Common App Essay Prompts for the 2024-25 Application Cycle

Now is not the time to be resting on your laurels! In between homework, extracurriculars, final projects, and AP Exams, yes, you should be thinking about your college essays.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 23, 2024common app, class of 2029, 2024-25 admissions cycle

Princeton Isn't Showing Any Cards: Class of 2028

Since 2021, Princeton has withheld all of it’s admissions stats until well after a given admissions cycle.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 19, 2024Princeton, class of 2028, regular decision

Cornell Class of 2028 Round Up

Like last year, there isn’t much data to “round up”, but here’s what Cornell has made public.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 18, 2024Cornell, class of 2028, regular decision

University of Pennsylvania Withholds Admissions Statistics…Again

As expected, UPenn isn’t sharing much this year.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 17, 2024UPenn, regular decision, class of 2028

Harvard Reverses Test-Optional Policy

In a surprise announcement last week, Harvard reversed its previous commitment to test-optional admissions through the 2025-26 cycle. By setting this precedent, we expect to see additional top colleges do the same...

Blog, News and UpdatesDavid Nemat-NasserApril 16, 2024Harvard, test optional, test prep, College Admissions

Brown University Class of 2028 Roundup

Brown enjoys the third highest application pool in its history.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 4, 2024Brown, regular decision, class of 2028

Dartmouth Apps Skyrocket: Class of '28 Roundup

Wow! What a year for Dartmouth!

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 3, 2024Dartmouth, admissions stats, class of 2028

Lowest Acceptance Rate in Yale History: Class of '28

Not to be outdone by Columbia, Yale is setting its own records this year as well.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 2, 2024Yale, acceptance rates, admissions stats, class of 2028

Harvard Admission Rate Ticks Up: Class of '28

Harvard’s acceptance rate increased for the first time in nearly ten years!

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 1, 2024Harvard, class of 2028, admissions stats

Columbia Class of 2028 Admissions Round Up

Columbia sees the largest application pool in its history!

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserApril 1, 2024Columbia, class of 2028, admissions stats

Strategy for Race-Conscious College Essays

On the eve of Ivy Day 2024, Ivy Link founder, Adam Nguyen sat down with The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the potential impact of the 2023 supreme court decision on affirmative action, and how students might get around that ruling by way of their essays.

What to Consider When Choosing the Right College

Just about every college has a plethora of exciting opportunities for their students, but are those the right opportunities for you and your goals? Here are some tips to help narrow down your college search.