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Advising 101: How To Handle the Waitlist

loading… It’s spring, and admissions decisions are rolling in! For most seniors, this is an exciting and nerve-wracking time to sort through acceptances and rejections, not to mention what happens in one of the most vexing admissions situations: a spot on the waitlist.  If you’re no longer interested in a school that has put you … Read more

Letters of Recommendation: A Key Aspect of Your College Applications

loading… Students spend countless hours perfecting every part of their college applications–showcasing grades, test scores, and carefully choosing words in their essays. But there’s one critical piece that feels out of their control: letters of recommendation.  For many private colleges and some public universities, letters of recommendation can be an important outside perspective of a … Read more

Advising 101: How Best to Spend the Summer Before College—Great Ideas for High School Graduates

loading… The summer before college can be a pivotal time for students, in part because finishing high school means they are one step closer to adulthood. At Green Ivy, we believe graduates should relax, see friends, and pursue enjoyable activities. We also see it as an optimal time to think more concretely about the transition … Read more

Staying Social: Fighting the Loneliness Epidemic

loading…   Several studies conducted by Harvard have found striking findings related to loneliness among both teens and young adults in the United States. From Harvard’s Caring Common Report entitled “On Edge” : “While the emotional struggles of teens have been in the national spotlight since the pandemic—and this attention has been vital—young adults report … Read more

Asynchronous Learning In College: How to Stay Focused, Motivated, and Organized

loading… A common style of classes in college, along with in-person classes is asynchronous, or online classes. These classes are especially popular at community colleges, which begs the question: How can students thrive in an asynchronous environment? Even for students with the best intentions, asynchronous = procrastination. If the class is recorded, it can be … Read more

Advising 101: “Demonstrated Interest” and College Admissions

loading… A lot of buzzwords surround the college application process, and one that comes up frequently is “demonstrated interest.” Colleges use this term as a way to measure the excitement a given student shows in regard to a particular school, with the idea that a higher level of demonstrated interest means a greater chance a … Read more