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From the IvyClimbing Desk:
The IvyClimbing newsletters include a broad mix of writing, quick tips, admissions updates, and university news - all to help inspire students to succeed. Read, comment, and share in the love of all things -- our children.
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- Tips for a Successful College Tour (Part 1 of 2) (6/3/2011)
- Leslie Vasquez, our experienced admissions counselor, shares her reflections and observations, as well as suggestions for a successful and informative college touring experience.
- Tips for a Successful College Tour (Part 2 of 2) (7/5/2011)
- Leslie Vasquez, our experienced admissions counselor, shares her reflections and observations, as well as suggestions for a successful and informative college touring experience.
- Going on vacation? Make it a learning experience! (5/10/2011)
- Read this article to get to know a few factory tours, sustainable energy projects, and national monuments.
- 2011 Admissions Season: Analysis and Reflections (5/4/2011)
- The college placements of IvyClimbing students are listed for the Class of 2015.
- Advice & Reflections from Admitted Students, Class of 2015 (4/28/2011)
- Read advice and reflections from IvyClimbing admitted students for the Class of 2015.
- Which college should you choose - UC Berkeley or Williams? (4/29/2011)
- UC Berkeley is a top public univeristy. Williams is a top small liberal arts college. What are the differences? Which one should you choose?
- College Acceptances, Class of 2014 (4/5/2010)
- The Class of 2014 faced the most rigorous selection process ever. With Harvard's admit rate of 6.9 and Stanford at 7.2, how did the IvyClimbing kids do? Check out their College Acceptances.
- Humor Found on My Way to the Admissions Office (4/26/2010)
- It has been a long and rigorous admissions season. With the flowers in bloom again, it is time for some humor (and maybe irony) in college admissions.
- Why Do Selective Universities Choose to Remain Small? (Part 1 of 2) (3/12/2010)
- Year after year, the applicant pool gets larger and stronger with rising GPAs, SAT scores, and class ranks. Why don't the top colleges just admit more students and collect more tuition?
- Why Do Selective Universities Choose to Remain Small? (Part 2 of 2) (5/12/2010)
- In Part 1 of Why Selective Universities Choose to Remain Small, I discussed the potential benefits of admitting more students into the nation's most prestigious universities. In this newsletter, I focus on institutional complexities.
- Understanding Admissions Yield - Part 3 of 3 (2/9/2010)
- College students, faculty, staff, and alumni make personal phone calls to admitted students, because they worry about their admissions yield.
- Understanding Admissions Yield - Part 2 of 3 (6/3/2009)
- Did you know why colleges recruit students they will never admit? Did you know why a top student may end up in his 2nd or 3rd choice school? Find out!
- Understanding Admissions Yield - Part 1 of 3 (5/21/2009)
- As in Goldilocks, how much is too little, how much is too much, how much is just right?
- Understanding a Liberal Arts Education (5/8/2009)
- Do you know what a liberal arts education stands for in America? Read this newsletter to find out.
- Misconceptions: Understanding Pre-Business (2/18/2009)
- Many students believe that they will need to major in business if they want to eventually get an MBA. Does it take an undergraduate degree in business to get into an MBA program?
- Misconceptions: Understanding Pre-Law (3/11/2009)
- Are you considering to study law and become a lawyer eventually? Read what it takes to get you there.
- Misconceptions: Understanding Pre-Med (2/27/2009)
- Kids romanticize being a doctor. This newsletter shows you the road map to get you there.
- Humor and Irony in Admissions (4/28/2009)
- It has been a long and rigorous admissions season. With the flowers in bloom, it is time for some humor (and maybe irony) in college admissions.
- Six Common Mistakes Applicants Made During Admissions (4/16/2009)
- Learn about the commonly made mistakes made by students during admissions.
- Top 10 Things Admission Offices Won't Ever Tell You (11/16/2008)
- You have probably heard about IQ and EQ. Now I'm introducting a new Q. That is CQ. Keep reading.
- Establishing Strong Teacher Contact (1/27/2009)
- Establishing a good relationship with your teachers is vital to your academic success, let alone your teachers will provide your letters of recommendation for internships, summer opportunities, and college applications.
- 2009 College Acceptances (4/2/2009)
- Read the report card of all the college acceptances for the 2009 season. Congratulations to all the students and their families.
- UC Admissions: Special Edition (11/7/2008)
- This newsletter contains much useful information about admissions timeline, financial aid timeline, eligibility calculation, testing requirements, admissions policy update, quick facts, and useful resources.
- Early Admissions: Make Your Application Shine (10/29/2008)
- This newsletter discusses four major components of your college application that the admission offices must assess in reaching their final decisions: Academic, Personal, Supplementary, and the Application Forms.
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