students.
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, August 31, 2023
Liberal Arts Colleges Are Still a Great Choice for Many Students

Liberal Arts Colleges Are Still a Great Choice for Many Students

By Chris, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor The cost of attending a four-year college continues to grow and is already one of the largest investments a family can make, with many private colleges and universities charging upwards of $70,000 a year in tuition, room, and board.  Given the scale of that investment and the potential stakes of a poor choice, many students and parents focus on post-college prospects for employment and want their investment to pay off in the form of solid, and hopefully lucrative, career options. For some students, this means trying to decide what careers they are interested in while still in high school and engaging in a college search they believe will propel them to success in that field.
Monday, October 12, 2020
Colleges with Programs for Students with Special Needs

Colleges with Programs for Students with Special Needs

  When it comes to compiling your list of colleges to apply to, fit is the most important decision factor. There are thousands of colleges in the United States, including many schools with programs tailored to students with neurodiversity and/or learning differences — though these programs often cost an additional fee. To pinpoint the choices that best align with your student’s unique learning and developmental needs, research is crucial.
Monday, August 31, 2020
5 Things You Need to Consider as a Math Major

5 Things You Need to Consider as a Math Major

Mathematics is one of the most useful skills to gain in high school and college, as it helps open the door for many lucrative and fulfilling careers. As a math student and a professor, I've seen a lot of students go on to do great things with their math degrees. Math majors can get hired as actuaries, statisticians, financial planners, cryptographers, and accountants straight out of college.
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?
Friday, July 29, 2022
The Benefits of Athletics at a Division III College

The Benefits of Athletics at a Division III College

By Chris, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor and Former Associate Dean of Admission at Wesleyan University So, you’re a high-level athlete who wants to compete collegiately. You’ve committed time, effort, and energy to being the best athlete you can be, competing for your high school team, your club team, working on speed and agility, lifting weights, and developing your skill set. You’ve made an investment in something you love and want to continue at a high level, and it’s time to leverage that in the college search.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
3 Types of Students Who Should Consider a Liberal Arts Education

3 Types of Students Who Should Consider a Liberal Arts Education

By Tasha, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor and Former Admissions Officer at the University of Southern California Have you dreamt of an intimate and intellectually rigorous college experience, one where you engage in deep classroom discussions around a single table with your professor and classmates? Seminar style classrooms, like the one described above, is the bread and butter of liberal arts colleges. The liberal arts model is all about small class size, critical thinking, inspiring classroom discussion, interdisciplinary learning and intellectual curiosity.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Standing Out in the Liberal Arts College Admissions Process

Standing Out in the Liberal Arts College Admissions Process

I’ve always been fond of the small but mighty group of institutions called liberal arts colleges. Maybe it’s because I began my admissions career at a liberal arts college. It might also be because, as numerous highly selective universities share that their number of applications increase by tens of thousands (and in some cases, eclipse 100,000!
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.
Friday, February 5, 2016
4 Things Students Shouldn’t Stress About When Applying to College

4 Things Students Shouldn’t Stress About When Applying to College

By Scott, IvyWise Master College Counselor The college application process is potentially the most stressful time of a student's high school career. However, chances are they're stressing about things either out of their control, or fixating on one of the many myths surrounding the college admissions process. As a counselor, part of my job is to help alleviate some of this stress and help my students channel their energy into parts of the process that they can control.
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