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Early Decision Applicants to the University of Pennsylvania

If you’re serious about your application to the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), applying Early Decision could be the key to your success.

October 30, 2024

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Yes, Where You Go To College Matters

Where you go to college matters for career earning potential. Graduates have the highest earning potential from America’s top colleges.

October 29, 2024

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When Are College Applications Due?

Find out when college applications are due for both the Early and Regular Decision rounds of admission at America’s top universities!

October 29, 2024

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MIT Interview Process, Questions, and Tips

Learn about the Massachusetts Institute of Technology interview process. Find out some key tips to ace your MIT interview!

October 29, 2024

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When Is Ivy Day?

Ivy Day (or Ivy Days) are the dates in which Ivy league schools release their early action or early decision notifications. Learn more today!

October 28, 2024

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Ivy League Regular Decision Application Deadlines

Are you wondering when the Regular Decision application deadlines are for the eight Ivy League schools? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

October 28, 2024

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Gap Years for UPenn Students

We at Ivy Coach would only advise students to take a gap year after earning admission to Penn — not before applying.

October 28, 2024

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Ivy League Admission for Indian Students

Indian and Indian American students both face unjust discrimination in the Ivy League admissions process. Learn how to combat this discrimination!

October 25, 2024

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Senior Slide: Do Colleges Look at Senior Year Grades?

Senior Slide — the academic decline that can occur when you stop putting in effort as your time on campus draws to a close — has real consequences.

October 25, 2024

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Members of the Association of American Universities (AAU)

The Association of American Universities, an organization founded in 1900, comprises 71 of the U.S.’s and Canada’s leading research universities.

October 25, 2024

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What Does Deferred Mean and What To Do Next

What does a deferral mean in college admissions, and what should you do next? Ivy Coach offers a step-by-step approach deferred candidates should take.

October 24, 2024

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Schools with Early Decision for 2024-2025 Admissions Cycle

Check out the complete list of America’s top colleges, as ranked by “US News & World Report,” with binding Early Decision policies.

October 24, 2024

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Fact Checking in College Admissions

Though admissions officers at top colleges rarely fact-check applications, honesty is essential for applicants aiming for success.

October 24, 2024

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A Word on College Essays About Sports

A cardinal sin in elite college admissions is writing college essays about sports. Sports should be treated as a third-rail topic in admissions.

October 24, 2024

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The Pros and Cons of Applying Through The Common Application

Learn the pros and cons of applying to elite colleges through The Common Application, the most widely used college application platform.

October 23, 2024

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How to Get Into an Ivy League School

Learn the key factors in the Ivy League admissions process and how students can optimize their chances of gaining acceptance to these prestigious universities.

October 23, 2024

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How Does Harvard Verify Recruited Athletes?

After the Varsity Blues scandal, some schools like Brown and Yale announced they’d review their admissions procedures for recruited athletes.

October 23, 2024

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How Important Is High School Calculus in College Admissions?

If you want to have a shot at earning admission to a top university, you should take BC Calculus at minimum for your high school math curriculum.

October 23, 2024

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George Washington University: Acceptance Rates & Admission Statistics

You’ve come to the right place to review how to optimize your odds of admission to The George Washington University.

October 23, 2024

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What To Do After Being Deferred by Harvey Mudd

Harvard Mudd’s Early Decision acceptance rate has been hovering around 20% in recent years. Learn what to do after a deferral!

October 17, 2024

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