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Why Global Admissions Has Never Been Harder-And Why ITS Education Asia Has Become the Stra . . .
A New Era of Unprecedented Competition The world of admissions has entered a whole new era defined by unbelievable scarcity, wild unpredictability, and seriously unp . . .
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Test-optional isn't really test-optional - why taking the SAT now matters more than ever
Test-optional admissions were introduced with the promise of fairness, equity, and an attempt at levelling the playing field, yet the policy has produced a strange environment in w . . .
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The Real Advantage in Admissions Isn't Accommodation-It's Preparation.
Recently I read an article in Fortune reporting that nearly 40 percent of Stanford undergrads claim some form of disability, meaning (I assume) they received extra time on their ex . . .
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The New Ivies in 2026: Why They Still Make More Sense Than the Ivy League
Prestige ages quickly when it stops evolving. The Ivy League’s aura, once untouchable, now feels more like prestige name-dropping tradition rather than beacons of innovation. . . .
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European Universities: A World of Opportunity for Globally Minded Students
One of the biggest hurdles I have to face in the world of admissions is walking the line between rank obsession and almost all families imagining a quality education can only be ha . . .
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Binghamton University: The Rise of a "Public Ivy"
Long regarded as a premier "Public Ivy," Binghamton University's elite status was recently solidified by its inclusion in the Forbes Top 25 Public Colleges in America for 2025. Thi . . .
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Don't put too much stock in them: Deconstructing College Acceptance Rates
Those of us who have been in the admissions game for a while have seen an alarming trend in falling (plummeting) acceptance rates, particularly among more prestigious schools found . . .
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Beyond the Brochure: 10 Questions That Impress Admissions Officers
I can’t tell you how many times at the end of an interview or information session at moment an admissions officer asks, “So, what questions do you have for me?” h . . .
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Upcoming UCAS Changes and Crafting a Compelling University Application
The world of UK university applications through UCAS is always seemingly changing, with some pretty significant adjustments set to impact prospective students aiming for 2026 entry . . .
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Why Taking the SAT Is Your Smartest Move - And How ITS Education Asia Can Help You Ace It
Taking the SAT is one of the smartest moves a student can make when preparing for university admissions, no matter where that university might be located. As competition for top sc . . .
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Think you can transfer? Think again...Why taking a gap year might be a better plan
The journey through college applications is over and you are exhausted from anticipation, dreams, and the inevitable moments of gut-wrenching heartbreak. Many students, faced with . . .
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How Going Green Can Help You Get into Your Dream School: The Connection Between Sustainabi . . .
In today's world, young people are increasingly aware of the urgent need for environmental sustainability, a concept deeply intertwined with the United Nations' Sustainable Develop . . .
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Dispelling Media Myths: The Truth About Study in the US Today
The decision to send your child abroad for higher education is a significant one, filled with hopes and aspirations for their future. Recent discussions and social media narratives . . .
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Georgia Tech's Big Leap: How it Became a "New Ivy" Contender
You might already know Georgia Tech as a top-notch engineering school, but lately it has become much more than that. It has earned a spot among the so-called "New Ivies"—scho . . .
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Beyond the Numbers: Why Thinking Matters More Than Test Scores
Straight A's and perfect SAT test scores are pretty good indicators of academic capability, but they are no longer the sole deciding factors in university admissions as they have t . . .
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It is seriously never too early to start thinking about college
The college admissions scene has seriously changed over the years, especially in the decade or so since I’ve been directly involved. In a recent conversation I was met with o . . .
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How to get into Georgetown and what sets it apart from most US Colleges and Universities
Georgetown University, located in one of the greatest neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., is renowned for its academic excellence and is one of about two dozen Jesuit schools in the . . .
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Waitlisted? A helpful guide of what to do when this happens...
Receiving a waitlist offer from a university can be an overall exasperating experience. While it does mean you haven't been rejected, it also means you're stuck in limbo, faced wit . . .
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Rice University: Everything you need to know...
I want you all to forget or move past the persistent and archaic notion that the Ivy League holds a monopoly on academic excellence or that life is hopeless when forced to settle f . . .
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Last-Minute Guide: How to Perfect Your University of California Applications
The University of California application deadline for fall 2025 is fast approaching, and it's time to get your application in order as you’ll be competing with the annual 250 . . .
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Vanderbilt University: What you need to know and what it takes to get in...
In the first instalment on my profile of the 20 so-called ‘New Ivies,’ I thought it apropos to begin in my home state of Tennessee and specifically the capital city of . . .
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So, You Want to Apply to College: A Guide to the Early Decision Madness (and Why You'll Pr . . .
The college application process is an arduously stressful and utterly confounding process that is the culmination of 13+ years of education, singularly focused on the idea that the . . .
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