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College Counseling

World Reputation Rankings 2020

The Times Higher Education have just released their rankings of the worlds universities according to their reputation. The rankings are devised by asking just over 11,000 senior academics from 132 countries to name the universities that they believe are the best for research and teaching

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College Counseling

University of Chicago: A Students View.

My ‘Why UChicago’ essay was longer than most newspaper articles.  Therefore, as you might’ve guessed, I arrived at the University with high expectations. My head was ringing with visions of school-wide scavenger hunts, bizarre class lists, and professors who re-enact papal elections — complete with

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Study Skills

Five Tips to Help You Reach Your Study Goal

At some point in the year, just about every student I work with will comment about having deadlines that they are struggling to meet. For many it is just a short term challenge but for a few it can become a cause of stress and anxiety that impacts on the academic and extra-curricular work together with their relationships with those close to them.

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Admissions

Your Reading Habits can help you Win your Dream College

Most colleges expect you to demonstrate critical thinking skills in numerous ways.

The simple reason: they are looking at crafting a well-informed community. A typical classroom environment in the US and UK involves engaging discussions filled with perspectives and counter-perspectives. Moreover, tons of student clubs and organizations drive the campus spirit.

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Student Life

Tips for Successful Online Study

Students all over the world are having to get used to learning in a new way. Many Ivy Central students have had to adjust to online lessons so here are a few lessons to pass on to anybody who is wondering how they can make

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Admissions

Top Qualities Students Should Demonstrate to Colleges.

One of the most common questions college counselors hear is, “How do I get accepted by a particular university?”  While each college or university in the USA has unique criteria, some qualities are universally valued in the admissions process. Here’s a guide to help you

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