IvyWise: Admissions Counseling & Tutoring

Standing out to highly selective colleges is already daunting enough, especially when you attend a competitive high school. 🏫 So, we spoke to the New York Post to share some of our top tips for standing out in a sea of other high-achieving applicants. 💬 📰 https://ow.ly/9aoH50SZGzc

How to stand out to colleges when attending a competitive high school As students gear up for the new school year, here are the steps they should think about to help them stand out to college admissions officers.

Is Georgetown University on your college list? 🏫 🔍 Don't miss our new blog post to learn how to get in! ✅ ⁠https://ow.ly/gMsl50SXNtK
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Contact us today to learn how we can help you build a balanced college list of best-fit schools! 📧 📲

Cruising into application season with our annual corporate party! 🛥

At IvyWise, we value our company culture. Our team pours their heart and soul into helping our families navigate the college admissions process. 🧭

So, we wanted to make time to celebrate all their hard work before anchoring down to charter our course for the 2024-25 college application season! ⚓️

Is Brown University on your college list? 🏫 🔍 As you're watching the Olympics marathons this weekend, remember that you're running a long-distance race of your own. 🎽🏃‍♀️

The college admissions process is a marathon, not a sprint, and it's important to consider every mile carefully as you begin your college search, build your college list, and eventually apply. 🛣️

Check out our new blog post for a step-by-step guide on how to get into Brown — from determining whether the university is a good fit for you to ensuring you're a strong applicant. 🏅🏆 https://ow.ly/7m8050SU358

📣 The Common App officially opened on Aug. 1, but while it's the most widely used college application, it’s not students' only option: 💡 The Coalition App is an alternative that now counts more than 170 institutions as member colleges. Don't miss our recent blog for a complete guide to the 2024-25 Coalition Application. 🔗 ⁠https://ow.ly/IgJe50ST6r9
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Don't know where to start? Hit the "contact" button on your profile to learn how we guide our seniors through every step of the college application process. 📧 📲

📣 Our August newsletter is here! 📰 Find each article from this month's edition at the links below: 👇

1️⃣ 2024-25 Common App Guide 📑 https://ow.ly/kPvW50SFFUJ

2️⃣ Exploring the Advantage of College Consortiums 🏫 https://ow.ly/PSQC50SFFUL

3️⃣ Building Your U.S. College List as an International Student 🗺️ https://ow.ly/b37750SFFUF

4️⃣ How to Work With Both Independent and School-Based College Counselors 👥 https://ow.ly/2Pc750SFFUG

Never miss the latest admissions news and trends: join our mailing to learn how IvyWise can help you pave the way to success in the college admissions process and beyond! 📧 🔔 https://ow.ly/7KbU50SFFUH

📣 Don't miss our upcoming webinars this August! 🗓️ 🌞 Swipe ➡️ to learn more about each, and register at the links below! 👇

💻 Decisions, Decisions: Early vs. Regular College Application Rounds⁠: https://ow.ly/iiNO50SFFnq
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💻 Lions and Tigers and…Crimson? (Oh My!) Discover Columbia, Princeton, and Harvard With Admissions Experts⁠: https://ow.ly/SVmS50SFFnr
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💻 Student Success Stories: A Peek Inside the Admissions Office⁠: https://ow.ly/gYXj50SFFno
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💻 How To Build a Competitive College Admissions Profile⁠: https://ow.ly/Trt650SFFns
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💻 Don’t Call It a Comeback: The Return of Standardized Testing:⁠ https://ow.ly/lsjZ50SFFnp

Can't make it to one of these dates? 🗓️ Register anyway, and we'll email you a link to the recording after the webinar! 📧

📣 Only two more days until the Common App opens! ⏰ At IvyWise, our goal is to make the college application process as stress-free and transparent as possible. 🔍 So, here’s what students need to know about the 2024-25 Common App. 🔗 https://ow.ly/LBRJ50SEIcG

Don't know where to start? Contact us today to learn how we guide our seniors through every step of the college application process.

