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Each element of your college application (your personal statement, your activities, your supplemental essays, your course selection, and...

Calling all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors…this article is for you! When applying to college, your grades and the rigor of your...

It’s never too early to ask for a recommendation letter! Right after spring break, juniors will need to start asking teachers to write these key letters for you. So now is the time to start thinking about who will advocate for you as strongly as they possibly can. It’s also important to know how you can make your recommendation letters stand out. Teacher recommendations are more valuable than ever, as they are the one aspect of the application that is untouched by students or

2023 marks the end of the paper SAT and a new era of technology with the launch of the digital SAT (DSAT). Our team has spent the last few months reviewing the information provided by the College Board and reliable partners who specialize in test preparation, and we have identified several key principles for students to follow in order to maximize their performance on the exam. Structure and Format The DSAT has two sections: Reading/Writing and Math. The Reading/Writing sect

We are thrilled to announce the new Ivy Options & Lumiere Education Mentored Project Program. University campuses around the world are filled with academics and students who conduct compelling research and complete groundbreaking projects. In diverse academic disciplines ranging from psychology to engineering and history to marketing, these leaders are making discoveries and devising effective strategies that change our world. At Ivy Options, we have seen that amazing insight

You’ve been accepted to your dream school and can’t wait to begin planning the big move. If you are going to a country like the US that...

Students who have worked on a significant research project outside of high school classes, performing artists, visual artists, and makers may often be invited to submit portfolios as a supplement to their applications. Even if you are not applying for a visual or performing arts degree but you have a special talent you want universities to see, consider putting a well-prepared portfolio together to showcase your interests and skills. It will present admissions officers with a

The university application process can be stressful for everyone involved. Here are some tips to help you navigate through this...

For the fourth time in its history, the SAT is changing again! The test as we currently know it will be phased out for international students after the December 2022 exam, and starting March 2023, the new SAT will replace it. Although the aims of the SAT remain the same, there are significant differences with the new test that parents and students must be aware of in order to prepare for the 2023 test dates. The major change to the exam is that it will be computer based inste