Building a college list is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — parts of the college admissions process. It’s not about collecting the most prestigious names or following what friends are doing. A strong college list is balanced, intentional, and personal. For students in Grades 8–12 and their families, thoughtful college list
Extracurricular activities are not about filling every free hour or building the longest résumé possible. When approached thoughtfully, they become one of the most powerful ways for students to explore interests, develop leadership, and show colleges who they are beyond the classroom. For students in Grades 8–12 and the families supporting them, strong extracurricular development
Parents often ask what colleges mean by academic profile. Many assume grades alone decide outcomes. Admissions teams look deeper. They review course rigor, progression over time, consistency, and how choices reflect intent. A strong profile tells a clear academic story. Grades matter. Context matters more. A student earning solid grades in challenging courses shows readiness.
Why Your Profile Matters More Than Perfect Grades Every year, thousands of high-achieving students with 4.0 GPAs and near-perfect SAT scores get rejected from top colleges. Meanwhile, students with seemingly “average” statistics get accepted to Ivy League schools. What separates them? A compelling application profile. A college application profile is more than a collection of
Starting college planning in 7th–9th grade is exactly where Ivysion is designed to shine, because the platform was built for students in grades 7–12 who are aiming at Top 100 universities and need structured, long-term admissions strategy rather than last‑minute fixes. By combining expert human strategists with a systematized roadmap for academics, activities, and testing, Ivysion helps
