Top Tier Admissions
As with other trending “Ivy adjacent” categories (New Ivies, Public Ivies, etc.), there is no consensus on a definitive list of “Southern Ivies.” However, there are a few clear standout private universities in the South that offer similarly high-caliber educational opportunities in appealing locations. This admissions cycle has made clear just how selective these colleges […]
When working with students, we focus on both where they can get in and which college would be the best fit. Attending prestigious institutions like Princeton or Harvard doesn’t guarantee graduating at the top of your class. However, over the years, we’ve noticed that certain top colleges often fast-track students into the upper echelons of […]
In The Case for Humanities Majors, we advocated for the value of the history degree—not only for the admissions boost it provides high schoolers who show a developed interest in history, but also for career and graduate school preparation, long-term earning potential, and overall quality of life. In his report for the American Historical Association, […]
Duke University is a private university located in Durham, North Carolina. It was founded in 1838 and is one of the top-ranked private research universities in the United States, ranked #7 (tied with CalTech) in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report. Home to the legendary Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke’s Blue Devils foster infectious school […]
Last year, there were over one million international scholars enrolled in U.S. colleges, drawn by the promise of an excellent education and increased professional opportunities. For students coming to the U.S. from abroad, however, applying to these schools can feel incredibly complicated, especially as application processes often differ from those in their home countries. Here, […]
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