If you are waitlisted, try not to panic; you still have chances of being admitted. Respond to the school’s request to first determine whether you wish to remain on the waitlist. Write a Letter of Continuous Interest (LOCI) next to demonstrate your excitement and call attention to any recent successes. Keep involved but steer clear […]

Since its admissions process is so meticulous and thorough, most Ivy League universities forbid appeals. You can get clarification from the admissions office, though, if you think a significant mistake—such as missing records or inaccurate information—occurred. Should appeals not be a possibility, think about other options, including transferring later or thriving at another elite university. […]

Send a Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) that shows how excited you are about any new successes you’ve had since you applied. This will help your chances. Don’t plead; keep it short and honest. If you’re allowed to, send in more reference letters or updated grades that will make your application stronger. Keep in touch […]

Many elite universities provide Ivy-level instruction free of the Ivy League labeling. World-class scholars and strong alumni networks abound at universities such as Stanford, MIT, Duke, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins, and Caltech. Additionally, public universities, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, Michigan, and UVA, offer amazing possibilities. Prestigious liberal arts colleges with modest student counts include […]