High schoolers counting down the days for letters of admission
It may just be the end of January, but high school seniors are counting the days until the end of March when the majority of college...
Nearly ideal high school record may not be good enough for Harvard
From all appearances, this 18-year-old senior seemed destined for Harvard. He will graduate in the top 10 percent of his class of 550...
Hone your reading skills ahead of standardized tests
Dear Ivy League Guru, I am a sophomore in high school and need some pointers on preparing for the requisite tests. I am taking the PSAT...
Early applications have an edge in college admissions
Dear Ivy League Guru, I am a senior in high school and have a question about the college application process. Should I apply under early...
High school students would be smart to look ahead
Ivy League Guru Q&A "Advanced classes reflect intellectual vigor even if your grade-point average is tainted by a few B's." The Ivy...
Take stock of high school course work, activities
Dear Ivy League Guru, I am now in the first semester of my freshman year in high school. I have straight A's, and I want to know what...
Leadership in high school will boost college admissions effort
Dear Ivy League Guru, Our daughter, who starts ninth grade this fall, was an honor student in the seventh and eighth grades. We are...
After college, take the right steps to find a job
Dear Ivy League Guru, I recently graduated from Purdue University. I have put off searching for a job because I feel totally intimated...
Smart for senior to spend summer preparing for college admissions
Dear Ivy League Guru, School is out and I don't expect to find a full-time job this summer. This will leave me with a lot of free time....
Where you attend high school can affect college admission chances
Dear Ivy League Guru, I have heard that my chances of getting admitted to an Ivy League college may depend upon the reputation of the...
