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How Ivy Leagues are Using AI in Classroom
Balancing the use of AI in the classroom At the forefront of the changing educational landscape is artificial intelligence, and Ivy League institutions are balancing the integration of this technology into their classrooms without compromising the learning environment these prestigious universities offer while addressing the ethical concerns. The Dual Nature of AI in Education Along…
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A Guide to the Types of Colleges and Universities in the US
Now is the time of year when those students who will be applying for college in 2023 should start to think about building their college list. While every college is unique nearly all can be categorised into a type, often offering great advantages to their students. In this article, I will list some of the…
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Make Application Season Less Stressful with These 5 Tips
It is not surprising that, with the need to juggle the demands of school, extra-curricular activities alongside applying to college, application season can be highly stressful.There’s also the worrying: Students worry about missing deadlines or not scoring high enough in their standardised tests. They worry that their peers will receive dazzling scholarship offers and acceptance…
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The U.S. News 2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings
U.S. News—A Global Benchmark for Universities- 2025-26 It’s the time of the year that students, educators, and policymakers around the world have been waiting for: the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings, which is one of the most influential lists in global higher education. At the outset, it should be noted that the list of…
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Why Your Social Media Now Matters More Than Ever
Your Social Media Now Matters for the U.S. admissions Few would have imagined that the dream of studying in the U.S. would come with a new requirement: transparency across your digital footprint. Last year was a historic year, with students, domestic and international, disrupting classes with their protests. In the wake of these events, a…
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How Long Does It Take to Write College Essays?
How Long Does It Take to Write College Essays? College applications are about to begin, and a question high school students and their parents ask is: How much time will it take to write the college essays? The answer is not all that straightforward since there’s no one-size-fits-all. Several factors impact the time spent and…
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Test Optional: What Does It Mean?
What Does Test Optional Mean In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of U.S. colleges quickly shifted to test-optional admissions to ensure access and flexibility for students facing canceled or limited SAT and ACT dates. Now, in 2025, the landscape continues to evolve. While many institutions have made test-optional policies permanent, others, including highly…
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What’s an ‘Extracurricular Spike’?
When I meet with students to review their extracurricular activities for the first time, many are curious about whether or not they should focus on a single activity until they apply to college. I think for anyone considering an application to US universities, this is an important aspect to consider given the ‘holistic’ nature of…
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The Role of Social Media in College Admissions
The Role of Social Media in College Admissions Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and share our lives with the world. In the realm of higher education, it has also become a powerful tool influencing college admissions and shaping student life. College Admissions in the Age of Social Media: In recent years,…
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U.S. College Tuition Hikes in 2025-26
U.S. College Tuition Hikes in 2025-26 We have been reading about the federal cuts imposed on universities by the Trump administration. Universities are unanimously blaming the termination of grants, resulting in a financial crisis, which has led many to make some tough decisions. For example, Cornell has announced a pause in hiring while it reviews…