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What is Intellectual Vitality?
When top schools are deciding which candidates to admit, they look for students who display something called intellectual vitality, often using this to judge between
Does Your Major Affect Admission?
Students often wonder whether or not the major they choose when applying to colleges will impact their chances of admission. While it will, this isn’t
The 9 Types of Supplemental Essays and How to Write Them
Alongside the personal statement, colleges want all kinds of essay questions answered, from the benign “What do you want to Major in?” to the more
College Applications
Texas A&M’s BS/MD Program
We wrote previously on Texas Tech’s BS/MD program, and now turn to another BS/MD program within Texas, at Texas A&M. This is not a single
May 2022 College Admissions Cycle News
Another admissions cycle has come and gone, and Ivy Scholars bids farewell and good luck to another class of talented and promising scholars as they
Exploring the Texas Tech BS/MD Program
We’ve written about BS/MD programs before, and covered their applications generally. The popularity of these programs is clear and completely understandable. Medical school applications are
Applying to Texas A&M’s Engineering Honors Program
Engineering is incredibly popular for students (we have a whole guide on it), and for good reason. Everything around you was designed and built by
General
An Introduction to QuestBridge
We’ve discussed financial aid and scholarships before, but in this article, we want to highlight a specific opportunity for high-achieving students. QuestBridge is an organization
Best College Entrepreneurship Programs
Many high school students have entrepreneurial aspirations, seeking to follow in the footsteps of groundbreaking businessmen and innovators. Many top colleges seek to foster these
What is Naviance Anyway?
Many high schools use Naviance, but don’t always do the best job introducing it to their students. Naviance can send colleges your grades, test scores,
Online Educational Resources
Many high school students have passions they are excited about, and want to dive deeper into. Unfortunately, the courses and extracurriculars offered by many high
Reflections on the Varsity Blues Documentary
Last week, Netflix released a documentary on the Varsity Blues admissions scandal (see the trailer here), and in light of both this documentary and our
Record Numbers of Applications Submitted to Top Colleges
There have been stories circulating about record highs in college application numbers. Harvard received 42% more applications this year than last year and has pushed
Discrimination Against Asian Americans in College Admission: Myths, Truths, and Paths to Success
Asian American parents and students often come to us with concerns about the admissions process. There is a common perception that being Asian hurts a
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A Guide to International Baccalaureate Programs
All students want to do well in high school, so they can get into a great college. Part of this is taking the most challenging
How to Demonstrate Leadership in High School
Leadership is one of the key traits colleges look for in students. This causes many high school students to take on leadership roles in clubs
How to Write a Resume for College Applications
Writing resumes is a skill all its own, and one that many high school students are never taught. Nevertheless, when you apply to colleges, scholarships,
How to do Research in High School
The common perception is that research is a serious thing undertaken by serious people; academics in lab coats poring over beakers, writing equations on whiteboards,
