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The word “finals” strikes fear in the hearts of most students, as it’s the culmination of a semester’s worth of work and sometimes the determining factor of a final course grade. The end of the semester can be especially distressing…

While meal choices shouldn’t be the biggest factor when it comes to enrollment decisions, top-tier dining options are always an asset. Many universities have revamped their menu offerings to provide students with diverse and high-qualit…

Students who plan to go to medical school generally spend their undergraduate years pursuing a pre-med course of study to prepare them for a career in medicine or other health fields. But what exactly is pre-med, and what courses are you ex…

The SAT may have changed a lot in recent years, including going digital-only for international students in 2023 and for the U.S. in 2024. But one thing hasn’t changed ­— a good SAT score will help you gain acceptance into the schools o…

The Common Application is officially open, and many college-bound high school students are hard at work on their college applications. In addition to the main Common App essay, many schools might also require supplements that include some t…

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…

Many schools utilize the Common App as their primary application form, and school-specific supplements allow every institution to customize this universal application in order to build a well-rounded first-year class. From asking about a st…

…Some schools—such as Amherst College, Stanford University, and Swarthmore College—do not guarantee they will cover a student’s full demonstrated need. But they generally offer generous financial aid packages to students with demonstra…

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…

…ated the transfer admissions program at Stanford University, I understand the unique challenges and considerations that students face with their decision to apply to transfer to a different college or university. Tag along as I share some p…

…nselor and Former Admissions Officer at Stanford University  Are you an aspiring artist considering applying to art or design programs? Chances are, you’ve seen an application requirement for a portfolio to highlight your creative backgr…

…nselor and Former Admissions Officer at Stanford University  When applying to arts programs or majors, many colleges will require an art portfolio as part of the admissions process. This is a critical piece of your college application that…

Here are the Colleges That are Open for On-Campus Visits After more than a year without in-person college tours, some universities are reopening for on-campus visits. Visiting colleges can be a valuable opportunity for students to get a com…

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…

…arent, Minnesota Daughter Accepted to Stanford University " came into the IvyWise process late but quickly honed in on what she needed to concentrate on. She already had a rigorous courseload and top test scores but her confidence was lo…

…decky and Lia Neal, both of whom attend Stanford University, after having won medals in swimming at the Rio Olympics in 2016 while they were still in high school. But, let’s be clear, most high school athletes do not end up getting anywhe…

…nstitute, the Stanford Jazz Workshop at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, offers a wide range of summer jazz immersion experiences. Younger students can elect more structured programs while older, mature students will delight in…

Watch Some of the Newest Members of the Class of 2021 Learn of Their Acceptances Admission decisions for the class of 2021 are in, and college bound students across the country are deciding where to spend the next four years. Students have…

Colleges Continue to Report Record-Low Admission Rates, Stanford Admits 4.69% of Applicants for the Class of 2020   It was another competitive admission season for the class of 2020, with admission rates for the incoming freshman class…

…aitlist) 3.96% Pomona College 2.1% 7.4% Stanford University 1.4% 3.68% Wesleyan University 0.5% 20.15% What to Do If You’re Waitlisted There are a number of resources out there for waitlisted students. At IvyWise, our team of expert couns…