Best Practices for getting into the so-called Private) "New Ivies"? Beyond high GPA?

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Anonymous wrote:Tip #1: Start preparing for SAT or ACT. While most on this list are technically test optional, they really behave as test preferred.

Good luck!

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Can 1580 move the needle if applying RD to these or must it be ED?

My DC got into Tufts RD with a 1520! He just attended "Jumbo Day" for admitted students and enrolled. Everyone said he should not apply if he didn't do ED, and we ignored that thankfully. He wanted to see all his choices through and pick the one he wanted the most and have more time for more research.

1580 is an amazing score. Don't let people pressure your DC into ED. Your DC will have plenty of choices, as did ours in RD!

If your DS RD’ed Tufts, what were his ED/EA schools? Asking b/c Tufts is one of our favorite RD schools as well. Thx

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Anonymous wrote:I'm scrolling this thread looking for the best practices.

What specifically do you think helped with your kid's admission to these schools?

Honestly, just start the application in June and spend months researching each university. Figure out what values you want to convey and then figure out what the schools value individually. There’s a strategy involved with creating the right topic for Why essays. Hire good essay editors…

Do not underestimate the essays. I’m hearing way too many people using AI this year who had subpar results.

The idea that high school students should hire professionals to edit their college application essays really shows what a farce this whole thing is.

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I’m a big fan of many of schools OP’s list. I even went to one!

But “New Ivy” is a joke of a concept. Almost as bad as “Public Ivy”. 😂

(Reminds me of the time a mom at the gym informed me that SUNY Binghamton is a “Public Ivy.” Almost fell off the treadmill laughing.)