Maximizing College Visits – the “Why College” Essay
We all know campus visits are an important part of applying to college – they can give students and families...
The Vine
A blog where Ivy Experience disentangles college admissions.How to Handle College Decisions
Below is an email we sent to the parents of our senior students, but its message is important for all...
7 Common Mistakes on the Common App
If you are applying to college, you will almost certainly be using the Common Application. The original intent behind the...
The ACT is Shifting to Computer-Based Testing
The ACT has had plans to shift to a computer-based testing format for years. For the 2018-2019 school year, all...
What Does the UC System Value in an Applicant?
The University of California system recently published a list of 14 factors they weigh in evaluating every student’s application. While...
Acceptance Rates for Top Colleges – 2018
Every year, colleges become more competitive. The top colleges in the country are not growing as quickly as the number...
Pitt and Penn State Join the Common App!
Another year, another group of schools joining the Common Application. Notable for many of our students are the additions of...
State of Admissions 2018
This is our first (of what we intend to be annual) State of Admissions – an email that recaps our...
How to approach the Common App essays (2018-2019)
The Common App recently released the prompts for the 2018-2019 personal statement. After making some tweaks for the past few...