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Fulbright Scholars by College
See which of America’s universities boast the most Fulbright Scholars for 2022-2023!
November 21, 2024
College Admission Is Not Random
College admission isn’t random. Just because elite college admissions can be disheartening doesn’t mean you should buy into misguided ideas.
November 20, 2024
College Endowments
A college’s endowment, the fund that stores all the money donated to it since its inception, plays a crucial role in shaping the student experience.
November 19, 2024
College Admissions FAQs: 35 Common Questions Asked During Admissions
Find out the answer to many commonly asked questions about the elite college admissions process!
November 15, 2024
Donations to Ivy League Colleges and Admissions
Can a donation secure your child’s spot at a top college? Learn how major vs. loyal donors impact admissions and approach college giving strategically.
November 14, 2024
Admission Requirements for Johns Hopkins
Learn what it takes to get into Johns Hopkins University, one of the nation’s most selective schools (acceptance rate has hovered around 7.5%).
November 14, 2024
10 College Application Tips for Military Veterans
Here are our top ten tips for America’s veterans taking the courageous step toward applying to highly selective universities.
November 14, 2024
How to Demonstrate Your Interest to Colleges
Ivy Coach offers advice on demonstrating interest in top schools, including tips on visiting, applying early, and more to help your chances.
November 13, 2024
Elite College Admissions Is Not Arbitrary
Is elite college admissions really arbitrary? Of course not! Yet what may seem obvious to some is highly contested by others.
November 13, 2024
University of Chicago’s Test Optional Admissions Policy
Well before the pandemic, UChicago made history by implementing a test-optional policy. This move was highly characteristic of the prestigious school.
November 12, 2024
What Are the Best Undergraduate Business Programs?
Learn why top-ranked schools don’t offer undergraduate business majors and explore the best business programs in the 2025 US News rankings.
November 12, 2024
The Myth of the Well-Rounded Student
A well-rounded, jack-of-all-trades approach is not a competitive elite college admissions strategy in 2024.
November 11, 2024
What Happens If You Lie on Your College Application?
Lying on your college application is an incredibly bad idea. It can lead to the revocation of your admission, even years later!
November 11, 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
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
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
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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