Teenagers

Advising 101: Summer Programs—Best Practices and Our Recommendations

loading… Since part of our college counseling program at Green Ivy includes helping students choose the right fit for summer activities, we wanted to share our best practices for choosing and applying to summer college programs.  Remember: recommendations are not an endorsement – students should look at these programs as a way to expand or … Read more

Academic Advising 101: How to Make the Most of a Campus Visit

loading… One of the most effective ways to get a first-hand feel for colleges and narrow prospective college lists is to get on a college campus and take an in-person tour. This is also a way to show a  “demonstrated interest” to a college, which can be considered as a factor in admissions at some … Read more

Academic Advising 101: Mission Totally Possible—Creating A College List

loading… Many students (and the adults in their lives!) find drafting an initial college list to be a daunting task. After all, there are 4,000+ colleges across the country.  While different college rankings could certainly offer a place to start when researching schools, we believe it is more useful to think of rankings as a … Read more

How to Maximize Success in 2025: Essential Tips for Staying Focused, Organized, and Energized

loading… As we dive into a new year, feeling excitement and uncertainty is natural. At Green Ivy, we’ve put together some essential tips to help students master the upcoming year—no matter the learning format. We find students can ensure a smooth and successful year by staying organized, taking care of overall well-being, and utilizing available … Read more

A Closer Look at College Rankings

loading… There are so many college rankings these days it can be hard to keep track (everyone is #1 in something, right?).  Anyone familiar with the college application process is aware of the influence “Best Colleges” rankings can have over parents and students. While these rankings certainly offer a place to start when researching schools, … Read more

Advising 101: Tips from the UC Counselor Conference

loading… The University of California (UC) continues to expand access, with a 4.3% increase in California first-year admissions for fall 2024. UC is test-blind, meaning that test scores are not used to evaulate applications. We wanted to provide some insight from the UC Counselor Conference and offer a few helpful tips for students who are … Read more