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The New Ivies in 2025- A Forbes Study
The Rise of the New Ivies The March issue of Forbes has published an article, “The New Ivies 2025: 20 Great Colleges Employers Love.” The Forbes list reassesses America’s higher education institutions’ hierarchy. There are the traditional Ivy League institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton etc. that have been historically regarded as prestigious, providing intellectual…
Planning for College: A Guide for High School Students
These first few months of the school year are busy, busy, busy! For those entering their freshman year/Grade 9 it can be a new start to their learning while for those entering their senior year, it can very much feel like the beginning of the end. Whether you are in Grade 9, 10, 11 or…
Acceptance Rates of Colleges at a Glance-Class of 2029
Acceptance Rates of Colleges at a Glance- Class of 2029 Introduction The 2025 college admissions cycle has seen both record-breaking application numbers and historically low acceptance rates across top universities in the U.S. While some institutions experienced an increase in acceptance rates, others became even more selective. Let us look at what the figures say…
Public versus Private Universities?
The simple difference between Public and Private Universities is that Public universities are paid for by the state’s taxpayers and private universities run on endowments from alumni etc. This changes the way resources are allocated, and mainly the way students get admitted. For all public universities, the Common Data Set would say that the criteria…
The Top 10 Christian Colleges Shaping Students’ Future
Christian Colleges in the USA Students searching for colleges mainly look at colleges for their academic rigor, extracurricular activities, and research opportunities. They often overlook the deep-seated role of faith and religion in many institutions in the U.S.A. It is common knowledge that the earliest institutions in the U.S were modelled after Oxford and Cambridge…
Top 15 Party Schools in the U.S.
Party Schools in the U.S. College life is touted as the best four years of your life. The thrill of being independent, excited about exploring new opportunities, going for sporting events, and the late-night chats all add up to you graduating as a confident person, ready for the world of work. These transformative years bridge…
Choosing the Right College Setting and Location
In a previous blog, I gave five tips to help students find their perfect college match. In the article, I asked students to reflect on what they need around them to flourish, by which I meant what do they need, to feel comfortable during their time living at college. In this blog I’m going to…
Admission Trends of University of California-Class of 2029
Understanding UC’s Changing Admissions: Opportunities & Challenges for Students The University of California (UC) system has witnessed some important shifts in its application trends. Surprisingly, UC Merced and UC Riverside have experienced unprecedented increases in freshman applications. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the application surge of UC Merced and UC Riverside has surprised and…
Class of 2029 Admissions Trends: Insights for Future Applicants
Admissions Trends: Insights for Future Applicants The landscape of Ivy League admissions for the Class of 2029 has undergone tremendous changes. One can attribute the evolving application patterns to key policy shifts and an increased emphasis on diversity. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for prospective applicants aiming to navigate the competitive admissions process effectively. Fluctuations…
Should You Do an English Degree?
I will confess, I have not gone through the stats, but I’m fairly confident when I say that most of the young people I work with have their eyes set on studying either a STEM or an applied subject at university. This choice is often influenced by their ideas about their future career path, however,…