

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...