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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…
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The Ivy Leagues Analysis of Acceptance Rates-2020-2024
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 prowess. The desire to get in is so great that…
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Forbes College Ranking-2025
The much-awaited Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges was released on August 27th, 2024. What began as a column way back in 2008 has grown to become one of the nation’s most trusted sources for students and parents to make their decisions regarding college choices. College rankings have become highly dynamic in the past few…
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Tips to Ace Your College Interview: Strategies for Success
The word interview sends a chill down the spine to the best of us. And if it is a part of your college admissions, it can be both unnerving and stressful. The pressure to get into the right college weighs heavily on high schoolers. Undoubtedly, the admissions process to elite U.S. colleges has become competitive…
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Supplemental College Essays-A way to maximize your impact
Admission to U.S. colleges is getting tougher each year. According to the reports released by Common App, the total number of applications through March 1 rose 7% from 7,041,256 last year to 7,541,148 this year. This upward trend is expected to continue. With acceptance rates dipping considerably, students are confused about what it means to…
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Ikigai-the Japanese Technique to Discover your Career
What does the concept of ‘Ikigai’ mean? There is a stereotype attached to the Japanese that they are overly diligent and dedicated. Some Japanese do claim that they work harder than others. But in reality, that is not the case. What appears to be “working harder” is working in a state of flow resulting in…
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Tips on Finding your Passion Project
Passion Projects for Profile Building Passion projects allow high school students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and create something they can be proud of. Since these projects are driven by personal passion, the process of working on them makes the experience enriching and enjoyable. These are independent of any academic requirements, fostering a…
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Spending Wisely in College-Strategies to Manage Expenses.
How to manage college expenses We hear of instances when students make frantic calls to their parents because they may have misplaced something. or wants to buy a new jacket, or eat at their favorite restaurant but their credit card limit has been maxed. These are unforeseen expenses many families fail to account for. The…
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Ivy Athletes in the Olympics-Paris 2024
Ivy Athletes in the Olympics-Paris 2024 The Ivy League is set to further its legacy in the Olympic Games, with an impressive contingent of 114 athletes and coaches, both past, present, and future, participating in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France. Rocket scientists and engineers are among the top US athletes in…
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ACT-Big Changes Announced From 2025
In keeping with its legacy of innovation, ACT has made some changes that will be implemented in April 2025. The ACT is a comprehensive college readiness test that includes a STEM score that is based on the high school syllabus. Students aspiring to be placed in highly competitive colleges to study STEM subjects choose to…