As college admissions become increasingly subjective, it is crucial that students participate in compelling extracurricular activities with consistency and passion. Here are some key tips to help ensure your student stands out when they apply to college.
Read MoreThe personal statement is one of the hardest essays to write. Here are some all-too-common mistakes that students make every year.
Read MoreEarly Decision gets a lot of attention, but what about Early Action? Depending on your student’s situation it might make more sense to apply to an Early Action school instead of an Early Decision school. Or maybe they should do both! Ivy Link shares a few key reasons Early Action should be on your mind.
Read MoreThey seem so small in the grand scheme of the college application, but quality letters of recommendation can bring a welcome boost to any student’s profile. Ivy Link experts share tips on how to obtain effective letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, and others.
Read MoreApplying early is guaranteed to increase the likelihood of gaining admission to any college that offers the option to do so. Ivy Link experts break down why Early Decision might be the right choice for you or your student.
Read MoreRecommendation letters can make or break your candidacy. Make sure you know what colleges are looking for before deciding who to ask for a recommendation.
Read MoreAll of the upcoming ACT testing dates and registration deadlines.
Read MoreAll of the upcoming SAT testing dates and registration deadlines, as well as dates for the upcoming digital SAT.
Read MoreCollege 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.
Read MoreDays after Harvard was sued over their legacy admissions policy, Wesleyan cuts the cord.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreCollege admissions reform is on everyone’s mind these days, and next on the list is legacy admissions.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MorePencils 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.
Read MoreAfter modifying AP African American Studies to adhere to state laws, the College Board isn’t eager repeat the move.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreProspective graduate students are in for some relief!
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