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Extracurricular Activities-How to quantify your work
The college admission landscape has become exceedingly competitive. It is becoming critical for students to stand out in their college application and differentiate themselves from the next candidate. Extracurricular activities thus are important indicators of students’ demonstratable interests, skills, and dedication. But is just doing a gamut of activities enough to impress the admissions officers?…
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How to Get Letters of Recommendation that Wow
Strong letters of recommendation are crucial for college applications. Letters of recommendation humanize an applicant. They give admissions officers an understanding of the student they are reviewing behind solely qualitative measures like GPA and SAT scores. Nearly all top- and second-tier colleges require students to submit three recommendation letters from individuals well-acquainted with the student…
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Application Trends for 2024-25-Stategies to Stay Ahead
Strategies to Stay Ahead in the Application Process 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…
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Navigating College Curricula: Open vs. Core Options Explained
You may have heard the words “open curriculum” or “core curriculum” and haven’t a clue what your counselors or the speakers at information sessions are going on about. It’s important to clarify these concepts for you, a potential applicant because they encourage you to think about a) the different approaches to education and b) your…
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How AI is Transforming College Admissions: Emerging Trend
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing various industries. Slowly it has now entered the realm of college admissions. Just as Human resource departments in companies use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Schools are beginning to use AI as an assistant tool in the initial phases of college application grading. The adoption of technology will help the process…
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From Procrastination to Productivity: Managing Time
From Procrastination to Productivity You may have heard the famous saying, “Procrastination is the thief of time.” Are you a student who has gained the reputation of a ‘procrastinator?’ Handing over assignments at the last minute and not sleeping before the impending deadline, yet getting them done at any cost? You are not alone. The…
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U.S. College Classrooms: A Guide for Students
Entering a U.S. classroom can be a heady experience. You will be part of a distinctly diverse student body, where you will engage in an informal exchange of ideas, and your professors will encourage you to think critically. This unique experience, called college life, will provide you with the opportunity for growth and learning. For…
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Acceptance Rates – University of California 2023-24
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…
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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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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…
