While high school upperclassmen are focused on the SAT, underclassmen should be concentrating on the Preliminary Standardized Aptitude Test (PSAT). The “P” in “PSAT” may give the impression that the PSAT is merely a preliminary SAT, that is, a practice … read more
Many Asian Americans feel that an objective analysis of admissions data of most elite colleges would reveal evidence of discrimination against Asian American applicants. A notable exception to this finding would be the University of California system, including Caltech and … read more
IvySelect excels in assisting American expat students living abroad in gaining admission to Ivy League and other ultra-selective U.S. colleges and universities.
Functionally, the process of applying for admission to an elite American school is the same for expats as … read more
A thoroughly researched and well-written report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, “Turning the Tide”, has caused much ado in the admissions community since its release last June. All eight Ivy League Deans of Admissions and many … read more
Our mission at IvySelect is to guide each of our students successfully through the complex process of admissions to the most highly selective colleges and universities. A key element of the admissions process is the score that you achieve on … read more
Westerners have long admired elite American institutions of higher learning. Through the years, many affluent parents from these countries have enrolled their children in Ivy League and other top-tier American colleges and universities. In recent times, globalization and rapid modernization … read more
Imagine an ocean liner full of young passengers cruising toward its annual port-of-call… elite college admissions. A small hole is discovered below the waterline and the good ship is taking on water. She’s not in peril, but attention must be … read more
Picture the famous painting by Edvard Munch known as “The Scream”. No student should have to go through high school feeling like that guy. Although there’s serious work to be done, high school should also be a time of joy … read more
Years ago, comedian Al Franken (now a senator from Minnesota) portrayed a clueless character named Stuart Smalley in a recurring role on Saturday Night Live. Stuart was a power-of-positive-thinking type who, as a motivational coach, did his best to … read more
Class rank remains a consideration in admissions to top-tier colleges and universities, but has diminished in significance compared to GPA. Each year, fewer high schools calculate class rankings for seniors. It is your high school grades, especially in college prep… read more
IvySelect is one of the best college counseling firms in the world. We are a boutique admissions consultancy specializing in helping high-achieving students seeking admission to Ivy League universities and other top-tier colleges in the U.S, U.K. and Canada.
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