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IB Grading Scale

Confused about IB grading? Learn how colleges interpret IB scores, why you shouldn’t stress conversions, and how an IB diploma boosts your application.

February 26, 2025

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Best Pre-Med Programs in the U.S.

Medical schools don’t care that you went to a school with a top pre-med program! Instead, attend the most selective university you can get into.

February 25, 2025

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What Is A Good ACT Score?

What is a good ACT score, you ask? The answer, as is often the case, is complicated. What might be good enough for one school will earn you a rejection at another.

February 25, 2025

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What is the PSAT? Everything You Need to Know

The PSAT is more than just a practice test—it can qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship. Learn how it impacts college admissions and test prep.

February 25, 2025

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University of Connecticut Acceptance Rate & Admission Statistics

UConn’s acceptance rate is rising, defying national trends. Why are more out-of-state students getting in? Explore the data and what it means for applicants.

February 21, 2025

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Wellesley Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Waitlisted at Wellesley? Don’t leave it to chance! Ivy Coach’s proven strategies help boost your odds of turning a waitlist spot into an acceptance.

February 21, 2025

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Johns Hopkins Waitlist Acceptance Rates and Statistics

The Johns Hopkins waitlist is competitive, but your response doesn’t have to be! Ivy Coach’s proven strategies help boost your chances of securing admission.

February 21, 2025

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Wesleyan Waitlist Acceptance Rate 

Wesleyan waitlisted you? Ivy Coach’s proven two-step method, including a powerful Letter of Continued Interest, helps students secure admission off the waitlist.

February 20, 2025

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University of Wisconsin – Madison Waitlist Acceptance Rate

The University of Wisconsin–Madison waitlist acceptance rate is high, but so is the competition. Ivy Coach helps maximize your chances of getting admitted.

February 20, 2025

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University of Washington Waitlist Acceptance Rate

A University of Washington waitlist decision isn’t the end of the road. Learn how Ivy Coach helps waitlisted students turn uncertainty into an acceptance.

February 20, 2025

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Waitlist Acceptance Rate

The University of Illinois waitlist is unpredictable, but your response doesn’t have to be! Ivy Coach’s proven strategies help boost your chances of admission.

February 18, 2025

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Case Western Reserve University Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Case Western waitlist acceptance rates vary, but your chances don’t have to! Ivy Coach’s expert guidance can help you navigate the process with success.

February 17, 2025

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Purdue Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Over the last decade, Purdue’s waitlist acceptance rate has dipped as low as 0.34% and climbed as high as 45.61%.

February 17, 2025

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UMiami Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Waitlisted at UMiami? Learn your chances of admission, key waitlist stats, and how Ivy Coach can help boost your odds with a winning Letter of Continued Interest.

February 14, 2025

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Georgia Tech Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Waitlisted at Georgia Tech? You still have a shot! Learn your chances, key waitlist stats, and how Ivy Coach helps students craft winning Letters of Continued Interest.

February 14, 2025

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Boston University Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Waitlisted at Boston University? You still have a shot! Learn your chances, key waitlist stats, and how Ivy Coach helps students craft winning Letters of Continued Interest.

February 14, 2025

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College Admissions Counseling in India

Indian students face obstacles in elite U.S. college admissions, but Ivy Coach helps them stand out and secure spots at Harvard, Stanford, and other top schools.

February 11, 2025

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Colleges with Diminishing Admission Rates

College admissions are more competitive than ever. Find out which top schools saw the biggest drop in acceptance rates and how it impacts applicants.

February 11, 2025

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How Many Recommendation Letters for College Should I Send?

How many letters of recommendation should you submit to colleges? It depends on the college, but the answer is three in most cases.

February 11, 2025

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Tufts University Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Waitlisted at Tufts? You still have a shot! Learn your chances, key waitlist stats, and how Ivy Coach helps students craft winning Letters of Continued Interest.

February 11, 2025

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