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US Credit System: How does it work?

US universities are most known for the flexibility in their curriculums. This is due to the fact that they offer a credit-based system to measure coursework required for a specific Undergraduate or Graduate program. This framework provides greater freedom in course selection to its students. For instance, you could do a double major or a major and a minor, as long as you are satisfying mandatory credit requirements. 

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Bowdoin College, Maine
US Universities

Understanding Bowdoin College’s Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate of Bowdoin College A private liberal arts college, Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, Maine. Ranked #25 by Forbes magazine, Bowdoin is well regarded for its rigorous academics, close-knit student community, and commitment to the Common Good. Founded

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Waitlist admissions
US Universities

Understanding Waitlist Acceptance Rates of Colleges

Waitlist Acceptance Rates in Colleges College admissions is not just a stressful time for students and families, and to top it all receiving a waitlist decision adds another layer of uncertainty. Students ought to remember that a waitlist offer isn’t

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Explore engineering careers
Career Counseling

Should I Study Engineering at College?

Studying for an engineering degree is not for the faint hearted, they are some of the most competitive courses to be accepted onto and are notorious for having some of the highest dropout rates in higher education. But every year a good proportion of Ivy Central students apply to study engineering at college and then go on to successfully complete their degrees before moving into employment.

In this article, I will help readers gain an insight into what studying engineering is like and where it can lead you.

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Word cloud of Economics
Majors

Should I Major in Economics?

Each year many Ivy Central students choose to study economics when they apply to college, and they are not alone, economics is one of the most popular subjects in colleges and universities around the world. Students tell me that what they like about the subject is that it breaks out of the STEM or humanities debate, by having one foot firmly set on each side of the divide. Other reasons people like it is that they feel it teaches them to better understand the real world, which in turn provides a good platform to enter the world of work in a broad number of careers.

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Amherst College
US Universities

Understanding Amherst College’s Acceptance Rate

Acceptance Rate of Amherst College Amherst College is an exceptional liberal arts college located in Amherst, Massachusetts. Ranked #24 by Forbes, the college is renowned for its open curriculum, intellectual rigor, and inclusive student body. Amherst boasts state-of-the-art academic buildings,

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