Why Diagnostic Testing Makes All the Difference: A Story
Let us you tell you a story… The following is a personal reflection by Ivy Experience co-founder Eric Karlan. Growing...
The Vine
A blog where Ivy Experience disentangles college admissions.Financial Aid 101: The Basics Every Family Should Know
College application deadlines are just around the corner, and financial aid forms were made available on October 1! Read on...
Test-Optional Policies: What Juniors Need to Know
With the spread of “test-optional” policies nationwide, the term itself has become broadly used and widely misinterpreted. In this post,...
How to Contact Admissions
Whether it is a pandemic or not, whether you can visit or not, you will eventually want to reach out...
How to Show Demonstrated Interest
You know the difference between the SAT and the ACT. You know when to ask for teacher recommendation letters. You...
Finding the Right Scholarships for You
When thinking about how to pay for college, many families immediately turn to student loans. But there are thousands of...
Paying for College: Maximizing Merit Aid
Your student has worked hard all through high school, and now it’s time to apply to college. Hopefully, their grades...
What is superscoring?
As you research a college and its application process, you may find a passage that defines the school’s score choice...
What to Do Before the SAT or ACT
We get it: the ACT and SAT can be terrifying tests. Students spend days, weeks, and months preparing for them....