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Good Books for College Essays
The books you discuss in your college applications are a powerful tool for highlighting your unique interests and intellectual curiosity.
November 9, 2024
Ivy Coach Blog: For Anything and Everything College Admissions
Ivy Coach’s blog debunks common misconceptions about the college admissions process and call out hypocrisy wherever we see it.
November 9, 2024
What To Do After Being Deferred by Claremont McKenna College
It is possible to turn around a deferral to Claremont McKenna College. Take it from our clients at Ivy Coach who have done so.
November 9, 2024
How to Avoid Being Redundant in College Essays
There’s no excuse to fill your college admissions essays with redundancies. Your application reader heard you the first time!
November 6, 2024
Endowed Coaching Positions in the Ivy League
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of all coaching endowments across Ivy League athletics programs.
November 6, 2024
A Battle Hymn in Support of Tiger Mom
Years ago, Amy Chua published Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, dubbed the “Tiger Mom book,” igniting a global debate on parenting styles.
November 6, 2024
Harvard Helicopter Parents
Unfortunately, Harvard is no stranger to this overtop era of helicopter and lawnmower parents gone wild.
November 5, 2024
Ivy League Athletic Recruiting Favors Wealthy Students in Elite Sports
Squash? Swimming? Crew? Do these teams need so many reserved slots in each incoming class at Ivy League schools?
November 5, 2024
College Board Must Do More for Students with Disabilities
The College Board must do more for its students, especially those with disabilities. For years, the company has fallen short.
November 5, 2024
Veteran Enrollment at Columbia University
Columbia University leads the Ivy League with veteran enrollment, largely due to its School of General Studies.
November 3, 2024
Demographics of Ivy League Enrollment
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the eight Ivy League schools by race, gender, and socioeconomic enrollment data.
November 3, 2024
Early Decision Applicants to Dartmouth College
Early Decision applicants know that Dartmouth College is the place for them, so much so that they’ve staked their futures on it!
November 2, 2024
Community College Transfers to Ivy League Schools and Top Universities
Community college students bring a unique perspective and diversity to any student body. It’s why so many elite colleges covet them.
November 2, 2024
Top Schools for Film Students
Is film school is the right path? Ivy Coach explores top programs like NYU and USC, and how a liberal arts background can boost your entertainment career.
November 2, 2024
The Legacy Boost in Admissions
We’ve all heard the justifications elite colleges used to use for the boost they would give to legacy admissions. But the excuses don’t hold water.
November 1, 2024
Bad Counselor or Teacher Letter of Recommendation
Most teachers and counselors think they’ve knocked their letter of recommendation out of the park even while filling it with clichés and generic info.
November 1, 2024
Caltech Campus Tours Are for Serious Applicants Only
Learn how Caltech sets a standard in admissions by encouraging only qualified students to tour its campus, challenging the norms of highly selective colleges.
November 1, 2024
College Interview Attire: What to Wear to an Alumni Interview
Learn about the appropriate attire for your college interviews, whether you’re a man, woman, or non-binary applicant.
October 31, 2024
The Extinction of Thick Envelopes During College Admissions Season
In college admissions, the charm of the thick envelope has given way to the convenience of electronic notifications.
October 31, 2024
Parents Contacting College Admissions Offices
The last thing admissions officers need during admissions season is a call from an overbearing parent telling them how to do their job.
October 31, 2024
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