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US Credit System: How does it work?
US universities are most known for the flexibility in their curriculums. This is due to the fact that they offer a credit-based system to measure coursework required for a specific Undergraduate or Graduate program. This framework provides greater freedom in course selection to its students. For instance, you could do a double major or a…
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Understanding Bowdoin College’s Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate of Bowdoin College A private liberal arts college, Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, Maine. Ranked #25 by Forbes magazine, Bowdoin is well regarded for its rigorous academics, close-knit student community, and commitment to the Common Good. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin existed even before Maine became a state! It’s considered one of the…
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Understanding Waitlist Acceptance Rates of Colleges
Waitlist Acceptance Rates in Colleges College admissions is not just a stressful time for students and families, and to top it all receiving a waitlist decision adds another layer of uncertainty. Students ought to remember that a waitlist offer isn’t a rejection—it’s a positive sign that the admissions committee sees potential and, due to limited…
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Should I Study Engineering at College?
Studying for an engineering degree is not for the faint hearted, they are some of the most competitive courses to be accepted onto and are notorious for having some of the highest dropout rates in higher education. But every year a good proportion of Ivy Central students apply to study engineering at college and then…
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Should I Major in Economics?
Each year many Ivy Central students choose to study economics when they apply to college, and they are not alone, economics is one of the most popular subjects in colleges and universities around the world. Students tell me that what they like about the subject is that it breaks out of the STEM or humanities…
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Understanding Amherst College’s Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate of Amherst College Amherst College is an exceptional liberal arts college located in Amherst, Massachusetts. Ranked #24 by Forbes, the college is renowned for its open curriculum, intellectual rigor, and inclusive student body. Amherst boasts state-of-the-art academic buildings, historic architecture, and scenic landscapes. The environment Amherst provides is intellectually stimulating, and it is…
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Understanding Wellesley College’s Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate of Wellesley College Wellesley College, ranked 23 by Forbes- America’s Top Colleges 2025, is a private women’s liberal arts college in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The college is renowned for its emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches and the excellent breadth of academic offerings. Their motto is Non Ministrari sed Ministrare—“Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”…
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Guide to Architecture Studies in the U.S
Studying Architecture in the U.S.A Since time immemorial, humans have created various types of buildings to fulfill the basic needs of shelter and protection. From earthen mounds and stone circles in prehistoric times to pyramids, shrines, and temples, as civilizations evolved, the type of structure and building began to represent the ethos of the period…
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Understanding Caltech’s Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate of California Institute of Technology The name Caltech resonates with students across the globe as one of the top tech universities in the world that provides an environment for students who are passionate about STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Caltech, located in Pasadena, California, is well known for its rigorous academics, pathbreaking research,…
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Integrating Humanities and Sciences to Create a Study Path
The Connection between Humanities and Science Often students in high school express their love for both humanities and science subjects and are at a loss to understand how they do not need to choose one over the other. Little do they know that in the current, modern academic landscape these disciplines that were viewed as…