IVY OPTIONS

For juniors /grade 12 students, maximizing your important second semester is critical. We hope that you're focused on your academics, and are beginning to think seriously about college selection, applications, summer plans, and test prep. To keep you organized and ease the process, we have created tasks for you to complete over the next few months and into the summer. We hope this helps you manage your time and priorities. JANUARY Meet with your Ivy Options counselor to disc

Keeping up a family tradition, Leen followed her two sisters to McGill University. The Jordanian-Palestinian, born and raised in Dubai, has just completed her first semester. As a finance major, she’s found her classes both challenging and interesting—her favorite: International Relations. She says she loves the traditional college lifestyle in the vibrant city of Montreal. We recently caught up with her. IO: Congratulations on completing your first semester at McGill Univers

You’ve hit the “submit” button on your early applications. There are mixed emotions: relief that one phase is complete and nervousness as you await decisions. You’re not alone. Nearly 60 percent of high school 12th graders now use Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA) in the application process, according to Common App data. While early applications can boost students’ chances at some schools, they don’t guarantee acceptance. Many students are deferred or denied. During th