Yield Rates and Why They Matter

Yield is a term with a range of meanings in distinct fields such as statistics, finance, mathematics, agriculture, transportation, psychology, and religion. In behavioral science, people offer differing advice about yield. There are those who say that you should not … read more

Changes to the 2016-2017 Common Application

The college application, and the extent to which you are able to present yourself in the best possible light, is the medium through which you will succeed or fail in achieving your educational goals. You should stay apprised of changes … read more

Rising Seniors: Hire a College Admissions Consultant Now

As college admissions consultants specializing in top-tier schools, IvySelect has successfully advised many students in the achievement of their educational goals. We prefer to begin early in a student’s high school career. However, rising seniors who wish to attend an … read more

Update on the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success

On this blog, we inform parents and students who are or soon will be engaged in the college admissions process of significant changes to admissions practices and procedures, especially at the most elite institutions. This is to help prepare you … read more

Consider Taking a Gap Year Before Starting College

You may have heard the news that Harvard has admitted Malia Obama. The White House press release noted that Malia would be taking a gap year after high school. She won’t be attending as a freshman in the fall of … read more

What to Do If You’re Waitlisted by a Top-Tier College

Students aspiring to the most elite colleges usually submit several applications. This practice spreads the risk of possible rejection by one or more of the targeted schools. In fact, IvySelect recommends that 12 to 13 applications be submitted to a … read more

Part 2: Elite College Acceptance Rates for 2016

Last week, we presented the Regular Decision (RD), Early Action (EA), and Early Decision (ED) admissions statistics for the eight Ivy League schools and Northwestern, MIT, and Stanford. This week, we present the RD statistics for 25 additional elite and … read more

Elite College Acceptance Rates for 2016

New York Times columnist Frank Bruni’s satirical piece on March 30th announced that the percentage of applicants admitted to Stanford in 2016 had dropped to its inevitable rate of 0%. He says, “With no one admitted to the class … read more

What Questions Should You Ask Them During an Interview?

IvySelect counsels students in the use of proven techniques that result in their admission to top-tier colleges and universities. One of the services that we provide as part of an engagement is assisting students in preparation for interviews. Interviews … read more

We Help You Get Admitted to Your Choice of Colleges – Not Just the Ivies

IvySelect counsels students who aspire to attend highly selective and selective colleges and universities. We don’t focus solely on the Ivy League and other ultra-selective institutions. The majority of our students do aim for this type of school, but we’re … read more