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...
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...
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...
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...
Failed to be accepted into top school not the end
If you are like most students you are eagerly waiting for April 1 to roll around, and hoping that you will find a college "acceptance"...