Extracurricular activities are an important element of the college application process. Colleges and universities are communities that provide opportunities both inside as well as outside of the classroom. Therefore, schools are looking for students who will volunteer...
The Common App website goes live August 1, which means you can create an account and start inputting your information. One part of the application that we suggest starting on now is your personal statement, as this is one of the most important parts of your...
Applying Early Decision (ED) to one university can increase your chances of acceptance, as many schools fill between 1/3 to 1/2 of their freshman class with ED Applicants. In order to decide whether you may be a good candidate for early decision, check out the...
By Josh Stephens and Kate Ballard-Rosa, Arborbridge For some students, choosing between the SAT and ACT is like choosing between doing the dishes and taking out the garbage. Both exams are fraught with challenges and pressures that make them anything but fun. Ideally,...
The Standard published a feature entitled “Enter the big league” about Apply Ivy and applying to US colleges and boarding schools. Click here for the online article.
When many students think about applying to university, large universities with great name recognition are often top of mind. But for many students, a liberal arts college is a much better fit, (and just as competitive to get into!) For those who are just starting to...
