What Does it Mean to be Deferred?

A deferral means a second chance! Ivy Link experts share some tips to help your student stand out.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 5, 2022deferred, deferment, college applications, 2022

Law Schools to go Test-Optional?

A new policy has been proposed to eliminate the testing requirements to get into Law Schools.

Blog, News and UpdatesGuest UserDecember 3, 2022graduate program, law school, lsat, gre, aba

What To Do While Waiting For Early Decision Results

The anticipation is palpable, and it’s tempting to kick back until ED results come out, but there’s so much to do!

BlogGuest UserDecember 2, 2022deferment, college applications, college admissions 2022, early decision, Early Action

Multiple Law Schools Pull Out of U.S. News Rankings

It started with Harvard and Yale Law. Now, many other schools are beginning to follow suit in parting ways with the US News and World Report rankings.

Blog, News and UpdatesGuest UserDecember 1, 2022law school, graduate program, college rankings, Harvard, Yale

Standardized Testing Tips: 2022

Check out these key tips from Ivy Link’s test prep experts.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserNovember 28, 2022SAT, ACT, standardized testing, test prep

Harvard and Yale Law Schools Part Ways with U.S. News

It’s been a rough year for the U.S. News and World Report. Top colleges seem to be through with the ranking shenanigans.

Blog, News and UpdatesDavid Nemat-NasserNovember 21, 2022Harvard, Yale, US News, 2022, college rankings, law school

College Apps 2022: Take (Early Decision) Two!

Missed the deadline for Early Decision, or maybe you didn’t get the acceptance letter you were hoping for? Be sure to take advantage of the higher admission rates for Early Decision II! Ivy Link experts share key tips, and why this might be the right option for you.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserNovember 16, 2022early decision II, early decision, college applications, 2022

College Interview FAQs

Rule #1: Never go into an interview unprepared! These FAQs answered by Ivy Link advisors may be just what you need.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserNovember 14, 2022college interviews, FAQ, admissions advising, admission strategy

New York Middle School Admissions: Lottery or No Lottery?

Middle school applications will be opening soon for next year’s enrollment, and there are still a lot of questions up in the air.

Blog, News and UpdatesDavid Nemat-NasserOctober 31, 2022nyc, middle school, k-12 admissions

Early Decision Takes Some Heat

In an era of much-discussed college admissions reform, opponents of Early Decision are speaking out as well.

Test-Optional Update: 2022

Two years into widespread test-optional policies, and education reporters are getting a better sense of how it’s impacting college admissions.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserOctober 22, 2022test optional, SAT, ACT, test prep

How To Transfer Wisely

What to do when there’s a better college for you.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserOctober 21, 2022transfer admissions, 2022, transfer applications

What Are “Country Club Sports” And Should Students Partake?

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserOctober 20, 2022sports, recruited athlete, extracurricular activities, fencing, squash, rowing

Why Calculus is Integral to College Admissions

Academia sleuths have uncovered yet another litmus test used by admissions officers at top colleges.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserOctober 14, 2022calculus, academic tutoring, tutoring, college planning, AP Exams

The Curious Case of Tulane's Acceptance Rates

Tulane isn’t an Ivy, and it barely even makes the U.S. News Top 50. So why does it have such an absurdly low acceptance rate, and what does that mean for students looking to apply?

Blog, News and UpdatesDavid Nemat-NasserOctober 7, 2022Tulane, acceptance rates, US News

Northwestern University: Admissions Deadlines & Class of '26 Stats

What you need to know ahead of the 2022 deadlines.

Williams College: Admissions Deadlines & Class of '26 Stats

What you need to know ahead of the 2022 deadlines.

University of Chicago: Admissions Deadlines & Class of '25 Stats

What you need to know ahead of the 2022 deadlines.