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Is Georgia Tech on your college list? 🏫 🔍 Don't miss our new blog post to learn what it takes to get in! https://ow.ly/NmGN50SEGxE ✅ 🎓

Not sure if Georgia Tech is right for you? ⚖️ Contact us today to learn how we can help you build a balanced college list of best-fit schools.

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📣 The Common App goes live in just over a week! 🗓️ ⏰ But don't wait until August 1 to get started: this is the perfect time to start brainstorming and drafting your college essay. ✍️

Find the full list of Common App essay prompts here: https://ow.ly/4RbB50SEFP2

And fine a list of supplemental essay prompts that have already been announced: 🔗 https://ow.ly/s7H550SEFP8

Need help getting started? 📝 Contact us today for more information on our college counseling services — no matter where you are in the process!

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📣 Less than two weeks to go until the Common App opens on August 1! 🗓️ But while the Common App is a great choice for some students, others may opt to apply to college using the Coalition Application instead. 🏫

Each application has its own set of pros and cons, so which one should you choose? ⚖️ Find out in our new blog post: 🔗 https://ow.ly/o0Lh50SEAcH

Need help with the Coalition or Common App? Contact us today to learn how we guide our seniors through every step of the college application process. 📧 [email protected] 📲 +1 (212) 262-3500

📣 ICYMI: Harvard, Caltech, Brown, Dartmouth, Yale, and MIT among others, have recently announced they will be reinstating testing requirements for the next admissions cycle!

These schools' seemingly sudden switches have left many students stressed and confused about test-optional policies at other schools. 😰

So, to give students an idea of how many other applicants are submitting their scores, we've compiled the test score submit rates of class of 2027 students that applied to some of the nation's top colleges and universities. 🎯

Find the full list here: 🔗 https://ow.ly/RjEa50SBLTn

📣 Some colleges have already released their 2024-25 Common App supplement prompts! The summer before your senior year is the perfect time to get started on your supplements. ✍️ It can be hard to keep up, so we’re posting new supplemental essay prompts as they are announced: https://brnw.ch/21wLcvP

Need help with your supplemental essays? 📝 Contact us to learn more about working with us! 📧 📲

2024-25 Common App Supplements | IvyWise Learn what kind of supplements colleges are asking their applicants to include for the 2024-25 admissions cycle and start your applications off strong.

The college admissions process is constantly changing, and families that are determined to start the admissions journey might not know where to begin. 🏫

Ready to get started? 🎓 Download our free 2024-25 College Admissions Guide today! https://aspire.ivywise.com/l/923623/2021-07-21/4szr?utm_source=Facebook+IW&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=free+guide

📣 Our July newsletter is here! 📰 Find each article from this month's edition at the links below:

1️⃣ 2024-25 Common App Supplement Prompts ✍️ https://www.ivywise.com/blog/common-app-supplements/?utm_source=Facebook+IW&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=july+newsletter

2️⃣ Class of 2028 Admission Rates 📊 https://www.ivywise.com/blog/college-admission-rates/?utm_source=Facebook+IW&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=july+newsletter

3️⃣ How to Get into Boston College 🏫 https://www.ivywise.com/blog/how-to-get-into-boston-college-all-you-need-to-know/?utm_source=Facebook+IW&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=july+newsletter

4️⃣ 4 Reasons Why College Prep Can Be Fun 🎓 https://www.ivywise.com/blog/4-reasons-why-college-prep-can-be-fun/?utm_source=Facebook+IW&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=july+newsletter

Never miss the latest admissions news and trends: join our mailing list to learn how IvyWise can help you pave the way to success in the college admissions process and beyond! 📧 🔔 https://www.ivywise.com/mailing-list/?utm_source=Facebook+IW&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=july+newsletter

Do you know how your application will be read by an admissions committee? We do. 👀 Our college admissions counselors are all former Deans and Directors of admission. Each one has evaluated thousands of applications — they know how applicants will be read and what it takes to stand out. 💡

Now, we're giving our followers a chance to receive their expert advice FREE in an upcoming TikTok! ♪ If you are selected, three of our counselors will offer profile advice based on their experiences at Columbia, MIT, and Swarthmore. 🏫

Submissions are open to the classes of 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. 🎓

