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How to navigate the Common App
Common Application

Getting to Know the Common App

Anybody aspiring to attend college in the United States will come across the Common Application. In excess of one million students use it each year to make their application to colleges from Maine to California. Here is the Ivy Central quick guide to the Common App.

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Guide to the Role of Effective Reflection in Personal College Essay
Study Skills

What does it mean to reflect effectively? Why does it matter?

At Ivy Central, we help students look inwards to write essays that showcase the most honest version of themselves. We encourage students to brainstorm ideas for numerous iterations until they are satisfied with the version that represents them the best. In our experience, reflection is key to an outstanding and memorable essay. The best essays are also the ones that are personal and honest.

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Ultimate Guide to the UC Berkeley M.E.T Program | Ivy Central
College Counseling

Ultimate Guide to the UC Berkeley M.E.T Program

University of California – MET Program – A Comprehensive Guide In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, innovative programs that bridge disciplines are paving the way for a new breed of professionals. The Berkeley Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (M.E.T.)

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Dialogue Portfolio for college admissions
US Universities

A New Admissions Trend: Dialogue Portfolios

Dialogue Portfolio for College Admissions Beginning this admissions season, colleges like the University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Vanderbilt University, Columbia University, Colby College, Northwestern University, and Washington University will begin accepting “dialogues” portfolios from Schoolhouse.

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How AI is being used in higher ed
US Universities

How Ivy Leagues are Using AI in Classroom

Balancing the use of AI in the classroom At the forefront of the changing educational landscape is artificial intelligence, and Ivy League institutions are balancing the integration of this technology into their classrooms without compromising the learning environment these prestigious

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