How to Overcome Writer’s Block in College Essay Writing
Effective Strategies to Beat Writer’s Block and Craft a Sensational College Admissions Essay With Admissions Season in full swing, high school seniors have donned their thinking caps and picked up their literal or figurative pens with every intention of crafting a sensational college admissions essay, one that will unbolt the gates to their dream schools. […]
Non-Binary Students at Ivy League and Ivy+ Universities
The Evolution of Non-Binary Student Data Reporting Until 2021, the Common Data set did not recognize an option for “another gender” data reporting, thus discounting non-binary students—those identifying as neither male, nor female. In 2021-2022, there was some movement on that front when the Common Data Set indicated with respect to reporting admissions data by […]
Quick Advice for Applicants on Completing Your College List
Building Your College List: Advice for Aspiring Undergraduates Visit nearby colleges for objectivity in college list creation Vary the schools to what extent possible—even if it means touring a school you have no intention of attending—so as to take a more objective approach when building out your college list. Take note of flyers in common […]
Gender Admission Rates and Distribution Across Ivy+ Schools
Gender Admission Rates and Distribution Key takeaways: Ivy+ Schools The largest gender disparities in admissions rates across Ivy+ schools were reported: At Hopkins (where non-binary students were 377% more likely to be admitted than women, and 344% more likely to be admitted than men) At CalTech (where women were 141% more likely to be admitted […]
AI vs Authenticity: The Ivy League Admissions Dilemma
In this enlightening episode, Margaret M Kelly, COO of Dimension Admissions, delves deep into the controversial use of AI in college admissions essays. While AI-generated content might appear polished, Margaret argues it lacks the genuine introspection and alignment crucial for Ivy League applications. We explore the balance of…
Dimension’s Personalized Approach to Elite Admissions
Dimension Admissions Offers College Applicants the Tools to Build their Future Let Dimension Admissions be Your Guide When it comes to applying for prep school, undergraduate, or graduate school, the process can often be overwhelming and stressful. That’s where Dimension Admissions comes in. With a personalized, results-driven approach to admissions, we help our clients apply […]
A Degree with a Discount: How Tuition Reimbursement Works
Higher education is an investment in your career. Many companies will happily invest in you by taking on some of the financial burden of a degree. Tuition reimbursement is when your company pays you back for part or all of the training, course, or degree costs. Along with this come policies and requirements unique to […]
Maximize Your Chances of Acceptance into Ivy League Universities
Too often, students don’t strategize for college applications until their junior year of high school, when confronted with standardized tests. In this scathingly competitive admissions climate, however, it’s imperative that prospective undergraduates begin planning ahead of time.
A Spotlight on AI and its Academic Applications (from Nefarious to Benign)
Artificial intelligence is a realm of computer science that aims to create software with humanlike capacities for thought, learning, and adaptation. At the core of AI is machine learning, whereby algorithms are used to help computers learn from massive data sets, performing millions of repetitions instantly to decipher and react to human inputs.
Lighting the Way to the Ivy Gates: A Bespoke Guide to Ivy League Acceptance
With over 7 million college applications submitted last year, it’s little surprise that acceptance rates have plunged to as low as 4% across Top 10 undergraduate institutions. As a consequence, many families of college-aged kids are suffering immense stress related to the application process and the ever-narrowing paths to dream schools.