A Guide to the Types of Colleges and Universities in the US

Understanding the types of colleges in the U.S.A

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 most popular types of colleges you should get to know as you narrow down the colleges and universities on your college list.

Qualities You Should Demonstrate to Colleges.

One of the most common questions that college counsellors are asked is “How do I get accepted by ????? University?” There is not a straightforward answer, each college or university in the USA will have their own peculiarities in what they are looking for, but there are some things that are common across just about all of them.

If you look on the websites you will often find something about how they make their admissions decisions, schools may rank them differently in order of importance but in this article I share some of the key qualities that colleges and universities will look for in your application.

Building a College List with Reach, Target, and Safety

Reach, Target and Safety

When you are building your college list you will often come across people recommending that you have a mix of reach, target and safety schools in your list. What you are less likely to find is a description of how you can decide which colleges fit into which category, so that is what I am going to do with this blog.

Will an Internship Help You to get into College?

Internship

A common question that we hear at Ivy Central when helping students prepare to apply to college is ‘Should I do an internship?’ As you might expect, the answer is a little more nuanced than a straight Yes or No, so in this article, I will explore some of the considerations that anybody thinking of doing an internship to support their college application should reflect on.

Understand High School GPA – Grade Point Average

Grade Point Average

Most people aspiring to apply to college in the US will be familiar with the acronym GPA but in this article, I’m going to dig deeper, to understand the different types of GPA, how they are calculated and its significance in the college application process.

Waitlist to admitted- Your strategies to win over colleges.

Waitlisted by colleges

If you have applied to colleges and universities in the United States, you should now know which have accepted you and which have not offered you a place. For some, there will be a third category where the college has put the student on a waitlist. If the college is your top choice college, then being on a waitlist can feel like being in purgatory, somewhere between heaven and hell. Read on to find out how you can judge your odds of being admitted off the waitlist and what you can do to improve your chances.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign-College Profile

UIUC Campus

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a renowned public research university located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, Illinois. The university offers a dynamic and vibrant academic environment that fosters a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration.

What You Need To Know About Colgate University

Colgate University is a private liberal arts college located in Hamilton, New York. It was founded in 1819 by the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York, and it is the oldest college in New York’s Finger Lakes region. Colgate is known for its strong academic reputation. The university is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Navigating Dartmouth College Admissions and Acceptance Rates

Dartmouth

Dartmouth College, nestled in the picturesque Hanover, New Hampshire, recently welcomed its newest cohort of students for the Class of 2027. With an impressive record-breaking number of applications, Dartmouth experienced a surge in interest from prospective students, solidifying its position as a top choice for higher education.

Complete Guide About the Princeton University Acceptance Rate

Princeton University, renowned for its academic excellence and rigorous admissions process, has recently witnessed significant shifts in its acceptance rates and student demographics. With a growing pool of applicants, the university’s acceptance rate for the most recent admissions cycle stands at a remarkable 4.4%, reflecting the institution’s highly competitive selection process.