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Seven Tips to Help You Prepare to Leave for College
Freedom is at hand! You have accepted the place offered by your favourite college, the pandemic seems to be easing so colleges are expecting to welcome students back into university accommodation, exciting times. But, there is also that voice in your head asking how are you going to cope without Mum and Dad to put…
Waitlist to admitted- Your strategies to win over colleges.
If you have applied to colleges and universities in the United States, you should now know which have accepted you and which have not offered you a place. For some, there will be a third category where the college has put the student on a waitlist. If the college is your top choice college, then…
Ivy League Degrees and the Return on Investment
Ivy League Degrees and the Real Return on Investment Students entering college do so with a vision toward making a successful career in the future. While the definition of success differs from one person to another, there is no denying that financial benefits in a career are a tangible outcome that everyone wants to get.…
10 Tips for a Successful U.S. College Application
College Application Tips Applying to college in the United States can be a challenging and competitive process. To increase your chances of success, it’s important to understand the key factors that can make or break your application. In this article, we will provide you with 10 tips for a successful U.S. college application, covering everything…
Best Creative Writing Majors and Related Careers
Creative Writing Majors and Related Careers Colleges in the US usually offer English majors with a concentration in Creative Writing or sometimes just a minor (such as NYU). Others offer rigorous programs that include courses, reading lectures, and workshops in Creative Writing. Apart from the renowned visiting faculty who would…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…