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Everything You Need to Know About Alumni Interviews
Do alumni interviews impact college admissions? Learn why they matter less than you think, plus key insights on what to expect and how to prepare.
March 14, 2025
Do Colleges Track Applicants’ Website Visits?
Worried that colleges are tracking your website visits? Relax—most elite schools don’t care. Here’s what actually impacts your application.
March 14, 2025
Ivy League Transfer Deadlines for 2025
Ivy League transfer deadlines are in March. Get Ivy Coach’s expert help preparing a strong application before time runs out.
March 14, 2025
10 Things Not To Do After Being Waitlisted
Waitlist season is here! Don’t ruin your chances by making these common errors. Learn the right way to respond and boost your odds of getting in.
March 13, 2025
The Meaning of College Likely Letters
Elite colleges send Likely Letters to top applicants before decisions are released. Learn what they mean and why they give you an edge.
March 13, 2025
The Game Plan for Waitlisted Students
Most students blow their shot after being waitlisted. Learn the right way to write a compelling Letter of Continued Interest and improve your odds.
March 13, 2025
Asian Americans & Racial Profile Discrimination in College Admissions
Admissions officers at elite universities discriminate based on profiles associated with race, not on race alone.
March 11, 2025
Ivy League Schools Love Public Schoolers, Too
Think Ivy League schools prefer private school students? Think again. More public school students gain admission, proving strong public schools hold their own.
March 11, 2025
Ivy League Summer Programs
Elite summer programs sound impressive, but do they help with college admissions? Find out why most are a waste of money – except for one surprising outlier.
March 11, 2025
Book Review: Who Gets In And Why
Jeffrey Selingo’s Who Gets In and Why reveals the history and strategies behind elite college admissions. But does it help applicants? Read our review.
March 8, 2025
Colleges by Jewish Population
Which colleges have the largest Jewish student populations? Explore the rankings for public, private, and Ivy League schools and why these numbers matter.
March 8, 2025
What is the Highest SAT Score?
The SAT scoring system has changed over time, but its importance hasn’t. Learn how to achieve the best possible score for elite college admissions.
March 7, 2025
Do You Need to Be Valedictorian to Get into Ivy League
Ivy League schools reject more valedictorians than they accept. Learn why GPA isn’t everything and what it really takes to stand out in admissions.
March 7, 2025
What Are the Public Ivies?
Public Ivies offer elite education without the private school price tag. Learn more about these public ivy universities and how they compare to Ivy League schools.
March 5, 2025
What Are the Little Ivies?
From Amherst to Bowdoin, the Little Ivies are redefining elite education. Learn why these top liberal arts colleges are gaining recognition.
March 5, 2025
MIT Student Demographics
Unlike many elite schools, MIT openly shares its student demographics. See how gender, race, and socioeconomic status shape the Class of 2028.
March 3, 2025
NYC Specialized High School Admissions Guide
NYC’s specialized high schools rival top private schools for college admissions success. Learn about the SHSAT process and how to secure a spot.
March 3, 2025
Can You Annotate on the Digital SAT?
While it’s true that the New SAT is digital, traces of the old way of doing things still remain. Did you know you can still annotate the passages from the Reading and Writing Section?
March 3, 2025
What Are the Seven Sisters Colleges?
Learn more about the Seven Sisters colleges, their histories, acceptance rates, and what makes them unique.
February 26, 2025
PSAT to SAT Score Conversion
Take a look at the following score conversion chart to see what your or your child’s PSAT score says about the predicted SAT score.
February 26, 2025
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