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What Is the Difference Between Public and Private Universities?
College Counseling

Public Vs Private

Attending a public university can be really affordable if you qualify as an in-state student. Even international students do not need to spend exorbitant amounts of money as opposed to what they would at a Private University. The reason again being that private unis run on student tuition and heavy endowments.

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Planning for college
Productivity

Planning for College – Winter

Grade 9 and 10/ Freshman and Sophomore.

The winter break is a good point to take stock of what you have been doing over the last few months and make sure you are prepared for the remainder of the academic year. It is also time to make some longer-term plans.

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Understanding the importance of GPA
Admissions

How to Improve Your GPA for College Admission Success!

I discussed Grade Point Average or GPA, how it is calculated and how it makes an important contribution to the profile you present to colleges at application time. If colleges consider your GPA to be important, then you should too. In this blog, I will show you how the key to academic success is not dependent on being smart; rather, it is about being disciplined and efficient in your study habits. These nine strategies will help you raise your GPA without getting stressed and working at all hours.

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What is a GPA & Why Is it Important When Applying for Colleges?
Productivity

What is a Grade Point Average (GPA) & Its Importance

Most people aspiring to apply to college in the US will be familiar with the acronym GPA. In this article, I will dig deeper to understand the different types of GPAs, how they are calculated, and their significance in the college application process.

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Expert Guide on How to Write a Good UCAS Personal Statement?
College Applications

Applying to the UK? How to write your UCAS Personal Statement

Your UCAS Personal Statement (PS) is the one opportunity to discuss why you want to study a particular degree. It is your chance to demonstrate your drive, ambitions, skills, and achievements, making you an excellent choice for the universities to which you have applied.

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Advanced Placements by college board
College Counseling

What are AP Tests and should I take them?

Here at Ivy Central, we get many questions about AP Tests, are they needed or useful in the US college application process? How many should you do? Are some subjects more valuable than others? This article will help you answer these and other questions you may have about AP Tests.

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