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All-Women’s Colleges: What They Offer and What to Consider
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…
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Top MBA Programs Where You Can Apply As a College Senior
After college graduation, business-minded students often consider two options: beginning their professional career versus enrolling in an MBA program. While there is no one-size-fits-all choice, there are certain programs that often prove t…
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5 Ways Students Sabotage Their College Prep Without Realizing It
By Christine, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor Preparing for college (and indeed for life!) requires steady effort throughout high school. However, even the most prepared of students can inadvertently hurt their college chances by makin…
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Should You Care About College Rankings?
College rankings are often the first exposure that many students have to the concept of a “college list.” It’s easy to become familiar with a few “name brand” schools after seeing them at the top of a list, but what does that numb…
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The Ultimate Guide to College Admissions Interviews
By Cara, IvyWise Principal College Admissions Counselor There are so few places in the college application process for a student’s voice to be truly heard. Sure there’s the essay and email communication with an admissions representative…
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The Case for Reviving the Humanities
By Christine, IvyWise Premier College Admissions Counselor “Where art thou, would-be humanists?” Once upon a time, it was cool to study history and literature, but this fall, some of the most in-demand college classes will not be coveri…
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Is the Ivy League Worth It?
It's graduation day. Seniors are walking down aisles with eager smiles. Amid the excitement, relief, and pride, however, some parents are worried about their pending financial future. Families with students admitted to highly selective priv…
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Dr. Kat’s List: Great Colleges for Connecting with Loyal Alumni
Seniors are finally graduating, and very soon some will attend colleges with alumni networks that are stronger than those of other schools. Throughout my time in college admissions, though, I’ve noticed a few colleges where graduates real…
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The Truth About the Gender Gap on College Campuses
In 2006, Kenyon College’s Dean of Admissions, Jennifer Delahunty Britz, wrote a New York Times editorial apologizing “To All the Girls I’ve Rejected" — those female Kenyon applicants who were denied admission in favor of valuable ma…
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Dr. Kat’s List: Five Colleges for Future Entrepreneurs
Should entrepreneurs invest in a college education? Many may doubt the need for creative, driven, self-starters to spend time in a classroom when they could be working on entrepreneurial endeavors. However, as we all know, there’s always…
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The Value of the Independent Research Paper and The Concord Review
Compiled by Will Fitzhugh from The Concord Review The formal research paper in high schools has been steadily disappearing over the past two decades, and it shows no signs of revival. The accessibility of the Internet, larger high school cl…
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Dr. Kat’s List: Five Colleges for STEM Majors
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is a hot topic in higher education, with many colleges expanding their STEM programs in order to meet student demand. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment in…
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Tips for Chinese Students Applying to US Universities
In recent years, there has been a steady growth of Chinese students enrolling in US universities and colleges, with nearly 300,000 coming to the US for the 2013-14 academic year. Although this is a fairly small number compared to the nine…
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A Look at Three People’s Paths to Success
By Victoria, IvyWise Principal Counselor A lot of students I work with are still trying to discover or uncover their true passion and therefore a career path. This can be easy for some people but more difficult for others. I like to impress…
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