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IVY OPTIONS BLOG

Study Visa Cuts and Rising Financials
With the increase in international students worldwide, some of the most popular countries for study are trying to juggle the positive...
Jan 6

Accepted, Deferred, Denied: Next Steps
Early university admissions decisions are starting to reach our hard-working and expectant students. We’ve been thrilled to see many...
Jan 6

Junior/Year 12 To-Do List
For juniors /grade 12 students, maximizing your important second semester is critical. We hope that you're focused on your academics, and...
Jan 6


Mandatory Financial Documentation for International Students Applying to U.S. Universities
It's application season! While high school students in grade 12/year 13 are busy writing essays, parents shouldn't overlook an important...
Oct 1, 2024


Demonstrate Interest & Stand Out
University admissions officers are returning in full force to high school campuses around the world to meet potential students. By taking...
Sep 4, 2024


Super Supplemental Essays
Students can easily overlook supplemental essays; however, admissions officers consider them one of the most important parts of the...
Jun 3, 2024


Maximizing Your Summer
Summer is an important time to relax and reset, but it is also a crucial time for high school students of all grades to plan and power...
Jun 3, 2024


Accepted: What's Next?
Congratulations to all our students on their university acceptances! You’ve worked hard, schools have rendered their decisions, and it’s...
Apr 3, 2024


The Competition Advantage
When applying to college, everyone wants to know, “How can I stand out from the crowd and get admitted to my dream school?” While good...
Apr 2, 2024


Waitlist Survival
“Thank you for your application. After careful consideration, our selection committee is unable to make you an offer of admission at this...
Apr 2, 2024


Upturn in International Applications
After declining during the pandemic, international student enrollments at US universities are at their highest year-on-year growth in 40...
Jan 3, 2024


Summer Programs
It's December and the perfect time for 9th-11th graders to start thinking about the meaningful ways that they can spend their upcoming...
Dec 1, 2023


Holiday Reading List
After a hectic year, the holidays are a great time to expand your knowledge by reading a new book. Here are Ivy Options recommendations:...
Dec 1, 2023


Building Your IO Portfolio
The earlier, the better is the mantra at Ivy Options when advising families on the best timing for students to start working with us....
Nov 4, 2023


Managing and Reframing Student Stress
“Normalizing experiences of stress and pushing past obstacles can help kids understand that they can do hard things.” – Researchers at...
Sep 29, 2023


Admissions Trends in 2023
Here are Ivy Options’ quick takes on the trends that have impacted the past admissions cycle. The recent US Supreme Court decision to...
Sep 29, 2023

The Power of an ED Application
What’s your ED? Don’t be surprised if you hear students asking each other this question as autumn approaches. It has become common...
Jun 1, 2023

Taking a Gap Year
Have you been thinking about alternate paths to university or maybe taking some time to think about the next steps? A gap year gives...
May 2, 2023

How to Make Your Summer Work for You
● Despite some universities remaining test-optional, SAT and ACT scores do make a difference. Keep studying, preparing, and trying your...
May 1, 2023

Find Your Fit
Decision Time! You’ve applied and you have choices! How do you decide where to attend? Now more than ever, you need to think about fit....
Apr 5, 2023
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