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Where Ivy Experience disentangles college admissions.

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...

Blog Posts

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...

Webinar

Mar 25, 2026

Mental Health and College Admissions

Join Eric Karlan for a webinar about mental health in the college admissions process. Many of our webinars highlight the five admissions factors in a student's control: grades and rigor, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, recommendation letters, and application essays. In this webinar, we want to examine how to minimize stress (while maximizing happiness and success) in tackling each of these elements.

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Blog Posts

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”...

Webinar

Mar 11, 2026

AP Webinar

Join Jim Wismer and Evan Petrie as they walk students and families through everything they need to know about AP Exams.

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Blog Posts

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,...

Webinar

Feb 25, 2026

College Research Webinar

Alyssa Coltrain and Jordan Holmes advise students and parents on the process of researching colleges. Topics include: how to make the most of college visits; how to separate colleges into tiers (target, reach, and likely); the critical importance of "likely" schools; and tips for navigating college websites and making connections on campus.

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Blog Posts

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...

Webinar

Feb 12, 2026

The State of Early Admissions

Join Eric Karlan, Alyssa Coltrain, and Jim Wismer for a candid, data-backed conversation on what stood out in this year’s early admissions rounds, spotlighting the shifts and strategies every applicant should be paying attention to. The conversation covers admissions data related to enrollment, test-optional policies, and historical trends, as well as commentary on breaking news, such as UCSD students struggling in math and Virginia Tech using AI for application reviews.

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