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Your Reading Habits can help you Win your Dream College
Most colleges expect you to demonstrate critical thinking skills in numerous ways.The simple reason: they are looking at crafting a well-informed community. A typical classroom environment in the US and UK involves engaging discussions filled with perspectives and counter-perspectives. Moreover, tons of student clubs and organizations drive the campus spirit.
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Test Optional: What Does It Mean?
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread worldwide, many colleges in the United States responded by adopting test-optional policies to accommodate the disruptions in SAT and ACT testing dates. As we move into 2024, these policies have evolved, with numerous colleges announcing plans to extend or make permanent their test-optional policies. This shift holds significant implications for…
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What are the jobs of the future for 2025
Each year the US Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a list of jobs that they expect to see the greatest growth over the next ten years. They have recently published their data for 2019 so it seems like a good time to think not just about the jobs but also about the majors that are likely…
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Who to ask for a Recommendation Letter?
It is normal for colleges to ask you to send one or more letters of recommendation as part of your college application, applications for competitive summer programs are another occasion when you may find yourself asking who should I ask? Normally what the college or…
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Tips for Successful Online Study
Students all over the world are having to get used to learning in a new way. Many Ivy Central students have had to adjust to online lessons so here are a few lessons to pass on to anybody who is wondering how they can make online learning work for them. Be Positive There is surviving…
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Top Qualities Students Should Demonstrate to Colleges.
One of the most common questions college counselors hear is, “How do I get accepted by a particular university?” While each college or university in the USA has unique criteria, some qualities are universally valued in the admissions process. Here’s a guide to help you understand what most colleges look for in applicants and how…
