Will Princeton Be The Next Ivy to Make Test-Optional Permanent?

The college admissions landscape seems to be in constant flux, and the students at Princeton have been debating the future of test requirements while the administration remains silent.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserMay 10, 2023SAT, ACT, test optional, Princeton

How to Go From Waitlisted to Successful Transfer Applicant

It won’t be easy, and just like first-year college admissions, it will be stressful. But for many students, it’s worth it.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 29, 2023waitlist, transfer admissions

You Can Be Accepted off the Waitlist Well Past May 1st

While the chances are slim, you or your child could still get accepted to that dream school well into the summer. Here’s what needs to happen…

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 28, 2023waitlist, College Admissions

College Decision Day: Strategies, Tips, and More

It’s finally happening: your college dreams are coming true! Choosing from several college acceptances is a big deal, and you should think strategically before submitting that deposit.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 27, 2023College Admissions, FAQ

The New Digital SAT is (Almost) Here

If your student is in 10th grade or below, get in the know!

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 25, 2023standardized testing, Digital SAT, SAT

The Long Reach of College Rankings

Our discussion on U.S. college rankings continue, as we break down how they are used by students at different stages of their academic career, the long-term implications, and more. Read Part I here.

Northwestern University Class of '27 Admissions Roundup

The results are in for the renowned institution nestled along the banks of Lake Michigan.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 21, 2023Northwestern, class of 2027, results

Johns Hopkins University Class of '27 Admissions Roundup

Johns Hopkins is rapidly approaching the “ultra-selective” category with each passing year. Just 10 years ago, the overall acceptance rate was over 18%!

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 19, 2023Johns Hopkins, results, class of 2027

TIME Features Ivy Link Founder to Discuss College Rankings

Ivy Link’s founder, Adam Nguyen sat down with TIME magazine last month to discuss why college rankings have been troubled, and why colleges do in fact care where they land on the list.

Blog, News and UpdatesDavid Nemat-NasserApril 17, 2023TIME Magazine, college rankings, US News

New York University Class of '27 Admissions Roundup

The results are in for NYU, the college where campus is New York City itself! There seem to be some discrepancies in NYU’s numbers, though, so we’ll keep you posted on any updates.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 10, 2023NYU, results, class of 2027

Georgetown University Class of '27 Admissions Roundup

After a significant downward spike in acceptance rates for the class of ‘25, they seem to be inching their way back up.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 8, 2023Georgetown, class of 2027, results

Princeton University Class of '27 Roundup

The home of the Tigers has gotten cagy with its admission stats, but we break down the recent admissions trends to help give you an idea of the class of ‘27.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 7, 2023Princeton, class of 2027, results

University of Pennsylvania Class Of '27 Admissions Roundup

This year’s application pool set a record for the university leading to a highly competitive year in admissions.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 6, 2023UPenn, class of 2027, results

Brown University Class Of '27 Admissions Roundup

The new batch of future Brunonians has been selected!

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 5, 2023Brown, results, class of 2027

What Does it Mean to be Waitlisted?

The last few years have seen a massive uptick in waitlisted students, due in large part to test-optional policies. Here’s what your student can do if they get waitlisted.