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Essays and Applications

Jan 26, 2024

How to Contact Admissions

No matter where you are in the college process, you will eventually want to reach out to someone on a...

Essays and Applications

Jan 10, 2024

Ivy Experience’s Spring Webinar Schedule

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

Essays and Applications

Nov 29, 2023

Applying as an Out-of-State Applicant

As decisions begin to roll out from some colleges around the country, it’s important to remember that some institutions were...

SAT/ACT Testing

Nov 17, 2023

SAT/ACT Accommodations

We have always preached that knowing how to navigate the college preparation process is essential to saving families time, energy,...

SAT/ACT Testing

Oct 31, 2023

Why Diagnostic Testing Makes All the Difference: A Story

Let us you tell you a story… The following is a personal reflection by Ivy Experience co-founder Eric Karlan. Growing...

Uncategorized

Oct 11, 2023

What if My PSAT Was Canceled?

We have heard reports that some high schools have canceled their PSAT today (October 11th) due to a technological outage...

Essays and Applications

Aug 26, 2023

Building Rapport with an Admissions Officer

At the other end of your application is an admissions officer—another human being tasked with getting to know you in...

Essays and Applications

Aug 21, 2023

Who are Admissions Officers?

Who are admissions officers? Gatekeeper? Resources? Representatives? At the core of it, admissions officers are people—human beings who have preferences...

Essays and Applications

Aug 7, 2023

How Colleges Evaluate Activities

How you spend your time outside of class is very important to colleges. Spending time doing what you love is...

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