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Ivy League Profile vs Average Profile | What Admissions Want
Elite colleges measure talent, achievement, and potential through entirely different lenses than an average college. This video will reveal exactly what an Ivy League profile is and how it differs from an average profile. We will go through 24 extracurriculars – some that win at ultra-selective colleges, some built for highly-selective schools like Duke and Rice, and some activities perfect for a strong top-40 university. So when families ask, “How different can these levels
Tina Chulet
Jan 147 min read


Should International Students Still Bet on the U.S. in 2026? (Study Abroad & U.S. College Admissions Reality)
Should International Students Still Bet on the U.S.? Parents are asking: Is the American dream closing its doors to international students? Because the news reports that the U.S. is tightening student-visa rules again, interviews are delayed, and rumors of deportations are running amuck on WhatsApp. In this breakdown, I’ll explain what’s actually happening , how dependent the U.S. university system still is on international students, why there’s still reason for hope, and w
Tina Chulet
Jan 76 min read


How Harvard Actually Scores Every Applicant (Exposed Formula)
How Harvard Scores Applicants: Inside the Ivy League Formula
Tina Chulet
Dec 30, 20259 min read


Best STEM Extracurriculars for Ivy League Admissions | Activities That Stand Out
These STEM Activities Crush Generic Clubs — Here’s Why If you think being president of a science club or founding a coding society makes you stand out — it doesn’t . For elite U.S. college admissions , these activities are generic — a dime a dozen. If you want to find out which activities crush the generic ones , look no further than this. By the end, you’ll know how to turn the activities you already have into ones that stand out — and you’ll discover 18+ powerful STEM optio
Tina Chulet
Dec 11, 20256 min read


Which Ivy League Would Reject You First?
Which Ivy League Would Reject You First? | College Fit. If every Ivy League university read your file at the same time… which one would reject you first? Harvard? Yale? Princeton? By the end of this Blog, you will know the answer. We’re going to analyse 4 student profiles and discuss which universities accepted and rejected them and why. And I am going to explain what personality represents each college’s brand . The closer your personal characteristics fit with the college
Tina Chulet
Dec 8, 20257 min read


Internships That Impress U.S. College Admissions Officers
Learn how U.S. college admissions evaluate internships using a tier system. Understand which internships actually matter and how to upgrade any summer experience. Stop Wasting Your Summer: Internships That Actually Impress the Ivy League Stop Wasting Your Summer. Let’s talk about Internships That Actually Impress the Ivy League and top U.S. college admissions officers. Everyone says internships look great on your college application. But you’ll be shocked to know that most
Tina Chulet
Dec 1, 20258 min read
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