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‘The Open Curriculum’: Should you opt for one?
When I first started understanding the US education system, I was enthralled by the unique curriculums each university offered. In particular, the Open Curriculum caught my attention as it encouraged students to dive into the subjects of their choice directly. Let’s understand what kind of a student is likely to make the most of an Open…
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Test Optional and Test Blind for Admission Cycles
Many Universities in the US are remaining Test-Optional for the upcoming application season (2023-24). Recently, Columbia University was the first Ivy League to no longer require SAT/ACT testing as of 2023-24 and will be test-optional permanently.
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Top Undergraduate Business Programs in the US
Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S.A Business programs at the undergraduate level in the US are highly sought after by international students. The US universities offer superior academic standards and world-class faculty, consistently ranking among the top institutions globally. A wide range of business programs, from undergraduate to master’s programs and even doctoral programs, are…
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Quantum Computing Educational Programs and Job Prospects
Quantum Computing In the realm of cutting-edge technology, quantum computing stands out as one of the most exciting and promising fields. Quantum computing is a rapidly growing field with the potential to revolutionize many industries. As a result, there is a high demand for qualified quantum computing professionals. Today’s practical quantum applications include quantum sensing…
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Honors Programs at the U.S. Colleges and Universities
What is the Honors Program? Embarking on a higher education journey is a transformative experience, and for many students seeking academic excellence and intellectual challenges, honors programs in colleges and universities across the United States offer a unique and enriching path. Honors programs are designed to provide students with an enhanced and intellectually stimulating education.…
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Understanding Concentrations in College
Concentrations in College As you embark on your college journey, you’ll encounter a vast array of academic paths to explore, each tailored to specific interests and career aspirations. Concentrations in college offer undergraduate students a focused and specialized educational experience. This allows them to delve deeper into specific areas of study within their chosen fields.…
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2025-26 Common App Essay Prompts
Common App Essay Prompts 2o25-26 At Ivy Central, we often tell our students that writing is an art. It improves with time. The students are encouraged to spend a part of their junior year and their summer as rising seniors to work on the common application essays 2025-26. The essay is a chance for the…
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Five Steps to Help You Find Your Perfect College Match
If you have decided that going to college or university is what you want to do after high school, then this article is for you. Making the choice about which college or university to attend is a difficult one, there are so many options to choose from! This article will show you the five steps…
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The Ivy Leagues Analysis of Acceptance Rates-2020-2025
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…
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Getting to Know the Common App
Anybody aspiring to attend college in the United States will come across the Common Application. In excess of one million students use it each year to make their application to colleges from Maine to California. Here is the Ivy Central quick guide to the Common App.