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Why LinkedIn Shouldn’t Be Part of Your College Application Strategy

Avoid linking your LinkedIn profile to your college application—it’s unnecessary and can make you seem conceited to admissions officers!

December 5, 2024

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Holy Cross Drops the Act on Need-Blind Admissions

Holy Cross’ admissions office recently got caught doing something not so holy. We might suggest that its director of admissions attend confession.

December 2, 2024

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How to Contact a College Admissions Officer

There’s a right way and a wrong way to go about contacting college admissions officers. Applicants should avoid being a nuisance. Learn more today!

December 2, 2024

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Taking Slots Away from Other Applicants

It frustrates us when the press applauds students who get into their top-choice school Early but still feel the need to collect more "feathers" for their cap.

December 1, 2024

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Ivy League Deferral

Let’s review the Early Decision/Action acceptance, deferral, and denial rates across the eight Ivy League schools.

December 1, 2024

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A Word on Admissions Development Cases

Development cases are college applicants whose parents donate significant funds to an top tier university.

December 1, 2024

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Colleges with Extended Application Deadlines

Top schools extend deadlines to boost applications and rankings. Discover which schools have later Regular Decision dates and what it means for you.

November 30, 2024

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Why Our Asian and Asian American Students So Often Earn Admission

We’re well-versed in how Asian and Asian American students can overcome the discrimination that they invariably face in highly selective college admissions.

November 30, 2024

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The Postmortem Strategy Session for Deferred or Denied Early Applicants

Ivy Coach offers a PostMortem strategy session to deferred or denied students. We also offer assistance with Letters of Continued Interest.

November 28, 2024

Duke Chapel is featured atop a staircase at Duke University.

What Was the SAT Adversity Score?

The SAT Adversity Score was created as a marketing ploy by The College Board to gain market share over its chief competitor, ACT, Inc.

November 28, 2024

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Last Minute College Essay Writing

Don’t procrastinate your college essays! Discover the best timeline for crafting essays that stand out to admissions officers.

November 28, 2024

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Can You Apply to All Eight Ivy League Schools?

Over the years, we’ve had some students sweep the Ivies. One of Ivy Coach’s clients once did so, turning around a disappointment after a Harvard deferral.

November 27, 2024

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How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest

Deferred in the Early Action/Early Decision round? Waitlisted in Regular Decision? Learn how to write a Letter of Continued Interest.

November 26, 2024

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Is Stanford Need-Blind?

Stanford, along with the majority of selective universities in America, actually considers your financial need when deciding whether to admit you.

November 25, 2024

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Do Colleges Look at LinkedIn Profiles?

LinkedIn is a social media platform for job-seekers. Few students actually benefit from maintaining a robust page that is linked on their application.

November 25, 2024

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The Unreasonable Expectations of Parents in College Admission

Some parents have unreasonable expectations for their children as they navigate the highly selective college admissions process.

November 24, 2024

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The Importance of a Good School Counselor Recommendation Letter

Students should not leave their school counselor's letter of recommendation to chance. They should help shape their letter.

November 23, 2024

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What To Do If Your Child Was Rejected from College

If your child was rejected from the colleges of their dreams, you're likely wondering what their path forward should be. Find out!

November 22, 2024

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Top Colleges with the Best Campus Food in the U.S.

The quality of food on a college campus doesn’t necessarily reflect the quality of the education, but it’s still a major part of student life!

November 22, 2024

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College Applicant Networks: Do Connections Impact Admission?

The kinds of connections that can make a difference include major alumni donors to a school, members of the Board of Trustees, and top administrators.

November 21, 2024

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