Feb 12, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
In 2015, The New York Times published an article titled “The 36 Questions That Lead to Love.” Based on the work of psychologist Arthur Aron, the piece suggested that asking another person deep and meaningful questions (and offering honest answers in response!) can...
Feb 7, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
Amidst recent predictions that the SAT is poised to make a comeback at Ivy League and other top schools, Dartmouth has become the first Ivy League institution to retire its test-optional policy. Applicants to the Class of 2029 will again be required to submit...
Jan 31, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
Ivy League institutions have long prioritized legacy status in their admissions processes, giving the family members of alumni an advantageous position in top universities’ ever-swelling applicant pools. However, amidst ongoing scrutiny, legacy admissions...
Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ivy League universities swiftly embraced test-optional policies, signaling a momentous departure from the long-standing reliance on standardized testing in admissions decisions. The move was a nod to the challenges students faced...
Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
New Years is the perfect time for high school students to reflect on their goals, aspirations, and opportunities for personal growth. As many students are halfway through their academic years, they should reflect back on the first half of their school year and assess...