Make sure you're following us on Intstagram and TikTok (), and fill out this short form by Friday, June 28 for a chance to win! 🔗 https://form.jotform.com/241754262418053

📣 IvyWise has been ranked #1 yet again! 🏆 🎉 For over 26 years, we have been dedicated to empowering our students to live up to their highest potential and helping to find schools that will be the best fit for them — where they will be happy and succeed. 🚀

Our team has over 400 years of collective experience in admissions at top U.S. universities, and we have worked with thousands of families. 🤝 Contact us today to learn about working with one of our expert college admissions counselors! https://www.ivywise.com/get-started/?utm_source=Facebook+IW&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=ranking+june+24

In the highly competitive world of college admissions, high school students seek every possible advantage to distinguish themselves from their peers. 🌟 One significant, yet often overlooked, strategy is engaging in research mentorship. 🔎 Let’s dig into what research mentorship is and how it can benefit you. 🔗

And if you already work with us and are ready to take your child's college prep strategy to the next level, be sure to check out how IvyWise's Research Mentorship services can help differentiate your student from the other applicants. 🏫 👇

IvyWise: Admissions Counseling & Tutoring

Is Stanford on your college list? 🏫 Check out our latest blog post for Stanford admission rates, the GPA and standardized test scores of typical admitted applicants, and to learn how to get in! 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wKvSi

Applying to Stanford? Contact us today to learn how we can guide you through the entire admissions process! 📱📧 https://brnw.ch/21wKvSj

📣 Our June newsletter is here! 📰 Find each article from this month's edition at the links below:

1️⃣ Tips for Practicing Essay Writing Over Summer Break ✍️ https://brnw.ch/21wKqQG

2️⃣ How the Undergrad Transcript Impacts Grad Opportunities 🎓 https://brnw.ch/21wKqQF

3️⃣ The Value of Research Mentorship 🤝 https://brnw.ch/21wKqQH

4️⃣ A Gap Year Can Set the Stage for a More Meaningful College Experience 💼 https://brnw.ch/21wKqQI

Never miss the latest admissions news and trends: join our mailing list to learn how IvyWise can help you pave the way to success in the college admissions process and beyond! 📧 🔔 https://brnw.ch/21wKqQE

Colgate University is often ranked as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. 🏫 🎓

The university is quite selective and only admits a small percentage of applicants every year, ✉️ so prospective students should start preparing early by building their profile, doing their research, and gathering their application materials. 📑

Find out what it takes to get into Colgate University! 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wKd6w

Need help building a balanced college list? Follow us for more tips, 🔔 and contact us to learn how we can guide you through the entire admissions process! 📱📧

How to Get Into Colgate: All You Need to Know | IvyWise Want to know how to get into Colgate? Here is all the information you need to know in order to get accepted.

📣 🚨 We have extended the application deadline for our IvyWise Scholars program to May 31! 🎉

This pro bono program for high school students is a combination of college counseling and tutoring, where students are guided through the admissions process by the expert IvyWise team. 🧭

Learn more and apply at the link below, 🔗 and please don't forget to share with friends, family, and teachers to spread the word! 📲 https://brnw.ch/21wK4In

Visiting colleges in-person goes a long way toward gauging your fit at a certain college, the campus culture, and the overall personality of the school. 🏫 That’s where fly-in programs come in. 🛩️ These on-campus programs are important opportunities for students who might struggle to visit colleges because of money or distance. 💸

So, who are fly-in programs are for, why are they so important, and how they can make a difference in your college journey? 🔗 💡 https://brnw.ch/21wJZAx

Exploring College Options: The Value of Fly-In Programs | IvyWise Fly-in programs are important opportunities for students who might struggle to visit colleges because of money or distance.

