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Where Ivy Experience disentangles college admissions.

Nov 4, 2026

Distinguishing Yourself in the Age of AI

Join Jim Wismer and Jordan Holmes as we educate students and families on how students can distinguish themselves with unique college applications in the age of AI.

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Oct 29, 2026

Is It OK To Apply Undecided?

I have no idea. That is not an uncommon answer when we ask students what they want to study in...

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Oct 28, 2026

Executive Function: The Skills Behind the Grades

Join Jim Wismer and Naomi Anhorn of Ivy Experience as we educate students and families on executive function: the brain skills behind why smart, capable students struggle to start, plan, and follow through, and what actually helps them build those skills.

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Oct 22, 2026

Using PSAT Scores to Plan for a Spring SAT/ACT

Join Jim Wismer of Ivy Experience to learn how to leverage a PSAT score to make an SAT or ACT this spring.

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Blog Posts

Oct 1, 2026

Top Ten Common App FAQ’s

The Common App is intended to save you time, energy, and stress in the college application process. It is meant...

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Sep 29, 2026

PSAT, Test Optional, and the Resurgence of Standardized Tests

Join Jim Wismer and Jordan Holmes of Ivy Experience as we educate parents and students on all they need to know about the PSAT and share an update on the test-optional landscape from the perspective of our top test prep expert and a former admissions officer.

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Blog Posts

Sep 11, 2026

Just Because You’ve Submitted Your Application, Doesn’t Mean It’s Complete

With the 2026-2027 college application season now underway, we wanted to highlight an often-overlooked aspect of the college admissions process:...

Blog Posts

Aug 20, 2026

Building Rapport with an Admissions Officer

As you prepare to submit your first applications, it’s important to remember that at the other end of that application...

Webinar

Aug 19, 2026

Junior Back to School Webinar

Join Jim Wismer, Alyssa Coltrain, and Kevin Trudel as we provide advice for juniors and their families on how to navigate this pivotal year with an eye toward college admissions.

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