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Jul 1, 2026

7 Common Mistakes on the Common Application

If you’re applying to college, you will almost certainly be using the Common Application. Here is our list of the...

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Jun 25, 2026

We’re Best of the Main Line—Thanks to You

Ivy Experience was awarded Best of the Main Line & Western Suburbs for 2026 in the category of College Prep...

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Jun 17, 2026

How to Show Demonstrated Interest

For years, we have spoken about the five factors in a college search that are in your control: grades and...

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Jun 4, 2026

What Counts as a Likely School?

While it is common to hear a student rhapsodize about a reach school, it is unusual to hear the same...

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May 20, 2026

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...

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May 6, 2026

Your Complete Guide to High School Testing, from APs to the SAT

‘Tis the season for testing: whether it’s the SAT, AP exams, or finals. So it felt like a good time...

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Apr 29, 2026

College Essays That Make An Impact

Writing your personal statement (aka the Common App essay) is ultimately… well, personal. Your college essay should be a distinctive...

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Apr 23, 2026

The Pros and Cons of Study Groups

AP exams and finals are officially upon us! As you prepare to cram for upcoming tests, it’s worth reflecting: is...

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Apr 10, 2026

Your Guide to Virtual College Tours

Where to start If visiting a given college in person isn’t an option for you, a virtual tour can give...

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Apr 8, 2026

What Does Applying “OOS” Mean?

What does “OOS” mean, and why does it matter? If you’re a high-school junior starting on your college applications right...

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Apr 1, 2026

The Best Time to Write College Essays

We’re going to be honest with you: there is no best time to write college essays. There are only the...

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Mar 19, 2026

How to Turn College Visits into Outstanding Essays

We all know campus visits are an important part of applying to college—they can give students and families a “feel”...

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Mar 6, 2026

Your Questions About Recommendation Letters, Answered

We often say that there are very few things under your control in the admissions process: your grades, your activities,...

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Feb 18, 2026

Where Have Ivy Clients Been Accepted So Far? Take a Look!

At Ivy Experience, we support students applying to a wide spectrum of colleges and universities all across the country—and even...

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Feb 12, 2026

What to Consider When Selecting Ninth-Grade Courses

It’s not uncommon for families to start thinking seriously about course selection—and how it could impact the college admissions process—only...

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Feb 4, 2026

Visiting Colleges? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

In the coming weeks and months, many high schoolers and their families will take advantage of long weekends and vacations...

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Jan 8, 2026

Michigan’s Postponed Early Decision, Update #2

We’re continuing to follow the University of Michigan’s Early Decision updates and notifications. On Monday, January 5, 2026, the University...

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Jan 6, 2026

Ivy Experience Spring Webinar Schedule

We are excited to announce our full schedule of webinars this spring! See below for topics, dates, registration links for...

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Dec 17, 2025

University of Michigan Early Decision Deferral Update

Following the release of the University of Michigan Early Decision results, there has been confusion as to what is happening to students...

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Dec 16, 2025

University of Michigan Early Decision Deferral: What it Means and What to Do Next

When the University of Michigan announced that it would be offering an Early Decision program for the first time to...

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Aug 1, 2025

Ivy Experience’s Fall Webinar Schedule 2025-2026

We are excited to announce our full schedule of webinars this fall! See below for topics, dates, and registration links....

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Jun 18, 2025

5 Questions With Taralyn Torrini

Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview Taralyn Torrini, one of our College Admissions Specialists! What...

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Mar 10, 2025

Tech Issue on the March SAT

On Saturday, many students experienced a technical issue with the March SAT. While College Board hasn’t provided 100% transparency about...

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