Honors Programs at the U.S. Colleges and Universities
What is the Honors Program? Embarking on a higher education journey is a transformative experience, and for many students seeking academic excellence and intellectual challenges, honors programs in colleges and universities across the United States offer a unique and enriching path. Honors programs are designed to provide students with an enhanced and intellectually stimulating education. […]
Quantum Computing Educational Programs and Job Prospects
In the realm of cutting-edge technology, quantum computing stands out as one of the most exciting and promising fields. Quantum computing is a rapidly growing field with the potential to revolutionize many industries. As a result, there is a high demand for qualified quantum computing professionals. The Quantum Leap in Education: Quantum computing represents a […]
What You Need to Know About Princeton University
Long considered to be one of America’s most beautiful colleges Princeton University is the smallest of the prestigious Ivy League colleges. Founded in 1746, it is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the United States and is known for its rigorous academic programs, world-class faculty, and picturesque campus. In this blog post, […]
Research Mentorship Program-UCSB
The Research Mentorship Program is a summer initiative that targets high-performing high school students from around the globe. It is a highly competitive program that involves hands-on, interdisciplinary research at the university level.
Class of 2027 Regular Decision Notification Dates
It’s that time of the year again! Many high school seniors are awaiting the results of all the hard work that they have put in for all these years. As they are awaiting their results the list given below might help them find out approximately when their results are coming out:
Test Optional and Test Blind for Admission Cycles
Many Universities in the US are remaining Test-Optional for the upcoming application season (2023-24). Recently, Columbia University was the first Ivy League to no longer require SAT/ACT testing as of 2023-24 and will be test-optional permanently.
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.
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.
Understanding College Rankings
September is college rankings season. Across the world, websites and newspapers publish stories about the rankings of colleges and universities; some focus on specific countries like the US and UK, while others claim to tell you which are the ‘best’ in the world.
While there are many other factors that students should use when making final admission decisions, college ranking lists are a resource that students and parents should use, so in this blog, I’m going to help you understand college rankings.
And the Graduation Rate is…..
Degree courses in the US are based around a four-year program of study, but across all institutions offering degrees, the average time it takes students to graduate is over five years. The reasons for this are numerous. It might be that a student changes their major, or there are personal circumstances that result in them taking time out from their studies, but it might also reflect difficulties in getting a place on popular courses or struggling to pass a graduation requirement.