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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
IvyWise Live: Class of 2025 College Application Primer With Former Admissions Directors

IvyWise Live: Class of 2025 College Application Primer With Former Admissions Directors

Events Class of 2025 College Application Primer With Former Admissions Directors DATE AND TIME Wednesday, May 15 7pm ET Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT After three years of hard work, it is almost time for the Class of 2025 to apply to college!  But what comes next? Join IvyWise college admissions counselors for a deep dive into the college application process and how you can set yourself up for success as you look ahead to the 2024-2025 college admissions cycle.
Friday, January 26, 2024
IvyWise On-Demand: College Admissions 101 Series: Bringing the College Admissions Rubric to Life with Case Studies

IvyWise On-Demand: College Admissions 101 Series: Bringing the College Admissions Rubric to Life with Case Studies

Events College Admissions 101 Series: Bringing the College Admissions Rubric to Life with Case Studies DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT When it comes down to two applicants, how do colleges decide which student gets in and why? Join IvyWise college admissions counselors - each with experience in admissions committees making tough decisions in the room where it all happens - as they demystify how U.S.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
IvyWise On-Demand: College Admissions 101 Series: Common App and Essays

IvyWise On-Demand: College Admissions 101 Series: Common App and Essays

Events College Admissions 101 Series: Common App and Essays DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT With over 1,000 colleges and universities available on the Common Application, most high school seniors will use the application to apply to the colleges on their list. While the Common App may seem straightforward, there are many tips you can use to showcase your best self when applying to college. In this webinar, IvyWise college admissions counselors walk event attendees through each step of the Common App, including the activities section and the optional community disruption question, sharing their expert insight on how students can stand out to admissions officers when using the Common App.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
IvyWise On-Demand: College Admissions Q&A for Seniors

IvyWise On-Demand: College Admissions Q&A for Seniors

Events College Admissions Q&A for Seniors DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT With many schools offering Early Decision and Early Action rounds, many seniors find themselves with questions about developing the right application strategy for their personal college list.  Join IvyWise College Admissions Counselors for an interactive webinar, in which they cover a variety of topics, including deciding whether you should apply to a top-choice school early, how to finalize your list of schools to which to apply, and ensuring that your personal statement and supplemental essays are as strong as can be. At the end of the presentation, IvyWise experts answered attendees' questions about the college admissions process.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
IvyWise On-Demand: Class of 2027 College Application Primer With Former Admissions Directors

IvyWise On-Demand: Class of 2027 College Application Primer With Former Admissions Directors

Events Class of 2027 College Application Primer With Former Admissions Directors DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT As the Class of 2027 finishes up their first year of high school, now is a great time to regroup on the past few months and plan ahead for the rest of high school. Join IvyWise college admissions counselors for a deep dive into the college application process and how you can set yourself up for success over the next few years of high school. Attendees learn about selecting the right courses, developing their personal profile, and identifying the best-fit extracurricular activities and summer plans.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
IvyWise On-Demand: Class of 2026 College Application Primer With Former Admissions Directors

IvyWise On-Demand: Class of 2026 College Application Primer With Former Admissions Directors

Events Class of 2026 College Application Primer With Former Admissions Directors DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT The Class of 2026 is almost halfway done with high school, but there is still plenty of time to take advantage of the flexibility and opportunity that next few years can offer. Join IvyWise college admissions counselors for a deep dive into the college application process and how you can set yourself up for success over the next few years of high school. Attendees learn about selecting the right courses, developing their personal profile, identifying the best-fit extracurricular activities and summer plans, and beginning the college search process.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
5 Most Frequently Asked Questions as a Counselor and Former Admissions Officer

5 Most Frequently Asked Questions as a Counselor and Former Admissions Officer

In a recent interview on the Smartless podcast, renowned scientist and MIT professor Max Tegmark was asked how he explains his job to people he just met. If he doesn’t feel like talking to the person asking, he explained, he simply says he works in physics, which is boring and confusing enough that there are typically no follow-up questions. If he feels like talking, however, he calls himself an astronomer, which usually leads to more interesting and entertaining conversations.
Monday, May 16, 2022
Impactful Recommendation Letters for Graduate Admissions

