College Admissions Blog

The exterior of Shadek-Fackenthal Library is featured at Franklin & Marshall College.

Antisemitism at Franklin & Marshall

Given this troubling turn of events at Franklin & Marshall, prospective Jewish applicants, quite understandably, might be left with a bad taste in their mouths.

February 10, 2025

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Northeastern’s Rise in the Rankings

Northeastern’s rise in college rankings wasn’t luck—it was strategy. Explore how it mastered the rankings game and reshaped its academic reputation.

February 10, 2025

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What Universities Produce the Most Startup Founders?

Elite colleges dominate the startup world. See which U.S. universities produce the most venture-backed founders.

February 10, 2025

An aerial view of Colgate University in upstate New York.

Is Colgate an Ivy League School?

Colgate isn’t Ivy League, but with a 14% acceptance rate and top-ranked academics, it’s still elite. Learn what makes it a Hidden Ivy and how to get in.

February 10, 2025

Gilman Hall is featured at Johns Hopkins University.

The 2024-2025 Complete List of Early Decision 2 Schools

Which colleges offer Early Decision 2, and is it worth applying? Learn how ED2 compares to ED1, its impact on admissions, and key application strategies.

February 10, 2025

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Rice University Class Size

Rice has made increasing the university’s size a major plank of its Vision for the Second Century, Second Decade Initiative.

February 8, 2025

Two brick buildings are joined by a circular rotunda at Columbia University.

Columbia School of General Studies: Everything You Need to Know

Columbia’s School of General Studies student body is a diverse and vibrant community composed of adults, longtime New York City residents, creatives, and veterans.

February 8, 2025

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How to Get into Harvard-Westlake: Application Process

Harvard-Westlake admissions are highly competitive. Get expert advice to navigate the process and improve your child’s chances.

February 7, 2025

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What Does Cumulative GPA Mean?

Learn how to calculate your cumulative GPA and understand its role in college admissions. Ivy Coach breaks it down step by step.

February 7, 2025

Bartley Hall is featured at Villanova University.

Villanova Business School Ranking

Villanova’s Business School ranks as one of the best business schools in the country. We explore its strengths, rankings, and what they mean.

February 7, 2025

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The Relationship Between Legacy Admission and Alumni Donations

Every Ivy League school still practices legacy admissions, but the rate of alumni giving at these schools varies widely. Let’s compare alumni giving across the Ivy League.

February 5, 2025

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When Do College Decisions Come Out for the Class of 2029?

Here are the dates when decisions will be coming out for applicants to the Class of 2029 at the top national universities and liberal arts colleges.

February 5, 2025

A clocktower juts out of the trees at Harvard University.

Do Middle School Grades Matter in College Admissions?

Middle school grades won’t affect college admissions, but your coursework will. Ivy Coach explains how to set yourself up for success.

February 4, 2025

The glass facade of the Science Building is featured at Harvard University.

Everything to Know About the Harvard Honor Code

Harvard enforces its Honor Code strictly. Avoid plagiarism, cheating, and other violations that could cost you your degree. Learn what to watch out for.

February 4, 2025