by Ivy League Potential | Dec 29, 2023 | Creativity, Deans of Admission, Extracurricular Activities
Yesterday we participated in a live webinar with Harvard's Dean of Admissions, William Fitzimmons. He talked extensively about the progress the university has made over the past several decades in trying to “level the playing field”. He also talked...
by Ivy League Potential | Dec 22, 2023 | Advanced Placement, Paying for College
Will you be taking AP exams this school year? If you have the opportunity to do so, we would highly recommend it. Many highly selective colleges offer college credit for students who score well on AP exams, but very few students take advantage of these opportunities....
by Ivy League Potential | Dec 7, 2023 | Extracurricular Activities
Are your teenagers sitting at home during holiday breaks? If so, what are they doing? Years ago, it was normal for teenagers to go outside, play games with friends, and spend time together talking. Over the last several years, we've noticed a growing...
by Ivy League Potential | Nov 30, 2023 | Career Exploration
“Why do you want to attend Stanford?” This kind of essay question appears over and over again in almost every college application. Too often students haven't done the hard work to answer these kinds of questions thoughtfully. Yet, they assume that their...
by Ivy League Potential | Nov 20, 2023 | Research
Do you have a list of books you want to read but just don't have the time? Or do you learn better when you hear words spoken out loud? If you answered yes to any one of these questions, you may enjoy knowing that there are 1000 free audio books you can...