Impactful Recommendation Letters for Graduate Admissions

By Indhika, IvyWise Graduate Admissions Counselor Many graduate programs require three letters of recommendation as part of their application process. Recommendation letters are the only part of your application that you will not be able to review and, as such, it is important to identify recommendation letter writers that will most compellingly capture your skills, achievements, personal attributes, and potential contributions to the school you are applying to and field you are building a career in. While admissions committees read A LOT of recommendation letters that often sound very much alike, there are some recommendation letters that truly stand out and enhance an applicant’s profile.
Thursday, March 31, 2022
How the Undergrad Transcript Impacts Grad Opportunities

How the Undergrad Transcript Impacts Grad Opportunities

Graduate school offers a rigorous curriculum in a fast-paced environment. ­One way admissions officers determine your ability to be academically successful is by reviewing your transcripts. Official transcripts from each institution you have previously attended showing all undergraduate and/or graduate work included will be a required component of the application materials.
Thursday, March 31, 2022
The Power of Project Mentorship

The Power of Project Mentorship

Given how high stakes the race for admission to top schools feels nowadays, with a surfeit of qualified applicants often selected on the unique attributes they’ll bring to a university’s student body, high schoolers are always looking for ways that can help them stand out from the crowd.  This is where independent projects come in! There has been an explosion of interest these past few years in pursuing a project of a student’s own accord outside of school, demonstrating both their passion for a topic and their commitment to advancing their own learning.
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, February 28, 2022
Tips for Practicing Essay Writing Over Spring Break

Tips for Practicing Essay Writing Over Spring Break

Tips for Practicing Essay Writing Over Spring Break For many students, essay writing is one of the most intimidating parts of the college application process. While the Common Application essay is open-ended and leaves a lot of room for interpretation, some supplemental college essays are extremely specific. Whatever the prompt, students must rise to the occasion and submit the strongest applications possible.
Monday, February 28, 2022
4 College App Tips for International Students

4 College App Tips for International Students

There are many good reasons to attend university in the U.S. One of the major features that tends to draw international students is the relative flexibility of the U.
Friday, January 28, 2022
Planning Summer Activities During Spring Semester

Planning Summer Activities During Spring Semester

By Tiffany, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor The summer season can be an impactful period in the college admissions process, and it is important to start planning for the longer break now. In fact, many universities prompt students to answer some variation of the “How did you spend your last two summers?” question in their supplemental essays.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
How to Show Gratitude After Early Apps

How to Show Gratitude After Early Apps

Well, we’ve eclipsed the early application deadlines! I can hear the collective sigh of relief emanating from the school hallways and even the deep admissions-related subreddits. For so many students around the world, their eyes and efforts have been singularly focused on college.
Friday, October 29, 2021
How to Finalize Your Personal Statement

How to Finalize Your Personal Statement

The personal statement is a critical component of a strong and compelling college application that often becomes the most daunting to students. However, the experience doesn’t have to be stressful. I would argue that it can even be fun, as it’s an excellent opportunity for you to not only share who you are with the admissions officers reading your applications but also a chance for you to flex your writing skills—a competency that will grow in importance as you make your way through your college coursework and beyond.
Friday, October 29, 2021
Qualities to Demonstrate Throughout the MBA Application

Qualities to Demonstrate Throughout the MBA Application

By Nellie, IvyWise MBA & Graduate Admissions Counselor Recent graduates and working professionals may be wondering what an MBA admission committee is looking for as they build the next generation of business leaders. Overall, it is important to understand that you need to tell your own unique and consistent story throughout the application. However, MBA admissions committees will also be looking for specific traits throughout your application.
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.
Monday, October 4, 2021
Advice For First-Generation College Students

Advice For First-Generation College Students

By an IvyWise College Admissions Counselor Embarking on a new journey is a challenging task to undertake. Going to college is among the most difficult new journeys, given that, for many students, it marks the first time being on your own and navigating a complex system. For first-generation college students, the journey can be even more challenging, considering you cannot turn to family members for guidance.
Monday, September 27, 2021
Choosing a Philanthropic Extracurricular Activity

Choosing a Philanthropic Extracurricular Activity

What do Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg have in common? Aside from their remarkable commitment to their causes, both started to work to build the society they want to live in before they turned 20. And they have a lot of inspiring company among young changemakers!
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