College admissions, they are a changin’. The overturning of Affirmative Action means students of all backgrounds will have to be more strategic, and rely on the subjective aspects of college admissions more than ever.
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Days after Harvard was sued over their legacy admissions policy, Wesleyan cuts the cord.
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It should come as no surprise that children of the prominent and powerful have a leg up in college admissions. What college wouldn’t want the child of a president at their school? However, the kids of most “otherwise VIPs” still have a lot of work to do if they are going to earn a spot at a top college.
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College admissions reform is on everyone’s mind these days, and next on the list is legacy admissions.
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The landmark decision to overturn affirmative action has sent the world of college admissions into a frenzy. Ivy Link breaks down the immediate impact this will have, and provides some theories on what this change will mean for students in the long-term.
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Pencils up! It’s time to start drafting the dreaded personal statement. Before your student jumps in head first, have them take a look at these tips from Ivy Link’s college essay specialists.
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After modifying AP African American Studies to adhere to state laws, the College Board isn’t eager repeat the move.
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If your student doesn’t start building a compelling academic profile early, don’t expect ChatGPT to save them when it comes time to write the essays.
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While both the SAT and ACT are meant to gauge a student’s reading, writing, and mathematics abilities, the format of the tests and the scores are quite different.
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Prospective graduate students are in for some relief!
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The college admissions landscape changes frequently, which means that the strategies of years gone by might not apply anymore.
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Columbia means it this time, for real!
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The single biggest challenge in gaining admission to a highly competitive college is standing out from the crowd. For many students, and independent project is the way to go.
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While it’s important to get some rest and relaxation over the summer, there’s also plenty of time for your student to build upon their academic and extra-curricular profile. Here are some tips for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.
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These colleges may not be part of an old football club, but they do offer incredible educational opportunities and prestige.
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Pencils up! It’s time to start drafting the dreaded personal statement. Before your student jumps in head first, have them take a look at these tips from Ivy Link’s college essay specialists.
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Your social media presence can make or break you. Whether you’re still in high school, or you’ve graduated college and are looking for a job, here is what you need keep in mind.
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As the debate over the ACT and SAT drags on, so does that of the LSAT. Now, a group of law school deans have proposed a compromise.
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