We encourage our students to look beyond the “brand-name” schools to find universities that will be the best fit for them. 🎓

Keeping an open mind when it comes to building your college list can often lead to uncovering hidden gems that offer an incredible range of opportunities for students. 💡

Don't miss part two of our latest hidden gem colleges series! 🏫 🔍 https://brnw.ch/21wJQLX

Think you have a great addition to our growing list? Leave a comment! 💬 And contact us for help building a strong list of colleges at which you will personally thrive. 🌟

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us here at IvyWise! 💐 Families are at the heart of what we do, and today we celebrate the incredible mothers who play such a vital role in their children’s education. 🎓 Some of the supermoms on our team are even navigating the college admissions process themselves: both our Founder and CEO, Dr Kat Cohen, and our CMO have been touring colleges with their daughters over the past few months. 🏫 🔍

Here are some of our CMO’s personal tips for parents planning campus visits with their children:

✅ No website or brochure can replace experiencing a campus’s unique feel and personality firsthand, so if you can visit in-person, do it.

✅ Attend both the tour and info session for a comprehensive understanding and to demonstrate interest.

✅ Tours vary widely in what they cover. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and seek clarification.

✅ Encourage your child to reach out to coaches early if they’re interested in varsity sports. As a potential varsity athlete, we’re so glad my daughter reached out to coaches as early as she did. She started in ninth grade, so by the time we met with them, they felt like they already knew her!

✅ Ask your child “why?” I debriefed with my daughter after each visit and asked lots of “why” questions. By the end of our trip, we were on the same page with the school vibes: I felt like I really knew what she was looking for in the end.

❌ Don’t let your biases get in the way. There may be some schools you love that your child may not, and what’s important to you may not be important to them. But they’ll be spending the next four years of their life there, not you.

✅ It’s okay if it’s not love at first sight — focus on how your child feels when they step off campus.

✅ Be prepared for surprises — your child’s top schools may change after visits.

✅ Most importantly, have fun! While it can seem stressful and overwhelming, this is a special time for you to spend with your child. Enjoy every minute!

Thank you to all of the amazing mothers on our team, and a huge shout out to all of the wonderful mothers we work with every day — we see you, and we appreciate you! 🌹💌

🌞 🧠 Summer “brain drain” or the “summer slide” — the theory that students stop learning over summer break and even lose some of what they have learned during the school year — is a real phenomenon that has been documented by researchers for the past several decades. 🔍

So, how can you can keep your brain active during the summer to prevent losing any of the gains you made over the previous academic year? 🏫

Fighting Summer Brain Drain: Tips From An Expert Tutor | IvyWise Fighting summer brain doesn't have to be boring! Develop life long learning habits through easy summer activities while also avoiding summer slide.

💡 You likely have already learned the math concepts that are on the test — the presentation of these questions may just look different. 🔎 Learn the structure of the SAT Math test and what concepts you will be tested on so you can plan your test prep strategy and feel more confident on exam day: 💪 https://brnw.ch/21wJAFS

📣 Our May newsletter is here! 📰 Visit the links below for our May newsletter articles:

1️⃣ Fighting Summer Brain Drain: Tips From An Expert Tutor 🌞 🧠 https://brnw.ch/21wJrFy

2️⃣ STEAM Education: Blending the Arts and STEM for a Dynamic Future 🏙️ 🎮 https://brnw.ch/21wJrFz

3️⃣ How to Maximize Your Success with Academic Advising 🎓 🤝 https://brnw.ch/21wJrFw

4️⃣ Exploring College Options: The Value of Fly-In Programs 🛩️ 🏫 https://brnw.ch/21wJrFv

Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on the latest admissions news and trends! 📧 🔔 https://brnw.ch/21wJrFx

📣 Don't miss our upcoming webinars this May! 🗓️ 🌸 Swipe ➡️ to learn more about each, and register at the links below! 🔗👇

This month's topics are:

💻 Class of 2025 College Application Primer with Former Admissions Directors: https://brnw.ch/21wJoYF

💻 Insights from the 2023-2024 Admissions Cycle: https://brnw.ch/21wJoYD

💻 Check out our other upcoming and on-demand webinars: https://brnw.ch/21wJoYE

Can't make it to one of these dates? 🗓️ Register anyway, and we'll email you a link to the recording after the webinar! 📧

📣 Tomorrow is National Decision Day! 🎓 While some schools have extended their enrollment deadlines due to the 2024 FAFSA issues, not all have. So, make sure you’re aware of the deadline for the college you plan to enroll at. 🗓 Best of luck, and don’t miss Katie’s last-minute tips before Decision Day! 💡

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