“I have this huge test I have to study for.” This is an email or text message that we get from our students all the time. It makes sense, after all. Grades and rigor are the most important of the...
Building Good Study Habits
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Making the Most Out of Summer Activities
Making the Most Out of Summer Activities Summers are a time for students to relax and rejuvenate––and after a challenging school year, you deserve it! Summer is also a perfect opportunity to build on your extracurricular activities, one of the...
An Honest Conversation About Grades
Let’s be honest. There’s a lot that goes into college applications: grades, test scores, recommendations, activities, and essays. It can be hard to figure out what is important and what’s not, and how to get real information about what matters. ...
SAT Announces New Digital Format Starting in 2024
The College Board has announced this morning that they are launching a computer-based version of the SAT starting in March 2024. This means that, in the United States, students who are in 9th grade or younger during the current 2021-2022...
College Essays about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In recent years, many colleges and universities have expanded their supplemental college essay prompts to include topics about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This shift has increased dramatically in the past year, so read on to learn more about some...
What To Do After Submitting Your College Applications
Congratulations! You are done submitting all of your college applications. But don’t be tempted to sit back and wait for decisions—there are plenty of steps you can still take to strengthen your chances of admission. Check Email, Voicemail, and Snail...
How to Prepare for a College Interview
The college admissions process can be overwhelming. Beyond applications, essays, and standardized tests, some schools also require college interviews. So what is a college interview, and how should you prepare for one? Not all schools require, or even offer, interviews....
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 up in Connecticut, I only knew the SAT. And, like many high school students, I did not care for it....
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 to understand the basics of financial aid and how to maximize your chances of receiving grants and low-interest loans. Let’s...