Category: College Applications
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Using ChatGPT Can Hamper Your College Application
ChatGPT Can Hamper Your College Application Ambiguity around the use of AI for college applications has become a constant topic of discussion. Before students embark on their application journey, they must have a clear picture of the repercussions of using these tools to write mainly their essays. Colleges consider using Chat GPT and other AI… Read more
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Understanding Northwestern University’s Acceptance Rate
Northwestern University’s Acceptance Rate Northwestern University, with significant contribution to research and innovation, is one of the finest institutions in Evanston, Illinois. Listed at #11 in Forbes America’s Top Colleges, 2025, NU, with its vibrant campus life and academic excellence, is a choice for applicants who desire to study in a top-tier university. Northwestern is… Read more
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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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The Enduring Value of a Humanities Education
For centuries, scholars have been threatening the downfall of the humanities. James Hankins, a professor of History at Harvard University, argues that a systemic “dehumanizing” of the humanities in favor of science education, promoted through the imperial agenda as the reason behind Britain’s colonial prowess, contributed to their marginalized position in the twentieth century. However,… 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
