Activities Outline: Grades 9-12

Extracurricular activities are perhaps the most fun part of high school and college applications—they are an opportunity to unearth curiosity, build community, and develop new skills. Use this guide to frame your student’s activities for each year of school. If...

Standardized Testing Outline: Grades 9-12

Below is a concise guide to testing for each year of high school, along with some basic advice for each test. 9th Grade Midterms and Finals These tests offer students’ first taste of high-stakes testing in high school. When preparing...

AP Exams 2021: All You Need to Know

AP Exams are standardized tests taken as the culmination of an AP Course, though it is possible for students to self-study for AP Exams as well. AP Courses are designed to be equal to introductory level college courses, and students...

How to Research Colleges Beyond Virtual Tours

Look Within  Our advice is to look within when beginning your college search. Remember that you are not just looking for your future school – you are also choosing your future home. Examine who you are, including identifying your values,...

Summer Activities in the Age of COVID

Summer programs, trips, camps, jobs, internships, research, and more are likely to be canceled or moved online. Some are still in a state of limbo, with coordinators (and, therefore, students) holding out hope that they may be able to continue...

Letters of Recommendation in the Age of COVID-19

Students face a new challenge in distance and hybrid learning: building close relationships with their teachers. Now more than ever, forging these relationships is imperative. Most importantly, strong student-teacher relationships help students make the most out of their educational experiences....

How To Create A Stellar College List

Building a college list can be daunting – and oftentimes the most intimidating part is just figuring out where to start. In this blog, we want to share how to create a college list in an accessible, comfortable, and effective...

Making the Most of Virtual School

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With most students in a virtual or hybrid school model for at least the start of this school year, we at Ivy Experience are sharing our best advice for making the most out of virtual education.  Establish a Good, Professional...