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The Ivy Leagues Analysis of Acceptance Rates-2020-2025

Analysis of Acceptance Rate – The Ivy Leagues Considered the pinnacle of higher education in the United States, the eight Ivy League colleges attract high-achieving students from around the globe. To be successfully admitted into one of these colleges is a testimony to their academic

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How to navigate the Common App
Common Application

Getting to Know the Common App

Anybody aspiring to attend college in the United States will come across the Common Application. In excess of one million students use it each year to make their application to colleges from Maine to California. Here is the Ivy Central quick guide to the Common App.

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Guide to the Role of Effective Reflection in Personal College Essay
Study Skills

What does it mean to reflect effectively? Why does it matter?

At Ivy Central, we help students look inwards to write essays that showcase the most honest version of themselves. We encourage students to brainstorm ideas for numerous iterations until they are satisfied with the version that represents them the best. In our experience, reflection is key to an outstanding and memorable essay. The best essays are also the ones that are personal and honest.

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Ultimate Guide to the UC Berkeley M.E.T Program | Ivy Central
College Counseling

Ultimate Guide to the UC Berkeley M.E.T Program

University of California – MET Program – A Comprehensive Guide In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, innovative programs that bridge disciplines are paving the way for a new breed of professionals. The Berkeley Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (M.E.T.) program combines the power of

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Dialogue Portfolio for college admissions
US Universities

A New Admissions Trend: Dialogue Portfolios

Dialogue Portfolio for College Admissions Beginning this admissions season, colleges like the University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Vanderbilt University, Columbia University, Colby College, Northwestern University, and Washington University will begin accepting “dialogues” portfolios from Schoolhouse. world, a platform co-founded by

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How AI is being used in higher ed
US Universities

How Ivy Leagues are Using AI in Classroom

Balancing the use of AI in the classroom At the forefront of the changing educational landscape is artificial intelligence, and Ivy League institutions are balancing the integration of this technology into their classrooms without compromising the learning environment these prestigious universities offer while addressing the

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Understanding the types of colleges in the U.S.A
College Counseling

A Guide to the Types of Colleges and Universities in the US

Now is the time of year when those students who will be applying for college in 2023 should start to think about building their college list. While every college is unique nearly all can be categorised into a type, often offering great advantages to their students. In this article, I will list some of the most popular types of colleges you should get to know as you narrow down the colleges and universities on your college list.

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Make college application season less stressful
Career Counseling

Make Application Season Less Stressful with These 5 Tips

It is not surprising that, with the need to juggle the demands of school, extra-curricular activities alongside applying to college, application season can be highly stressful.

There’s also the worrying: Students worry about missing deadlines or not scoring high enough in their standardised tests. They worry that their peers will receive dazzling scholarship offers and acceptance letters, while they’ll be stuck with a pile of rejections.

They worry that there simply isn’t enough time for everything they need to accomplish.

Fortunately, you can reduce college application stress by following the 5 tips explored in this article.

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Rankings of 2025-26
US Universities

The U.S. News 2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings

U.S. News—A Global Benchmark for Universities- 2025-26 It’s the time of the year that students, educators, and policymakers around the world have been waiting for: the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings, which is one of the most influential lists in global higher education. At

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Why social media matters for US Admissions
US Universities

Why Your Social Media Now Matters More Than Ever

Your Social Media Now Matters for the U.S. admissions Few would have imagined that the dream of studying in the U.S. would come with a new requirement: transparency across your digital footprint. Last year was a historic year, with students, domestic and international, disrupting classes

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Writing college essays
US Universities

How Long Does It Take to Write College Essays?

How Long Does It Take to Write College Essays? College applications are about to begin, and a question high school students and their parents ask is: How much time will it take to write the college essays?  The answer is not all that straightforward since

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What does test optional mean
Standardized Tests

Test Optional: What Does It Mean?

What Does Test Optional Mean In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of U.S. colleges quickly shifted to test-optional admissions to ensure access and flexibility for students facing canceled or limited SAT and ACT dates. Now, in 2025, the landscape continues to evolve. While

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College Applications

What’s an ‘Extracurricular Spike’?

When I meet with students to review their extracurricular activities for the first time, many are curious about whether or not they should focus on a single activity until they apply to college. I think for anyone considering an application to US universities, this is an important aspect to consider given the ‘holistic’ nature of the admissions processes, that is, thinking about how diverse your ECs should be.

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College Counseling

The Role of Social Media in College Admissions

The Role of Social Media in College Admissions Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and share our lives with the world. In the realm of higher education, it has also become a powerful tool influencing college admissions and shaping student life. College

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