Category: College Applications
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Understanding Princeton’s Acceptance Rate
With its commitment to academic excellence and its storied history, Princeton is one of the most sought-after universities for higher education in the U.S. Every year thousands of ambitious aspirants dream of joining this elite and intellectually vibrant community. Many are disappointed for not making it. Students and parents need to understand the acceptance trends… Read more
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Behind the Scenes: The Journey of Your College Application
Just as the application process for students is multifaceted, so is the job of the college admissions officers. For you, it is one application, but for the AOs, it is thousands of them. Processing applications is a highly complex process involving multiple steps. If you are wondering what happens after the application has been submitted,… Read more
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Tips on How to Organize Your Early Application to U.S. Colleges
Early Decision deadlines for U.S. colleges are around the corner. Students who have decided to apply early are having sleepless nights regarding their application. There is a niggling feeling that perhaps some aspects of the application might not be complete. Do not worry! Ivy Central, with its years of experience in helping students with their… Read more
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Navigating College Discussions with Friends
One of the most challenging times for graduating high schoolers is juggling their college application and maintaining a balance in their conversation with their friends who could be potential competitors. Having spent considerable time with your classmates in the growing-up years, you are confronted with a situation—the crossroads of the application process. During college discussions,… Read more
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Misconceptions About Applying to all 8 Ivy League Colleges
Deciding which college to apply to in the U.S. is mired with confusion. The dream of studying at Ivy League colleges is so great that often students make unrealistic decisions without considering the implications. In Spring 2024, a piece of news doing the rounds was how Malena Galletto, a Washington Heights teenager, was accepted to… Read more
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How to Get Letters of Recommendation that Wow
Strong letters of recommendation are crucial for college applications. Letters of recommendation humanize an applicant. They give admissions officers an understanding of the student they are reviewing behind solely qualitative measures like GPA and SAT scores. Nearly all top- and second-tier colleges require students to submit three recommendation letters from individuals well-acquainted with the student… Read more
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Application Trends for 2024-25-Statergies to Stay Ahead
As the 2024 college application is around the corner, Ivy Central has identified significant trends that are shaping the landscape of college admissions. Here is a list of things to look out for and what you can do to stay ahead. Trend #1: Emphasis on the Student’s ‘Lived Experience’ A major trend that is visible… Read more
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How AI is Transforming College Admissions: Emerging Trend
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing various industries. Slowly it has now entered the realm of college admissions. Just as Human resource departments in companies use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Schools are beginning to use AI as an assistant tool in the initial phases of college application grading. The adoption of technology will help the process… Read more
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Analysis of Acceptance Rates- 2020-2024- Part 1-The Ivy Leagues
Considered the pinnacle of higher education in the United States, the eight Ivy League colleges attract high-achieving students from around the globe. To be successfully admitted into one of these colleges is a testimony to their academic prowess. The desire to get in is so great that beginning in grade 9, students work tirelessly to… Read more
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Supplemental College Essays-A way to maximize your impact
Admission to U.S. colleges is getting tougher each year. According to the reports released by Common App, the total number of applications through March 1 rose 7% from 7,041,256 last year to 7,541,148 this year. This upward trend is expected to continue. With acceptance rates dipping considerably, students are confused about what it means to… Read more