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College Admission Tools

In our efforts to help students, parents, and guidance counselors better understand the college admission process, Ivy Scholars offers a wide variety of resources and tools. Explore the sections below for more information and start your journey to college admission success!

Resources for Counselors

Impressing Colleges with Activities

Learn what college admissions officers really want to see in an applicant.

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A Guide to Financial Aid

Learn about the three most popular ways in which students can apply and qualify for financial aid.

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Writing Letters of Recommendation

Vague recommendation letters lead to rejection! Learn to write the best letters for your students.

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How to Write a Personal Statement

A well-written personal statement will significantly enhance a student’s admission chances.

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Standardized Test Taking Strategies

How to pick SAT or ACT, and prep effectively.

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College Application Timeline

Explore the college admission process in detail and utilize our proven application timeline.

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Resources for Parents and Students

The Complete Guide to College Applications

A 90-page, complimentary ebook covering everything you need to know about the college admission process.

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ApplyTexas Application Portal Guide

 This guide complements ApplyTexas’ guide, which explains in detail how to fill out each field. Instead, this guide will focus more on strategy.

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The Complete UT Austin Admissions Ebook

A 50-page, complimentary ebook covering everything you and your child need to know about UT Austin admissions.

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Acceptance Rates for Top Colleges

How hard is it really to get into top colleges? Here, we’ll go over the acceptance rates of top schools around the country.

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