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Class of 2026 sets early application records, while The Ivy Dean’s students see incredible admissions results
Despite unusually low acceptance rates at top colleges, including those in the Ivy League, our students gained admission to Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania, Brown, Georgetown, NYU and Colgate, among others.
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How COVID-19 is accelerating overdue changes to college admissions
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted several significant changes to college admissions. Only time will tell if they are just temporary or permanent – but we are certain at least some of these new trends are here to stay.
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Ivy League Witnesses Unprecedented Rise in Early Applications
The Ivy League schools witnessed a dramatic spike in early applicants this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See the Class of 2025’s early acceptance rates and our theories for the record-high number of applications.
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Changes to College Admissions Due to COVID-19
The college admissions process is changing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what students need to know about applying to college this year.
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How to Continue Preparing for College During the Coronavirus
In light of the recent developments in the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, many colleges are taking steps to protect their students, visitors and their families. These important measures include suspending classes during the spring and summer terms, and cancelling events, summer camps, and other academic programs. At The Ivy Dean, we […]
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A Surprising Number of Colleges Accept Applications After January 15
Although the application deadline for most colleges and universities is either January 1 or January 15, this is not true across the board. Several colleges accept applications after this date, meaning that students can further expand their options by applying to any of the great colleges with deadlines that fall later in the year.
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Early Acceptance Rates for the Class of 2024 at the Nation’s Top Colleges
Here are the early acceptance rates for the top 30 U.S. universities and colleges that offer an early action or decision program, in order of their national rankings.
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How Your College Choice Affects Your Earning Potential
For the first time ever, the government has published very valuable financial information about college graduates in a new College Scorecard, which reveals average student debt levels and income.
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Applied to College Early? Don’t Stop Now
No matter how strong your application, and no matter how much you want to attend a particular school, the best approach is to keep your options open by continuing to apply during the regular admissions cycle.
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How Smart Students Spend Their Summer Break
With spring officially here, summertime is now, finally, just around the corner. For most students, the warmer weather signifies a break from studying and a chance to unwind. Although it’s true that the summer holidays are a good opportunity to recharge before another busy academic year, students should use their time outside the classroom to […]
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On paper, I am by no means a perfect student. However, thanks to my Application Positioning, I was able to maximize the strengths that I bring to a college to compensate for other factors. Thanks to The Ivy Dean Team, I will be attending Princeton University, my dream school, in the fall.
Dee provided excellent advice and guidance throughout the application process. Her overall expertise in admissions, professionalism and warmth made the experience a great one. I was thrilled that I was accepted to several of the most selective colleges in the country and will be attending Stanford in the fall.”