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Why You Should Hire a Private Consultant For College

As admissions consultants specializing in elite colleges, we work hard to provide services of measurable value that are of substantial benefit to our clients. Yet we are aware that our profession has its critics. Some observers maintain that private college … read more

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2016 Changes to the SAT

Some people approach an important exam with high anxiety, so the outcome is less than their abilities should reflect. Others are relaxed and can focus on producing results that fully represent their potential. The best way to be sure that … read more

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Interviews: Their Impact on Admissions Decisions

How not to walk into an interview at your “dream” college — bathed in sweat with an acid stomach, a nervous twitch, and a sense of impending doom. True… there may be a lot riding on this conversation, but you … read more

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Elite Colleges Value Demonstrated Interest

Among the distinguishing characteristics of the selection process of elite colleges is that some of them want to love you… and some of them want to be loved by you.  The best approach is to work with your IvySelectread more

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Using Your Sport as Your Hook

In seeking admission to an Ivy League college as an athlete, you need to be sure that you’re deriving the maximum value from sports as your hook. As we do for students with exceptional academic or artistic talent, IvySelectread more

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Make the Most of Your “Hook” to Help Gain Admissions to a Top-Tier College

When it comes to talent, if you’ve got it… flaunt it! This is as true in the competition for acceptance at elite colleges as it is anywhere.  If you don’t have talent as a natural gift, then start now to … read more

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What Will an Educational Consultant Do for Me?

IvySelect is a college counseling firm composed of Independent Educational Consultants (IECs).  We serve a vital role in one of the most important decisions that your family will make… choosing which school will do the most to enrich your life … read more

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Tips for Hiring a Professional Independent Educational Consultant

After you wisely decide to hire a college admissions consultant to assist you in pursuit of your goal of attending an elite college, the next question is: Which one? You should seek an independent educational consultant (IEC) with the credentials, … read more

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Senior Year Advice: Prepare and Set a Strong Schedule before College

As a high school junior planning to attend an elite college, you need to achieve impressive results by taking on an academically challenging schedule in your senior year. If you do it right, senior year will be just as … read more

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Common College Application Mistakes

IvySelect advises students who wish to attend an elite college on the essential tasks that contribute to successful admissions. Of these tasks, the most critical is the submission of the best possible application to each targeted college. An extraordinarily compelling … read more