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Dartmouth College Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Waitlisted at Dartmouth? Don’t panic. Learn real stats and how Ivy Coach helps students boost their chances of joining the Class of 2029.

March 27, 2025

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University of Pennsylvania Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Waitlisted at UPenn for the Class of 2029? Discover your real odds and how Ivy Coach helps students turn waitlist limbo into an offer of admission.

March 26, 2025

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Yale University Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Your child was waitlisted by Yale—now what? Learn what to do next and how Ivy Coach can help turn maybe into yes.

March 25, 2025

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Princeton University Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Waitlisted by Princeton University? Find out the Princeton waitlist acceptance rate over the last several years.

March 25, 2025

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Brown University Waitlist Acceptance Rate

Brown waitlist acceptance rate data is limited, but strategic action can make the difference. Learn how Ivy Coach helps students beat the waitlist.

March 24, 2025

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Ivy League Waitlist Acceptance Rates & Statistics: A Look Back

Check out the waitlist acceptance history across the eight Ivy League schools.

March 21, 2025

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Ivy League Schools Love Public Schoolers, Too

Think Ivy League schools prefer private school students? Think again. More public school students gain admission, proving strong public schools hold their own.

March 11, 2025

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Ivy League Summer Programs

Elite summer programs sound impressive, but do they help with college admissions? Find out why most are a waste of money - except for one surprising outlier.

March 11, 2025

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Do You Need to Be Valedictorian to Get into Ivy League

Ivy League schools reject more valedictorians than they accept. Learn why GPA isn’t everything and what it really takes to stand out in admissions.

March 7, 2025

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What Are the Public Ivies?

Public Ivies offer elite education without the private school price tag. Learn more about these public ivy universities and how they compare to Ivy League schools.

March 5, 2025

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What Are the Little Ivies?

From Amherst to Bowdoin, the Little Ivies are redefining elite education. Learn why these top liberal arts colleges are gaining recognition.

March 5, 2025

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Everything to Know About the Harvard Honor Code

Harvard enforces its Honor Code strictly. Avoid plagiarism, cheating, and other violations that could cost you your degree. Learn what to watch out for.

February 4, 2025

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Cornell Financial Aid

Learn about tuition costs, financial aid, income thresholds for free tuition, and whether Cornell’s loan policy makes it a good fit.

January 30, 2025

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Does UPenn Require Letters of Recommendation?

Unlike most Ivy League schools, UPenn lets applicants submit a third recommendation from a community supporter. Find out how to make yours count.

January 30, 2025

What To Do If You’ve Been Deferred by Columbia

Deferred in Early Decision by Columbia University? Learn what to do after being deferred by Columbia. Doing nothing is not the answer.

January 7, 2025

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Ivy League Class of 2029 Early Admission Statistics

This year of Early acceptance data across the Ivy League is a mixed bag, to be sure. Learn why!

December 26, 2024

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University of Pennsylvania Class of 2029 Early Decision Admission Statistics

A staggering 9,500 students applied Early Decision to the UPenn Class of 2029, setting a new record .

December 19, 2024

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What To Do After Being Deferred by UPenn

Deferred in the Early Decision round by UPenn? Learn the game plan for what students should do after receiving word of a deferral from UPenn.

December 19, 2024

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Columbia University Class of 2029 Early Decision Admission Statistics

Columbia received 5,872 Early Decision applications to its Class of 2029, a marked decline from last year.

December 19, 2024

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What To Do After Being Deferred by Yale

Learn what to do if you've been deferred by Yale in the Early Action round of admissions. Learn the right game plan!

December 17, 2024

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