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2023-2024 Duke Supplemental Essay Prompts

Duke has released its supplemental essays for the 2023-2024 college admissions cycle.

August 8, 2023

2023-2024 Stanford Supplemental Essay Prompts

Stanford has released its admissions essay prompts for the 2023-2024 cycle. Check out the essays for Stanford Class of 2028 applicants!

August 8, 2023

2023-2024 Johns Hopkins Supplemental Essay Prompt

Johns Hopkins has released its (bold) supplemental essay topic for the 2023-2024 college admissions cycle. Learn more with Ivy Coach!

August 7, 2023

2023-2024 Northwestern University Supplemental Essay Prompts

Northwestern University has released its supplemental essay prompts for the 2023-2024 college admissions cycle. Check them out!

August 7, 2023

Parent Recommendation Letters for College Admission

At Smith College, parent letters are optional. That’s right. Letters from parents can be included with the application.

August 3, 2023

2023-2024 Columbia University Supplemental Essay Prompts

Columbia University has released its supplemental admissions essays for the 2023-2024 college admissions cycle. Check them out!

August 3, 2023

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2023-2024 Dartmouth College Essay Prompts

Dartmouth College has released its 2023-2024 admissions essay prompts. Check out this year’s essay questions!

August 2, 2023

2023-2024 Yale University Supplemental Essay Prompts

Yale University has released its 2023-2024 admissions essay prompts. Check out this year’s Yale admissions essays!

August 1, 2023

AP Scores and Ivy League Admissions – What Should You Report?

While AP exam scores are self-reported by college applicants, many wonder which exams should be submitted and which should be withheld.

August 1, 2023

How to Internally Transfer at UPenn to Wharton

Learn the ins and outs of the University of Pennsylvania’s internal transfer process to The Wharton School.

July 31, 2023

How to Navigate College Admissions with Twins

If you’re the parent of twins, learn how to approach elite college admissions so that both of your children stand out in the process.

July 28, 2023

Haven’t Received Your College Decision Email Yet? Check Your Spam Folder.

It’s important to check your spam folder during the college admissions process. An important email from the college of your dreams might be there!

July 27, 2023

Which Ivy League Alums Are Most Likely to Marry Each Other?

Many Ivy League alums marry fellow alums. Among the Ivies, Princeton alums outpace their Ivy League peers in this category.

July 26, 2023

Is Stanford an Ivy League School?

While Stanford University is one of America’s most prestigious educational institutions, it is not a member of the Ivy League. Learn more!

July 25, 2023

Different Criteria When Researching Which College to Choose

Many students overemphasize college majors and location when deciding on a college list. It’s an ill-advised strategy. Learn why!

July 20, 2023

Why Do Top Colleges Use Legacy Admissions?

After the Supreme Court outlawed Affirmative Action, America’s elite colleges can no longer continue to justify legacy admissions.

July 19, 2023

The Impact of Influential Letters of Recommendation in College Admissions

Many believe that securing a college letter of recommendation from an influential person will help big time. That’s often not the case.

July 18, 2023

When Do College Applications Open in 2023?

Find out when The Common Application and The Coalition Application will go live for the 2023-2024 college admissions cycle!

July 14, 2023

Which College Has the Lowest Acceptance Rate?

Curious which of America’s universities boasts the lowest acceptance rate? Right now, the answer is Harvard but it could soon be Caltech.

July 12, 2023

What Is a Good PSAT Score?

While the PSAT is not a test score submitted to colleges, a top score could earn a student awards they can list on college applications.