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When searching for best-fit colleges, size is often one of the first things that students consider. Many college-bound students already have an idea of what they're looking for in a school before they start researching specific institutions…

Cornell University is an Ivy League institution nestled in the natural beauty of upstate New York. Its world-renowned programs in engineering, architecture, and hospitality, among others, are just a few reasons that many prospective student…

About IvyWise The IvyWise Team Marc Lonergan Executive Director of Operations As the Executive Director of Operations, Marc oversees the client relations, research, tutoring, and counseling teams, and maintains close relationships with I…

The Coalition Application and the Common Application are two platforms that streamline the college application process. While both serve the common goal of simplifying the application experience, they differ in several ways. Understanding t…

Students who are interested in attending a liberal arts college have a lot of options — just over 200 private institutions in the U.S., not to mention the liberal arts programs at many larger universities. All liberal arts schools special…

October brings the smells of pumpkin spice and apple cider, colorful fall foliage, and spooky season. For Halloween, there is nothing better than a good ghost story — or several! While unexplained things may go bump in the night at many c…

While Friday the 13th is traditionally associated with superstitions and fears, it has paved the way for some unique college campus traditions. Beyond the folklore, some universities have created their own quirky and spirited traditions tha…

About IvyWise The IvyWise Team Emily O'Brien Client Relations Associate As a Client Relations Associate, Emily works directly with IvyWise counselors and families to ensure that students are getting the most out of their experience and pro…

Do you already know what career you want, or are you still exploring your options? A summer internship is a great opportunity to gain work experience and leadership skills, network with professionals, and learn more about a career field you…

About IvyWise The IvyWise Team Emily Anderson Marketing and Events Coordinator As the Marketing & Events Coordinator, Emily supports media relations for IvyWise and event planning for webinars, industry conferences, and in-person event…

Summer break is a great time for students to relax, but summer shouldn’t be spent just lounging around! Students should use this break in their academic schedule to pursue their interests and one way to do that is through reading and rese…

By Cheryl, IvyWise WiseStart™ Counselor 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 st…

Note: Starting with the 2023-24 application season, Columbia University is no longer offering alumni admissions interviews.  For students who dream of attending an Ivy League university in a big city, Columbia University is often their top…

When most students think of top-tier colleges, Princeton and Harvard are likely some of the first schools to come to mind. Both institutions are members of the Ivy League that have plenty of famous alumni, as well as ample research and lear…

IvyWise Scholar Erica Shares Her Top Tips for Students Applying to College It's so important to have perspective when going through the college admissions journey, which is why we've reached out to one of our own students, Erica, to shar…

Learn Which Colleges are Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines for Students As many colleges prepare to welcome a larger number of students back to campus this fall, some universities are moving to require COVID-19 vaccines for all members of the com…

By Cara, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor  I’ve spent a lot of time over the past several years thinking about the answer to one (admittedly nerdy, very college counselor-y) question: If I could go to college all over again, which…

When it comes to helping your student craft their college list, fit is the most important decision factor. This is especially true when your child has a disability and needs extra support and accommodations to be successful in college. Hund…

About IvyWise The IvyWise Team Megan Zuckerman PR and Events Manager As the PR and Events Manager, Megan manages media relations for IvyWise and supports event planning for webinars, industry conferences, and other events. Megan earned her…

About IvyWise The IvyWise Team Kameron Ghanavati Enrollment Advisor As Enrollment Advisor, Kameron helps match IvyWise families to the counselor and programs that best fit their needs and brings knowledge from his Client Relations backgrou…

Here are the Colleges that Superscore the ACT Superscoring is the practice of considering only the highest section scores across all SAT or ACT test scores that are submitted when evaluating applications. Many schools already superscore for…