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Category: College Counseling
Application Trends for 2024-25-Stategies to Stay Ahead
Strategies to Stay Ahead in the Application Process 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… Read more
Navigating College Curricula: Open vs. Core Options Explained
You may have heard the words “open curriculum” or “core curriculum” and haven’t a clue what your counselors or the speakers at information sessions are going on about. It’s important to clarify these concepts for you, a potential applicant because they encourage you to think about a) the different approaches to education and b) your… Read more
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
Analysis of Acceptance Rates- Part 3- University of California
The University of California System The University of California system is considered one of the best state universities in the U.S.A. Four out of the ten campuses of the University of California colleges featured in the top 50 in Forbes’ 2024-25 America’s Top Colleges list. At #5 is The University of California Berkeley, and at… Read more
Analysis of Acceptance Rates-Part 2-The Liberal Arts Colleges
Application rates to liberal arts colleges (LAC) like Williams, Amherst, Swarthmore, Pomona and Wellesley have surged in recent years. Popularly known as The Little Ivies, these colleges are different from larger research or technical universities for the following reasons: An emphasis on broad-based education and interdisciplinary learning; a sole focus on undergraduate education and a… Read more
Analysis of Acceptance Rates- 2020-2024- Part 1-The Ivy Leagues
Analysis of Acceptance Rate – 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… Read more
Spending Wisely in College-Strategies to Manage Expenses.
How to manage college expenses We hear of instances when students make frantic calls to their parents because they may have misplaced something. or wants to buy a new jacket, or eat at their favorite restaurant but their credit card limit has been maxed. These are unforeseen expenses many families fail to account for. The… Read more
College Application Journey for 2024-25
College Application Journey for 2024-25 August 1st, 2024 is when the much-awaited Common App will be launched for the next admission cycle. You may already be aware, the Common App is a single platform that allows you to apply to multiple colleges. It is accepted by more than 1000 schools in the U.S. Navigating the… Read more
2024-2025 Best Universities in the World – US News
University rankings offer valuable insights into global academic institutions. Rankings measure the quality of faculty, education, and research opportunities available at a university. It directly reflects the perceived quality of a university’s teaching. Aspects such as employer reputation, indicate how well employers regard graduates do after studies, and the student-to-faculty ratio, measures the level of… Read more
Student Life at Harvard
Harvard – your gateway to success. A university with 3500 courses, eminent professors, and unrivaled resources promises to be a place with limitless possibilities. Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard has consistently attracted the world’s brightest minds. Walking through the campus, you cannot help but feel a sense of deep reverence for the… Read more