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Jan 8, 2026

Is 2026 the End of Test Optional?

Join Jim Wismer as he lays out the current state of test-optional admissions policies. Topics include: trends in colleges returning to requiring scores; grade inflation and its impacts on admissions; and the rise of AP scores as a factor in admissions decisions.

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Blog Posts

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...

Essays and Applications

Jun 16, 2025

The College List: Aiming for Appropriate Target Schools

As students build their college lists, they may have a balance of likely, target, and reach schools. Likely schools are...

Essays and Applications

Jun 13, 2025

Why Your Student Should “Fall In Love” With Their Likely Schools

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

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