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The University of Michigan, a public research university located in the vibrant college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is considered both a “Public Ivy” and one of the “New Ivies.” It is ranked as having the #3 best psychology program, #4 best business program and, #5 best undergraduate engineering program by the U.S. News & […]
Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois, is ranked #9 on the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s list of National Universities. 70% of its more than 8.5k undergraduate students live on campus. Northwestern also competes in NCAA Division I sports in the Big Ten conference. Northwestern had an acceptance rate of 8% for the […]
Welcome to our new blog series, where we’ll spotlight the journeys of a few of our students who have successfully navigated the college admissions process with our guidance. Through these stories, you’ll hear firsthand how our expert counseling not only helped students gain acceptance to top universities like Harvard but also shaped their academic and […]
While authenticity and content are crucial, your writing skills can make or break your college essay. Admissions officers aren’t just evaluating what you say, but how you say it. The way you express your thoughts, the clarity of your prose, and the style of your writing all contribute to the overall impression you leave. In […]
Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is consistently ranked a top-ten school associated with the Ivy-plus colleges and Southern Ivies. Duke had an overall acceptance rate of 5.1% for the Class of 2028. Duke’s one required supplemental essay this year asks (in their own words), “Why Us?” However, Duke also offers five additional optional […]
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