Category: Colleges
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Application Trends for 2024-25-Statergies to Stay Ahead
As the 2024 college application is around the corner, Ivy Central has identified significant trends that are shaping the landscape of college admissions. Here is a list of things to look out for and what you can do to stay ahead. Trend #1: Emphasis on the Student’s ‘Lived Experience’ A major trend that is visible… Read more
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Analysis of Acceptance Rates- Part 3- University of California
The University of California System The University of California system is considered one of the best state universities in the U.S.A. Four out of the ten campuses of the University of California colleges featured in the top 50 in Forbes’ 2024-25 America’s Top Colleges list. At #5 is The University of California Berkeley, and at… Read more
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Analysis of Acceptance Rates-Part 2-The Liberal Arts Colleges
Application rates to liberal arts colleges (LAC) like Williams, Amherst, Swarthmore, Pomona and Wellesley have surged in recent years. Popularly known as The Little Ivies, these colleges are different from larger research or technical universities for the following reasons: An emphasis on broad-based education and interdisciplinary learning; a sole focus on undergraduate education and a… Read more
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Believe, Achieve, Succeed-College Application Journey for 2024-25
August 1st, 2024 is when the much-awaited Common App will be launched for the next admission cycle. You may already be aware, the Common App is a single platform that allows you to apply to multiple colleges. It is accepted by more than 1000 schools in the U.S. Navigating the Common App might be somewhat… Read more
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A Guide to Staying Safe on U.S. Campuses
One of the parents’ top concerns when shortlisting colleges for their child is to look at the measures taken by the university authorities to ensure a safe and stress-free environment. Crime is something that can happen inside the campus. The post-pandemic years have seen the return of students on campuses across the United States, and… Read more
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Studying Medicine in the UK
If you are planning on studying medicine, the UK is a great place to start. The world-class universities with passionate teachers and state-of-the-art facilities will allow you to hone your specialism. Studying in the UK gives you the unique advantage of caring for people in real clinical settings. Hence, you don’t have to wait until… Read more
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Explore U.S. colleges with low cost and high standards.
It may come as a surprise to you, but there are indeed a few colleges in the U.S. that provide high-quality education without burning a hole in your pocket. Traditionally, a U.S. undergraduate education is considered to be an extremely expensive affair, reserved only for the affluent few. The cost of education being US$60,000… Read more
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What You Need To Know About The University of Washington
The University of Washington (UW) is a public research university in Seattle, Washington. It was founded in 1861 as the Territorial University of Washington, making it one of the oldest universities on the West Coast. The university has three campuses: Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma. Read more
