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Friday, February 16, 2024
IvyWise On-Demand: It’s Not Too Late to Make the Most of Summer 2024

IvyWise On-Demand: It’s Not Too Late to Make the Most of Summer 2024

Events It's Not Too Late to Make the Most of Summer 2024 DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT Summer is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to plan for a productive break! 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! Join IvyWise college admissions counselors and a member of the Summer Discovery team as they explain the importance of having a productive summer and share suggestions to identify the best activities, courses, and programs for your interests and goals.
Thursday, January 4, 2024
IvyWise On-Demand: Extracurricular Activities Brainstorming

IvyWise On-Demand: Extracurricular Activities Brainstorming

Events Extracurricular Activities Brainstorming DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT Are you participating in the right extracurricular activities? Gaining admission to top colleges and universities is incredibly difficult for even the most academically qualified applicants, and soft factors, like activities, are often the dealmakers today. Join IvyWise college admissions counselors as they demystify what admissions officers are looking for when evaluating activities and how they factor into your overall student profile.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Summer Online Learning Suggestions for High School Students

Summer Online Learning Suggestions for High School Students

Brain drain is always a risk during the long summer months. If you are interested in exploring online learning options this summer, it’s important to do your research and pinpoint opportunities that align with your interests and goals. We’ve selected some exciting experiences for students with a variety of different ambitions, which can serve as excellent starting points in your summer planning journey.
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.
Monday, June 1, 2020
Staying Engaged with Language Learning Over Summer Break

Staying Engaged with Language Learning Over Summer Break

For students studying a foreign language, learning doesn't have to stop just because class is no longer in session. In fact, summer break is the perfect opportunity to engage with a language more informally in order to continue to learn and develop language skills outside of the classroom. Often, after a lot of classroom learning, a language learner will start overthinking the language, or get lost in the weeds and lose touch with the fundamentals of basic comprehension and expression.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Summer College Prep: Evaluating Test-Optional Policies, Transcripts, and Extracurriculars

Summer College Prep: Evaluating Test-Optional Policies, Transcripts, and Extracurriculars

Summer can be a time for sleeping in, seeing friends and family, and almost forgetting you were a student for a bit. But it’s also an opportunity to work on projects you didn’t have time for during the school year. The real question is how to balance the summer with relaxing and being both personally and academically productive.
Monday, March 1, 2021
Exploring Independent Projects Using Social Media and Research

Exploring Independent Projects Using Social Media and Research

Virtual school got you down? Are you interested in turning your love of memes and social media into a project that could help you get into college? This past year has been hard for many students who want to explore their interests through extracurricular activities but have been limited by the availability of opportunities because of the pandemic.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Are You Ready to Start On Your College Applications This Summer?

Are You Ready to Start On Your College Applications This Summer?

Summer break is right around the corner, meaning there are only a couple of months left before current juniors wrap up the school year and become the next class of college applicants! Now’s the time for juniors to evaluate where they are with their college prep and if they’re ready for the next step – starting on college applications over the summer. At IvyWise we advise rising seniors to get a head start on their college applications by working on their Common App essay and supplements during the summer.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
College Prep 101: How to Utilize Summer Experiences to Stand Out

College Prep 101: How to Utilize Summer Experiences to Stand Out

It's nearing that time of year when school lets out for the summer and you can finally relax, kick back, and binge watch your favorite Netflix shows or just hang out by the pool all day, right? Well, not really. For high school students who aspire to go on to college, they should know that colleges pay attention to what you do over the summer.
Friday, April 29, 2022
3 Ways to Improve Your Executive Functioning Skills this Summer

3 Ways to Improve Your Executive Functioning Skills this Summer

Executive functioning is our brain’s management system, consisting of a group of skills that allow us to set goals, plan ahead, and get things done. These skills are crucial, not only in the context of academics but also in our everyday lives. These skills are learnable and can be improved with consistent practice, much like a runner training for a race, and summer can be a great time to build those skills and set up a successful school year in the fall.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
How to Plan a Productive Summer Break

How to Plan a Productive Summer Break

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. The key to a productive summer break is to plan ahead!
Monday, June 4, 2018
It’s Not Too Late! 4 Last-Minute Summer Activities For Students

It’s Not Too Late! 4 Last-Minute Summer Activities For Students

Don’t have any productive summer plans? While it might be too late for many summer programs, there are still a number of initiatives that students can do in order to have a productive summer break and stand out when it comes time to apply to college. When evaluating applications, colleges don’t just want to see what you’re doing inside of the classroom.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
IvyWise Summer Reading List

IvyWise Summer Reading List

When it comes to your college application, colleges will look to see how you spent your time outside of school. In addition to your extracurricular activities, you may also want to list hobbies and interests that you commit a significant amount of time to. Reading is probably one of the best hobbies you can have - it can deepen your interests in a particular subject, help you become a better writer, and will prepare you for the often grueling reading lists in college-level courses.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Juniors: Getting on Track Before Summer Break

Juniors: Getting on Track Before Summer Break

Junior year is a busy time for students, and arguably one of the most critical college prep years. There’s only a little bit of time left before summer break and juniors are suddenly rising seniors – and ready to start applying to college. There’s a lot that juniors can do between now and then to prepare and get on track with their college prep.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Test Prep Checklist for Sophomores and Juniors

Test Prep Checklist for Sophomores and Juniors

If you’re not already preparing for the SAT or ACT, now’s the time to get started! The spring semester is a popular testing time, and high school sophomores and juniors need to have a plan to prepare for these important college admission exams. An excellent SAT or ACT score is not a guarantee of admission, but it can be the difference between the “maybe” and the “no” pile when admissions officers are reviewing applications.
Friday, March 3, 2023
Summer Activities for Grades K-12

Summer Activities for Grades K-12

It’s never too early to look into summer programs for your child. Summer programs are a great opportunity to delve into a subject more deeply, participate in sports activities, and prepare for standardized tests. Many summer programs offer subjects and opportunities you can’t find in most schools.
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