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Admission to UCLA
California Governor Jerry Brown made an important ruling today that has an impact on admission to UCLA.
October 11, 2011
Manhattan Kindergarten Prep
Ivy Coach does not offer kindergarten prep for admission. We get a number of phone calls about it from Manhattan moms but we don’t do it.
October 5, 2011
Highly Selective College Admission
Contrary to popular belief, money talks in the game of highly selective college admission.
September 22, 2011
College Essay Mistake
College admissions counselors want students who play well with others. It’s a college essay mistake to imply that you don’t.
September 16, 2011
Private College Consultant
Most h.s. counselors aren’t experts on highly selective college admissions. And therein lies the need for an experienced private college consultant.
September 15, 2011
College Admission Officers
College admissions officers typically don’t know the other colleges to which you applied. But sometimes they do know. We’ll tell you how.
September 11, 2011
College Admissions Tip
While it may come as a surprise, working hard to achieve great grades is not valued by admissions counselors at highly selective colleges.
September 9, 2011
Applying Early Decision
Applying Early Decision drastically improves one’s chances for admission as compared to applying Regular Decision.
September 8, 2011
Volunteering and College Admissions
College admissions officers don’t reserve spots in the incoming class for students who volunteer in soup kitchens.
September 3, 2011
Out of Staters and State Universities
Out of staters are having an easier time getting into state universities than ever before. And it all comes down to money.
August 22, 2011
Test Optional Universities
Many test optional universities – in fact most – recruit students based on their SAT and ACT scores. Is this hypocrisy or what?
July 23, 2011
Private College Counselor
The right private college counselor can be the difference between an admission and a denial.
July 17, 2011
Ivy League Colleges
President Woodrow Wilson, a former member of The Ivy Club (an exclusive eating club at Princeton) became a noted adversary.
July 14, 2011
Summer Jobs and College Admissions
Contrary to popular belief, a summer job often helps a college applicant’s case for admission.
July 8, 2011
UC Admission
More out-of-state residents will be part of the incoming class of UC students than in years past.
June 29, 2011
College Admissions and Likely Letters
In college admissions, a small percentage of applicants at many colleges across the country receive likely letters.
June 23, 2011
Summer Plans for College Applicants
Summer plans for college applicants matter a great deal in the game of college admissions.
June 22, 2011
College Admissions Decisions
College admissions decisions are often influenced by expressed interest. Campus newspapers can prove a valuable resource.
June 18, 2011
Getting Into Top Universities
Princeton University recently instated a Single Choice Early Action program after doing away with Early Decision in 2006.
June 16, 2011
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