What Is the Difference Between a College and a University?

The words college and university are often used interchangeably in the United States. Outside of the U.S., many international applicants don’t even consider applying to schools named colleges because they fail to realize that colleges are often synonymous with universities. But is college a perfect synonym for university, or do the words hold different meanings in different … 

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Early Decision vs. Early Action

Do you need to learn the difference between applying Early Decision vs. applying Early Action? If so, don’t be embarrassed, as you’re not alone. Many parents and students alike use the terms interchangeably. So, today, let’s examine which schools have Early Decision policies, which have Early Action policies, which schools … 

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Stereotypes of Elite Schools and Ivy Leagues

Originally Published on February 5, 2019: Twelve years ago, Conan O’Brien delivered a commencement speech at Dartmouth College, widely regarded as one of the most memorable graduation speeches. Conan presented certain amusing stereotypes of Ivy League students in this address. Ivy League School Stereotypes In Conan’s own words, he said … 

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What Is a Liberal Arts College and What Should Students Know?

It’s a term you’ve likely heard quite frequently as your child navigates the elite college admissions process: liberal arts college. But what exactly is a liberal arts college? And why do so many people fail to realize just how good these schools are? Many misconceptions surround the term and what constitutes a … 

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Best Colleges for Transfer Students

If you think earning admission as a high schooler to America’s top colleges is difficult, know it can be even more challenging as a transfer applicant. For transfer applicants, not only does everything from high school still count (e.g., coursework, testing, extracurriculars), but college coursework and grades count, too. Yet … 

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Dartmouth Acceptance Rate and Statistics

What is Dartmouth‘s acceptance rate, you ask? If so, you’ve come to the right place as just as Bo knows baseball, Ivy Coach — a firm long nicknamed “The Dartmouth Whisperer” for our success in helping all of our students earn admission in the Early Decision round in 28 of … 

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How to Know If You Should Transfer Colleges

Are you thinking about transferring colleges? Maybe you’re a high school senior, and you’re not happy with your college admissions results. Perhaps you’re a first-year student at a college you thought you’d love, but, as it turns out, it isn’t your jam. Or maybe you’ve just always had your eyes … 

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University of Chicago Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Was your child waitlisted at the University of Chicago? If so, you may wonder if they’ve got a genuine chance of earning admission to the Class of 2027 or if a maybe from UChicago is more of a polite rejection. The short answer: being waitlisted by UChicago is no polite … 

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MIT Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Was your child waitlisted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology? If so, you’re probably wondering if they’ve got a genuine shot of earning admission to the Institute or if being waitlisted is akin to being rejected. The short answer? There are years in which MIT will reach deep down its waitlist. … 

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Boston College Transfer Acceptance Rate & Statistics

Is your child thinking of transferring to Boston College? If so, you might want to check out historical BC transfer admissions statistics. Annually, BC anticipates enrolling around 125 transfer students. Most will enroll during the fall semester. A class of approximately 40 other transfer students will enroll each January. But we … 

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